high Use & Care Guide English Model: 796.4116* Kenmore Front-Loading ® Automatic Washer * = color number MFL68639704 MFL68639704 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com www.sears.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 3-5 GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 5 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Key Parts and Components .................................................6 Included Accessories ........................................................... 6 Optional Accessories ...........................................................6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Key Dimensions and Specifications ........................
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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING. These words mean: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING appliance from the power supply. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/or other laundry products from different manufacturers for use in a load, unless specified on the fabric label. • Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry products.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:WARNING RISK TO CHILDREN • Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injury. • Before your washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS A A DETERGENT DISPENSER There are four compartments, one each for prewash, main wash, liquid bleach, and liquid fabric softener. B CONTROL PANEL The easy-to-read LED display shows cycle options, settings, cycle status, and estimated time remaining during operation. NOTE: Sensors in the washer automatically detect the size of the wash load to optimize washing time, based on the selected cycle and options.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Description Rated Voltage/Frequency Dimensions Net Weight Front-Loading Washer 120VAC, 60Hz 27 in. (W) X 29 ¾ in. (D) X 38 11/16 in. (H), 51 in. (D, door open) 68.6 cm (W) X 75.6 cm (D) X 98.3 cm (H), 129.5 cm (D, door open) 196.2 lb (89kg) CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION WARNING • This washer is heavy. Two or more people are required when moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or serious bodily harm.
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. DO NOT lay the washer on its front or back. To prevent internal damage during transport, the washer is equipped with four shipping bolts and plastic retainers.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE WATER LINES • IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses. • IMPORTANT: Use ONLY the inlet hoses provided with this washer. Aftermarket hoses are not guaranteed to fit or function correctly. Other hoses may not tighten correctly and could cause leaks. Subsequent damage to product or property will not be covered under the terms of the product warranty. • Water supply pressure must be between 14.5 psi and 116 psi (100~800 kPa).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE Option 2: Laundry Tub • The drain hose should always be properly secured. 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. (73.7 cm) or higher than 96 in. (243.8 cm) above the bottom of the washer. • The drain must be installed in accordance with any applicable local codes and regulations.
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. Extending the leveling feet more than necessary can cause the washer to vibrate. NOTE: Before installing the washer, make sure that the floor is clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, water and oils so the washer feet cannot slide easily.
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 F B A C A POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON Press to turn the washer ON or OFF. NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost. The door will unlock after a brief pause, unless the water level or temperature is too high.
HOW TO USE OPERATING THE WASHER 1 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. 2 TURN ON THE WASHER Press the POWER button to turn ON the washer. The lights around the cycle selector knob will illuminate and a chime will sound. 3 SELECT A CYCLE Turn the cycle selector knob in either direction to select the desired cycle.
HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle. Cycle Fabric or Load Type Normal Cotton, linen, towels, shirts, sheets, jeans, mixed loads Bulky Large items such as blankets and comforters Heavy Duty Heavily soiled cotton fabrics Whites Heavily to normally soiled white cottons Display Time (Min.
HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDE (continued) The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable modifier adjustments are shown below the default setting for each cycle.
HOW TO USE SORTING WASH LOADS Loading the Washer Fabric Care Labels • Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty. Items such as clips, matches, pens, coins, and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes. • Close zippers, hooks, and drawstrings to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on other clothes. • Pretreat heavily stained areas for best results. • Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first.
HOW TO USE ABOUT THE DISPENSER DRAWER Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments which hold: • Liquid chlorine bleach. • Liquid fabric softener. • Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash. • Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach for main wash.
HOW TO USE DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE A Word About Detergents Detergent Amount High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help to keep the interior of your washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE may cause oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance which could result in error codes, cycle failure, and machine damage.
HOW TO USE TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY The time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock status. B C A D A ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer will automatically detect the load size for cycles that use load sensing. The control will then optimize the wash and rinse times, based on the selected cycle, modifiers and options.
HOW TO USE CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available with every cycle. A chime will sound and the LED will not light if a selection is not allowed. Each cycle has default settings that are selected automatically. You may also customize these settings using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the button for the desired modifier until the indicator light for the desired value is lit.
HOW TO USE OPTION BUTTONS Your washing machine features several additional cycle options that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. 1 Turn ON the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle. 2 Use the cycle modifier buttons to adjust the settings for that cycle. 3 Press the cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you would like to add. The button will light when that option is selected. For secondary functions, press and hold the button for five seconds.
HOW TO USE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS CONTROL LOCK Use this option to disable the controls. The washer can only be locked during a cycle. This feature can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the machine. Once set, the controls remain locked and Control Lock must be turned OFF before the controls can be used again. Once the washer has shut off, the power button will allow the machine to be turned ON, but the controls will still be locked.
CARE AND CLEANING 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. • 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. • Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish.
CARE AND CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING (continued) Storing the Washer 5 Press the POWER button, then press the SPIN SPEED button without selecting a cycle. Press the START/PAUSE button to activate the drain pump. This will expel some of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer from damage. 6 Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior with a soft cloth, and close the door.
CARE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters If the washer does not fill properly, an error message will show on the display. The inlet valve filter screens could be plugged by hard water scale, sediment in the water supply, or other debris. NOTE: The inlet screens protect the delicate parts of the inlet valve from being damaged by particles that could enter the valves with the water supply.
CARE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE (continued) Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Your 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. Plug 1.1 Open the drain pump filter access panel. 3 Remove the plug from the drain hose, and allow the water to drain completely.
Kenmore Connect™ System If you experience problems with your washer, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® . Only use the Kenmore Connect System feature when instructed to do so by the Kenmore Connect Team. The transmission sounds that you will hear are normal and sound similar to a fax machine. Kenmore Connect cannot be activated unless your washing machine is turned on by pressing the POWER button. If your washing machine is unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without using Kenmore Connect.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal. Clicking: Door locking mechanism clicks when the door locks and unlocks. Humming or gurgling: Drain pump is pumping water from the washer at times during a cycle. Spraying or hissing: Water spraying or circulating during the cycle. Splashing: Clothes tumbling in the drum during the wash and rinse cycles.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued) Problem Staining Possible Cause Solutions Bleach or softener dispensed too soon. Dispenser compartment is overfilled causing bleach or softener to dispense immediately. Dispenser drawer closed too quickly causing bleach or softener to dispense immediately. Bleach or softener was added Laundry chemicals must be loaded into the directly to the wash load in the drum. dispenser. Washer will not turn ON Washer was not unloaded promptly.
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.
WARRANTY Kenmore 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. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
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