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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
English / Español
Models/Modelos: 796.5197*, 796.5199*
Kenmore Elite
Top-Loading Pedestal
Automatic Washer
Pedestal lavador automática de carga superior
* = color number, número de color
P/N MFL68267011
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoff man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
®
Para obtener los mejores resultados, deberá
utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de
alta
®
high
ency
baja espuma.
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- Page 1 Para obtener los mejores resultados, deberá utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de English / Español alta baja espuma. Models/Modelos: 796.5197*, 796.5199* Kenmore Elite ® Top-Loading Pedestal Automatic Washer Pedestal lavador automática de carga superior * = color number, número de color...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Leave the Lid Open ............22 • Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product Maintenance ............... 23 takes longer than promised. KENMORE CONNECT™ SYSTEM ........24 • 25% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts. TROUBLESHOOTING Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions ........ -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
SAFETY MESSAGES For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. -
Page 4: Grounding Requirements
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING • Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator • Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or is moving. attempt any servicing unless specifi cally recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published •... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions For Installation
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug • If installing the pedestal washer with a Kenmore this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the front-loading washer and a Kenmore gas dryer, and washer at the household distribution panel by removing insuffi... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions For Use, Care, Cleaning And Disposal
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before • Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. This may attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls result in electric shock. to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance •... -
Page 7: Features And Benefits
FEATURES AND BENEFITS KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS INVERTER DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR NOTE: For a list of Kenmore front-loading washers which The inverter motor, which is directly connected to the are compatible with the pedestal washer, see the tub, produces less noise and vibration while off ering pedestal washer product pages at the Kenmore outstanding durability and a long lifespan. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
2009. (The 29” wide machine must be 1" 1" 27" (68.9 cm) stacked under a 29” wide compatible Kenmore front-loading (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) 29" (73.7 cm) washer. The 27” wide machine must be stacked under a 27”... -
Page 9: Unpacking And Removing Shipping Material
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING MATERIAL 4. Make sure the leveling legs on the front-loading 1. After removing the carton and shipping material, lift washer are fully retracted before stacking it on top of the washer off the foam base. Make sure the plastic tub the pedestal washer. -
Page 10: Overview Of Connections
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW OF PEDESTAL WASHER CONNECTIONS The pedestal washer will not operate as a standalone unit. It must be stacked under a full-size, compatible Kenmore front-loading washer. CONNECTING THE WATER LINES WITH FULL-SIZE CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE WITH FULL-SIZE... -
Page 11: Connecting The Water Lines
After connecting the inlet hoses to the old hoses. water faucets, turn on the water faucets • Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided or sold by Kenmore. to fl ush out foreign substances (dirt, sand Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fi t or function or sawdust) in the water lines. -
Page 12: Connecting The Drain Hose
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE • The drain hose should always be properly secured. OPTION 1: STANDPIPE Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in Bend the outlet end of the drain hoses to form a U shape. fl... -
Page 13: Leveling The Washing Machine
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHING MACHINE The washer tub of your new washing machine spins at very WARNING: high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted • Using the washing machine without leveling may cause it movement, the fl oor must be perfectly level and solid. to malfunction, producing excess vibration and noise. -
Page 14: Connecting To The Power Supply
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY The washer should be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-prong (grounded) outlet. Plug in the washer. WARNING: • Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi... -
Page 15: How To Use
HOW TO USE WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Use & Care Guide, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. CONTROL PANEL FEATURES POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON START/PAUSE BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON. -
Page 16: Operating The Washer
HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Slide the pedestal washer drawer forward, open the lid and load items into the washer. CLEANING PRODUCTS Measure High-Efficiency (HE) detergent with the dispenser and pour it into the washer. -
Page 17: Cycle Guide
HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable modifier Default adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle. Available option Cycle Cycle Use Est. -
Page 18: Options
HOW TO USE OPTIONS SPECIAL DRAIN FEATURE After selecting a cycle, select additional features for the This washer is equipped with a special feature that is load. designed to make the washer as safe as possible. If the washer is paused or shut off while there is still water in NOTE: the tub, the water will drain automatically after several ... -
Page 19: Sorting Wash Loads
HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels CAUTION Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Do not load items higher than the top edge of the tub. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage or selections to care for your clothing according to the damage to fabrics. -
Page 20: Detergent And Dispenser Use
HOW TO USE DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE A WORD ABOUT DETERGENTS NOTE: High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, • Extra care must be exercised when using 2X and 3X dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing concentrated detergents because even a little bit extra performance, and help to keep the interior of your can contribute to the problems mentioned above. -
Page 21: Time And Status Display
HOW TO USE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining and cycle progress. DRAWER LOCK INDICATOR CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR The DRAWER LOCK indicator will illuminate These LEDs will illuminate when a cycle is selected once a cycle has started. -
Page 22: Care And Cleaning
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this entire Use & Care Guide, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer. • Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fi... -
Page 23: Maintenance
CARE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTERS WARNING: If the washer does not fi ll properly, an error message will • Unplug the power cord and turn off the faucets before show on the display. The inlet valve fi lter screens could be cleaning. -
Page 24: Kenmore Connect™ System
First, call 1-844-553-6667 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-469-4663 (Canada). If the number of the phone you are using is on fi le and is associated with your washer, you will be quickly relayed to a Kenmore Connect™ Team agent. Only use the Kenmore Connect™... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Can the pedestal washer and the front-loading washer be run at the same time? Yes. The pedestal washer is designed to operate simultaneously under compatible Kenmore front- loading washers produced after 2009. It is not designed for operation under Kenmore top-loading washers, Kenmore dryers, non-compatible appliances, or as a standalone unit. -
Page 26: Normal Sounds You May Hear
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR WATER SLOSHING SOUND: A liquid in the balance ring around the wash basket helps The following sounds may be heard while the washer is the basket spin smoothly. operating. - Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Wrinkling Washer not unloaded promptly. Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is complete. Washer overloaded. The washer can be fully loaded, but the tub should not be tightly packed with items.
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Washer will not Control panel has powered off due This is normal. Press the POWER button to turn the washer on. operate to inactivity. Washer is unplugged. Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. Water supply is turned off.
- Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Washer will not drain Kinked drain hose. Ensure that the drain hose is not kinked. water Drain located higher than 96 in. Make sure that the drain hose is no higher than 8 ft. above the bottom (243.84 cm).
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Page 30: Error Codes
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ERROR CODES Problem Possible Cause Solutions The display shows: Drawer is not closed properly Close the drawer and press START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. If the drawer is closed and the drawer lock error message is displayed, call for service The display shows: Lid is not closed properly Open the drawer and make sure the latch area is free of clothing or... - Page 31 Kenmore appliance. Stacking switch is not working The stacking switch will not operate properly if the unit is stacked properly. under a non-compatible Kenmore appliance, or a Kenmore appliance manufactured before 2009.
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Page 32: Warranty
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller. For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/ warranty. This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.