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Kenmore 796.4178 Series Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Model/Modelo: 796.4178*
Kenmore Elite
Front-Loading
Automatic Washer
Lavadora automática de carga frontal
* = color number, número de color
MFL68005563
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
®
For best results, a low-sudsing, HE High Efficiency
Detergent made for high efficiency washers must
be used.
Para obtener los mejores resultados, deberá
utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de
alta eficacia y baja espuma.
®

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  • Page 1 Para obtener los mejores resultados, deberá utilizarse un detergente HE para lavadoras de alta eficacia y baja espuma. Model/Modelo: 796.4178* Kenmore Elite ® Front-Loading Automatic Washer Lavadora automática de carga frontal * = color number, número de color...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT RECORD TABLE OF CONTENTS In the space below, record the date of purchase, model, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........3-5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS........... 5 and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification FEATURES AND BENEFITS plate located inside the washer door.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY MESSAGES There are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious bodily harm or death.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury appliance from the power supply. Failure to follow to persons when using this appliance, follow basic this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric precautions, including the following. shock, or death.

  • Page 5: Grounding Requirements

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: RISK TO CHILDREN • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. • Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To Close supervision of children is necessary when the prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on washer is used near children.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS DETERGENT DISPENSER There are four compartments. One each for prewash, main wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. CONTROL PANEL WITH LED DISPLAY The easy-to-read LED display shows cycle options, settings, cycle status, and estimated time remaining during operation.

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Front-Loading Washer Electrical Requirements 120 VAC, 60 Hz Max. Water Pressure 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa) Dimensions 27 in. (W) X 31 ½ in. (D) X 39 in. (H), 53 ¾ in. (D, with door open) 70 cm (W) X 80 cm (D) X 99 cm (H), 136.5 cm (D, with door open) Net Weight 205 lbs (93 kg)

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTS When removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam drum support in the middle of the carton base. See drawing below. If you must lay the washer down to remove the base packaging materials, always protect the side of the washer and lay it carefully on its side.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Water Lines

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: ONLY use new, high-quality inlet hoses when installing this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Drain Hose

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE • The drain hose should always be properly secured. Option 2: Laundry Tub Failure to properly secure the drain hose can result in flooding and property damage. • Do not install the end of the drain hose lower than 29 in.

  • Page 11: Leveling The Washer

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELING THE WASHER The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a level, solid surface. NOTE: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to level the washer.

  • Page 12: How To Use

    HOW TO USE WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, 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 SPECIAL CYCLE AND OPTION BUTTONS Press to turn the washer ON or OFF.

  • Page 13: Operating The Washer

    HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHER Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the door and load selected items into the washer. If using detergent pods, place pod in drum before loading laundry.

  • Page 14: Cycle Guide

    HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types = Available Option for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle. = Default Setting Fabric or Load Wash...
  • Page 15 HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE (continued) The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types = Available Option for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle. = Default Setting Fabric or Load Wash...

  • Page 16: Sorting Wash Loads

    HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Fabric Care Labels Loading the Washer Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both selections to care for your clothing according to the your washer and your clothes.

  • Page 17: About The Dispenser Drawer

    HOW TO USE ABOUT THE DISPENSER DRAWER The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments Liquid Chlorine Liquid Fabric which hold: Bleach Softener Compartment Compartment • Liquid chlorine bleach. Liquid • Liquid fabric softener. Detergent • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. •...

  • Page 18: Detergent And Dispenser Use

    HOW TO USE DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE A Word About Detergents Filling the Dispenser High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing automatic dispenser: performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean.

  • Page 19: Time And Status Display

    HOW TO USE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock status. ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING CYCLE STATUS INDICATOR When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the These status LEDs illuminate to indicate which washer will automatically detect the load size for stage of the cycle is currently running.

  • Page 20: Cycle Modifier Buttons

    HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS Each cycle has default settings that are selected NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash automatically. You may also customize these settings temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for the with every cycle.

  • Page 21: Steam Cycles And Options

    HOW TO USE STEAM CYCLES AND OPTIONS ACCELA WASH Your washing machine features several additional cycle options that customize cycles to meet your individual The Accela Wash option uses a twin water- needs. spray and detergent injection which reduces cycle time while maintaining wash Turn ON the washer and turn the cycle selector performance when added to a cycle.
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE STEAM CYCLES AND OPTIONS ADD GARMENTS Use this function to add garments or remove foreign objects like coins or keys after the cycle has started. Press ADD GARMENTS. The cycle pauses and the door unlocks. Open the door, add garments or remove foreign objects, and close the door.

  • Page 23: Special Functions

    HOW TO USE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CLEAN WASHER CONTROL LOCK Detergent residue can build up in the wash Use this option to disable the controls. drum over time and can lead to a mildewy The washer can only be locked during or musty smell.

  • Page 24: Smart Features

    IMPORTANT: You must download the Kenmore Smart Using Remote Start app to your mobile device, connect your Kenmore Elite Select a cycle and options. Smart appliance to the internet, and register the appliance to your account by following the prompts.
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE MY CYCLE Use the My Cycle feature in the Kenmore Smart app to select and download an additional cycle to your washing machine. The default MY CYCLE on the washer is SMALL LOAD. Load Wash Wash Spin...

  • Page 26: Fcc Notice

    Open Source Software Notice To obtain the source code that is contained in this product under LGPL and other open source licenses, visit http://kenmore.com/opensource. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers, and copyright notices are available for download.

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read 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, fire, electric shock, or death.

  • Page 28: Storing The Washer

    CARE AND CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING (continued) Storing the Washer Press the POWER button, then press the SPIN SPEED If the washer will not be used for an extended period of button without selecting a cycle. Press the START/ PAUSE button to activate the drain pump. This will time and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing expel some of the antifreeze, leaving enough to temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    CARE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters IMPORTANT: ONLY use new, high-quality inlet hoses when installing this laundry product. Aftermarket hoses If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other show on the display.

  • Page 30: Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter

    CARE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE (continued) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter The washer is equipped with a filter that helps prevent excess lint and foreign objects like buttons, keys, and coins from causing damage to the pump. If the washer fails to drain properly, unplug the washer and allow the water to cool, if necessary, before proceeding.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics

    DIAGNOSTICS Should you experience any problems with your washing If you experience problems with your washer, in the machine, it has the capability of transmitting data via U.S.A. call 1-844-553-6667, and in Canada call 1-800- your telephone to the Diagnostics Team. This gives you 469-4663.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal. Clicking: Humming or gurgling: Door locking mechanism clicks when the door locks and Drain pump is pumping water from the washer at times unlocks.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Problem Possible Cause Solutions Washer will not turn Power cord is not properly plugged in. Make sure that the plug is plugged securely into a grounded, 3-prong, 120-VAC, 60-Hz outlet. House fuse is blown, circuit breaker has Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Your washing machine is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. Problem Possible Cause Solutions Drain hose is kinked, pinched, or clogged. Make sure the drain hose is free of clogs, kinks, etc., Water in the washer and is not pinched behind or under the washer.

  • Page 35: Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY KENMORE ELITE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
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