Table Of Contents; Normal Sounds You May Hear - Kenmore 796.4139 Series Use & Care Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ..................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................. 3-5
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS.............................................5
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components .................................................6
Included Accessories ........................................................... 6
Optional Accessories ...........................................................6
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Choose the Proper Location ................................................7
Flooring ................................................................................. 7
Clearances .............................................................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and Removing Shipping Bolts ..........................8
Connecting the Water Lines ................................................ 9
Connecting the Drain Hose ................................................10
Connecting to the Power Supply ....................................... 10
Leveling the Washer ............................................................ 11
Installation of Non-Skid Pads (optional) ...........................11
HOW TO USE
Control Panel Features ........................................................ 12
Operating the Washer ........................................................13
Cycle Guide .................................................................... 14-15
Sorting Wash Loads ............................................................16
About the Dispenser Drawer ............................................. 17
Detergent and Dispenser Use ............................................18
Magnetic Door Plunger ......................................................18
Time and Status Display .....................................................19
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Option Buttons .....................................................................21
Special Functions ...........................................................
CARE AND CLEANING
Regular Cleaning ..........................................................23-24
Maintenance ..................................................................25-26
Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters.................................... 25
Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter.....................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Normal Sounds You May Hear .........................................2
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 2 -
WARRANTY ........................................................................ .. 3
PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
the washer door. Have these items of information available
whenever you contact Sears concerning your
product.
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Serial No.
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.
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PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require preventive maintenance or repair from
time to time. That's when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement
includes:
Parts and labor needed to help keep products
operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty.
No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from
coverage - real protection.
Expert service by a force of more than 2,500
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.
Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often
as you want us, whenever you want us.
"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months.
Product replacement if your covered product can't be
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request -
no extra charge.
Power surge protection against electrical damage due
$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.
installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call
is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can
call anytime day or night.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product
warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a
prorated refund anytime after the product warranty
period expires. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For full details
call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the Canada call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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