Kenmore 8526119A Use And Care Manual

Three-speed timed bleach automatic washers

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Three-Speed
Timed Bleach
Automatic
Washers
Lavadoras autom_ticas
con tres velocidades
y distribuci6n temporizada
de blanqueador
Laveuses
automatiques
_ trois vitesses
Distribution d'eau de Javel minut_e
Sears Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
8526119A
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca

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  • Page 1 Lavadoras autom_ticas y distribuci6n temporizada Laveuses automatiques Distribution d'eau de Javel minut_e Sears Roebuck 8526119A Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 Timed Bleach con tres velocidades _ trois vitesses and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. de blanqueador www.sears.com...
  • Page 2 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured 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.
  • Page 3: In Canada

    WASHER WARRANTY Limited Lifetime Warranty on White Porcelain Basket For the lifetime of the washer from the date of purchase, Sears will replace the white porcelain wash basket if it chips or rusts due to defective material or workmanship. will be charged for labor.
  • Page 4: Washer Safety

    All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the washer.
  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of where the power cord is attached to the back of the washer. (See "Electrical Requirements.") Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 5-100 psi (34.5-690 kPa).
  • Page 6: Drain System

    The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 39 in. (99 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96 in. (244 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Floor drain system (view 2) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    2. Pull firmly to remove the end of the shipping strap that remains pinned to the back of the washer. This will release the rear self-leveling feet. terminal or lead...
  • Page 8: Connect The Inlet Hoses

    Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks. To prevent drain water from going back into the washer: • Do not straighten hooked end of drain hose. Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. Hose should be secure, but loose enough to provide a gap of air.
  • Page 9 Properly leveling your washer prevents excessive noise and vibration. Install the front leveling 1. Prop up the front of the washer about 4 in. (10.2 cm) with a wood block or similar object. The block needs to support the weight of the washer.
  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements

    3. Check to be sure you have all of your tools. 4. Check to be sure that the yellow shipping strap was removed from the back of the washer and used to secure the drain hose. 5. Dispose/recycle all packaging materials.
  • Page 11: Washer Use

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to starting your washer. Periodic references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed information.
  • Page 12: Selecting Wash/Spin Speeds

    Pull out the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) knob to start the washer. To stop or restart your washer • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) knob. • To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Selector Control (Timer) knob.
  • Page 13: Rinse And Spin

    Select up to 10 minutes of wash time. NOTE: When the timer reaches Pause, the washer will drain and pause for no more than 2 minutes while some of the wash water is drained and replaced with rinse water.
  • Page 14: Laundry Tips

    These sounds are normal. During washing When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.
  • Page 15: Water Inlet Hoses

    If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it. Non-use or vacation care: Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should: • Unplug washer or disconnect power.
  • Page 16 Can you hear water spraying? This is part of the wash action. If water is drained quickly from the washer, you may hear air being pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of draining. It is normal.
  • Page 17 Did you properly sort the load? Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. • Did you unload the washer promptly? To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops. • Did you use a fabric softener dispensing Use the fabric softener dispenser provided with the washer.
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