Table Of Contents - Kenmore 796.3142 Series Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................... 3-5
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 5
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components ............................................... 6
Optional Accessories .......................................................... 6
Included Accessories ............................................................ 6
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Key Dimensions and Specifications .................................. 7
Choose the Proper Location ............................................. 7
Flooring .................................................................................. 7
Clearances ........................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Material ................ 8
Connecting the \A/ater Lines............................................... 9
Connecting the Drain Hose ............................................. 10
Connect to the Power Supply .......................................... 10
Leveling the VCasher ....................................................... 11
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features ...................................................... 12
Operating the Vv'asher .......................................................13
Cycle Guide ................................................................. 14-15
Sorting Wash Loads ......................................................... 16
About the Dispensers ........................................................ 17
Detergent and Dispenser Use ......................................... 18
Time and Status Display ................................................. 19
Cycle Modifier Buttons..................................................... 20
Option Buttons ............................................................. 21-23
Accela Wash .................................................................. 2 i
Stain Boost ...................................................................... 21
Extra Rinse ..................................................................... 2 ]
"_A/ater Plus....................................................................... 21
ADD A GARMENT ......................................................... 21
Chime ................................................................................ 21
Fabric Softener .............................................................. 22
My Cycle .......................................................................... 22
Soak ................................................................................. 22
Delay Wash ................................................................... 22
Rinse & Spin ................................................................... 22
Control Lock .................................................................... 22
Special Drain Feature ...................................................... 22
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular Cleaning .......................................................... 23
Maintenance ................................................................... 24
Using the Kenmore Connect
TM
System .......................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Normal Sounds "You May Hear ....................................... 27
Before CalJing for Service ........................................ 27-32
Error Codes ................................................................. 3t -32
WARRANTY ........................................................................... 33
SERVICE ................................................................. Back Cover
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