Key Dimensions; Choose The Proper Location - Kenmore 796.3146 Series Use & Care Manual

KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Top_Loading VVasher
120VAC, 60Hz
Dimensions 27"(VV} X 28 3/8"(D) X 40 3/8"(H), 55 3/8"(H with lid open)
68.6 cm (W) X 72.i cm (D) X 102.6 cm (14), 140.6 cm (H {_'ith iid
Net Weight 138.2 Ibs. (62.7kg)
CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION
WAR N I N G
° Washerisheavy. Two or mare peopleare requiredwhen
moving and unpackingthe washer. Faiture to do so may
result in damage to property or seriousbodily harm.
° Storeand installthe washer where it wiff not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposedto ou_oor
weather conditions, F ailureto fol}ow this warnlngcon cause
_rious injury, fire, electric shock,or death.
• Properlyground washer to conformwith aft electric
governingcodesand ordinances.Failureto foffow this
warning con cause seriousinjury, fire, ele_ric shock,or
death,
• To reducethe Hsk of eiectrk shock, do not install the
washer in humid spaces.Failureto follow thiswarning can
cause seriousinjury, fire, electric shock,or death.
• To ensure proper air flow, do not blockthe large opening
on the harlem of the washer with carpetingor other
materials.
• 0o not remove groundprong. Do not use an adopter or
extension_. Plugintoa grounded 3-prongoutlet, Failure
to follow this warning can cause serious i_ury, fire, eie_ric
shock, or death.
NOTE:: t nstailingthe washer in a humid space,or installing or
storing the washerwhere it wHIbe exposed to the weather or
freezhg ternperatures,may result in rust or other damage that
isnot covered by the produd warranty.
Power Out|at
• The poweroutletmust be within 60 in. (1.5m) of either side
ofthe washer,
•The applianceand outlet m ust be positioned s o thatthepbg
is easily accessible,
• Do not over_oad the outlet with more than
one opplionce.
• The ouHet must be grounded in accordance with current
wiring e_e_ric codes and regulations,
• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
NOTE: Itis thepersonal responsibiffty and oMigeti_ of the
productowner tohove a properouHetin_aHed by a qualified
service technician,
€ FLOORING
• To minimize n oise andvibration,
thewasher MUST be
instoUed on o solidly constructed fioon SeetheNOTE toyour
right.
' AItowebJeslope under the entire washer isa maximum:1 in.
difference from side to side or from front to back.
"_nstaliing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is
not recommended.
• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly
supported structure,
CLEARANCES
7
105cm}
1'_ 2'7' 1_
_250m (686 cm} 2 5,cm}
Toensuresufficientclearancefor ",voter l inesand airflow, allow
minimumclearancesof at least I in. (2_5cm) at _ sidesand
4 in. (10 _) behind the unit. Be sureto allow for wall, doeG or
floor moldlngs that may increa_ the required clearances.
I40,6 cm}
iwith <p÷n lid
3 _/_
(9 _m
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.
NOTE: The washer must be installed on firm flooring
to minimize vibration during the spin cycle, Concrete
flooring is best, but a wood floor is sumcient, provided
it is built to FHA #andards. The "washer should not be
installed on rugs or exposed to weather.