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- Page 1 Use & Care Guide English Models 405.2916#,405.2926# l(enmore. Top Load Washer color number Transform SR Brands Management LLC Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 www.kenmore.com...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTANT To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage, including death. The level of risk is shown by the following indications. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Read all instructions before using the appliance. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. • Before use, the appliance must be properly installed as described in this manual. •... - Page 6 WARNING • Plug the power cord into an AC 120V/60Hz wall socket rated at 15 amps or higher. Use the socket for this washer only. Do not use an extension cord. - Sharing a wall socket with another appliance, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
- Page 7 Use and Maintenance Warnings and Precautions...
- Page 8 • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury. • Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, press the Start Pause button and allow the tub to come to a complete stop before reaching inside.
- Page 9 Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance. This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands. This may result in electric shock.
- Page 10 WARNING Grounding/Earthing • This appliance must be properly grounded. • Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe or telephone line. - Improper grounding may result in electric shock, fire, explosion or problems with the product. - Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly.
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Page 13: Operation Requirements
OPERATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical requirements WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Use a 120 Volt, 60Hz, 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker. We individual branch circuit that serves only your washer. WARNING Never use an extension cord. -
Page 14: Water Requirements
Water requirements To fill your washer in the correct amount of time, the water pressure needs to be between 14 and 116 psi (100 to 800 kPa). If the water pressure is less than 14 psi (100 kPa): • • The time it takes to fill your washer may be longer than the time error. -
Page 15: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking your washer WARNING Packing materials can be dangerous to children. Keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, and so on) well out of the reach of children. Do not operate your washer on the foam base cushion. Doing so will result in serious vibration, which could cause equipment damage or result in physical injury. -
Page 16: Choosing A Location
Choosing a location WARNING Do not install your washer in areas where water may freeze, because your washer always retains some water in its water valve, pump and hose areas. Frozen water can damage the valve, pump, hoses and other components. Never install on a platform or weakly supported structure. - Page 17 * Required spacing Installing in an alcove or closet Minimum clearances between your washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: Either side: 1 in. (2.5 cm) Rear: 6 in. (15.2 cm) Closet Front: 2 in. (5.1 cm) Top: 24 in. (61 cm) Gap between the end of water valve and the wall: 6 in.
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Page 18: Tools You Will Need
1 in. 27 in. 1 in. 2 in. 29.92 in. 6 in. 2.5 cm 68.6 cm 2.5 cm 5.1 cm 71.5 cm 15.2 cm A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area WARNING Appliance is located on a hard, level surface without carpeting or soft flooring that can obstruct ventilation. -
Page 19: Connecting The Water Hoses
Connecting the water hoses NOTE: The water supply hoses are not supplied with your washer and must be purchased separately. Caution • Use new water supply hoses. Using old hoses can result in leakage or overflow that can damage your property. •... - Page 20 Caution Do not overtighten the fittings or apply tape or sealant to the faucets or water supply intake. This can damage the fittings. 3. Place the unconnected ends of the hoses into a bucket and turn on the faucets connected to the water supply hoses for 10 or 15 seconds to remov 4.
- Page 21 5. Tighten the fittings by hand until they are snug, and then tighten them an additional two-thirds of a turn with a pliers. Caution • Do not overtighten the fittings or apply tape or sealant to the faucets or water supply intakes. This can damage the fittings. •...
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Page 22: Connecting The Drain Hose
Connecting the drain hose Caution Make sure that the connection between the drain hose and the • 0ver the edge of wash basin - Secure the guide to the side of the basin wall with a hook, tape it or tie it with a piece of cord to prevent the drain hose from moving. - Page 23 • In a laundry tub - The laundry tub must be no shorter than 39-in. (99 cm) and no higher than 96-in (244 cm) maximum. Hose retainer Tie strap Level your washer Caution Do not use your washing machine without leveling. If your washer is not level, it may: •...
- Page 24 Washer is level – the Washer not level - Leveling circle water touches the the water does not leveling circle all the touch the leveling way around. circle all the way around. 3. If your washer is not level, carefully tilt your washer just enough to adjust the leveling feet on the bottom of your washer.
- Page 25 Run a test cycle Run a test cycle to make sure that your washer is properly installed. 1. Load about 6 pounds (2.7 kg) of laundry into the tub. 2. Select the Cycles knob to turn on your washer. 3. Turn the cycle selector to select the Rinse & Spin cycle. Start Pause button to start the test cycle.
- Page 26 Power Start Pause Cycle selector Digital Display...
- Page 27 Control Lock Press and hold the Deep Fill button for 3 seconds to turn on the control the function. When the control lock function is turned on, the only button that works is the button and the Deep Fill washing times and wash cycle settings. For more information, see Washer opinions and settings on page 34.
- Page 28 Chime Press and hold the Accela Wash of button and cycle end.
- Page 30 Do not use single use detergent packs in the detergent compartment with this washer. They should be placed in the tub before loading laundry. When using powdered detergent, remove the Liquid detergent compartment (A) from the detergent drawer. The washer will not dispense powered detergent from the liquid detergent compartment.
- Page 34 Heavy Duty Note: Deep Fill option is not available for Normal cycle default settings. It automatically changes to the Heavy Duty cycle if you choose Deep Fill option under the setting(Normal cycle-Normal Soil level-without opinion selected). It is designed for higher cleaning performance.
- Page 36 Press the Power button to turn on the washer.
- Page 40 The inlet water or water or the target water level in not reached within the specified time. on page 37. on page 38. The holl sensor failed.
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