Kenmore 796.2900 Series Use & Care Manual page 2

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ..................... 3-5
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS .................................... 5
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Key Parts and Components ......................................... 6
included Accessories .................................................... 6
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS
Key Dimensions and Specifications ........................... 7
Choose the Proper Location ....................................... 7
Flooring ......................................................................... 7
Clearances ................................................................... 7
iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
npacking and Removing Shipping Material .......... 8
onnecting the Water Lines ....................................... 9
onnecting the Drain Hose ....................................... 10
Connect to the Power Supply .................................... 10
Leveling the Washer ................................................... 11
HOW TO USE
Controt Panel Features ................................................ 12
Operatingthe Washer ................................................. 13
yc_e _u_ae .................................................................. /4
Sorting Wash Loads .................................................... 15
About the Dispensers .................................................. 16
Detergent and Dispenser Use .................................... 17
Time and Status Display ............................................ 18
Cycle Modifier Buttons ............................................... 19
£)ption Buttons ...................................................... 20-22
Stain Boost ............................................................... 20
Save Energy ............................................................. 20
Extra Rinse ............................................................... 20
Add a Garment ....................................................... 20
Chime ........................................................................ 20
Clean Washer ........................................................... 21
Fabric Softener ......................................................... 21
My Cycle .................................................................... 21
Soak ............................................................................ 21
Delay Wash .............................................................. 22
Drain & Spin ............................................................. 22
Lontrot Lock ............................................................. 22
Special Drain Feature ................................................ 22
CARE AND CLEANING
Reqular Cleaninq ........................................................ 23
Cleaning the Exterior .............................................. 23
Care an;d Cleaning of the interior ........................ 23
Removing Mineral Buildup ..................................... 23
btoring tBe Washer ................................................. 23
Maintenance ............................................................ 24
Cleaning the Washer ............................................. 25
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Kenmore Connect System ........................................ 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Normal Sounds You May Hear ................................ 27
Before Calling for Service ................................... 27-32
Error Codes ............................................................ 31-32
WARRANTY ................................................................... 33
SERVICE ........................................................... Back Cover
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model,
and serial number of your product. You will find the
model and serial number printed on an identification
plate located inside the washer lid. 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.
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 atso helps extend the
life of your new product. Here's what the
Agreement s 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 deductible, no
functional failure excluded from coverage - real protection.
* Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized
Sears service technicians, which means someone you can
trust will be working on your product.
* Unffrnffed service caffs 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 not
be fixed.
* Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no
extra charge.
* Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution. Phone
support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us
as a "talking owner's manuaL"
* Power surge protection against electric damage due to
power fluctuations.
* $250 food loss protection annuaffy for any food spoilage
that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered
refrigerator or freezer.
• Ren|al reimbursement if repair of your covered product
takes longer than promised.
• 10°/0 discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair
service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone
call is all that it takes for you to schedute service. You
can call at any time day or night or schedule a service
appointment online.
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 any time after the product warranty
period expires. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and addltlonal information in the U.S.A.
call 1-800-827-6655.
_Caverage in Canada varies an some items.
For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
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For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call:
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.