Warranty Information - Kenmore 417.6173 Series Use & Care Manual

Warranty Information

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly
installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
One Year on Appliance
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or
workmanship. A defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Lifetime on Washer Drive Motor
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a
defective washer drive motor. If the defect appears within the first year, a new motor will be installed
at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new motor will be supplied but not installed
at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the washer drive motor, and does not apply to any
other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of motor installation
after the first year from the date of sale.
Lifetime on Dryer Drum and Baffles
FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free replacement will be supplied for a
defective dryer drum, including baffles. If the defect appears within the first year, a new drum or
baffles will be installed at no charge. If the defect appears after the first year, a new drum or baffles
will be supplied but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only the dryer drum and
baffles, and does not apply to any other related component or mechanism. You are responsible for
the labor cost of drum or baffle installation after the first year from the date of sale.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.
kenmore.com/warranty
All warranty coverage applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date if this appliance is ever used for
other than private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts,
bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct
appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents,
or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas
supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears
authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or
plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not
correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from
accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
7 . Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use
of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions
supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this
appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be
determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or
replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and for as long as used on the
washer drive motor and dryer drum and baffles, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller shall
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provin ces do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state.
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