Front=Loading Automatic Washer Models 4908* _[_i_i_ ¸ _Ji_, ¸¸ Designed Efficiency to use only HE High Detergent Code n ° : DC68-02883A-01 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3 www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION ............................... AGREEMENTS 2 .......................... 2 In Canada ......................................... KENMORE ELITE_WASHER PEDESTAL OPTION WARRANTY WASHER SAFETY iNSTALLATiON 2 WARRANTY ................ ....................... 3 3 ................................... REQUIREMENTS PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 4 ....................... 5 Tools and Parts .................................... 5 Options .....................
KENMORE ELITE WASHER WARRANTY PEDESTAL OPTION WARRANTY TwoyearsFullWarrantyon Washer& TenyearsParts Warrantyon DirectDriveMotor Furl One-Year Warranty on Mechanical Parts For two years from the date of purchase, when installed and operated according to the Use & Care Guide, this washer will be repaired free of charge if defective in material or workmanship.
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided messages. many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential All safety messages ® hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "WARNING" or "CAUTION.
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..... _!_i;OOiiii S _i!!_!i!ii_ili_i:i;:ii iii::::_;ii!!_!i!i!i!;ili::S Gather the required tools and parts before starting The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Tools needed [] Pliers [] Flashlight for connec_ng installation. Pedestal You have the option of purchasing a pedestal for this washer. You may select a 14"(35.5cm) pedestal. Remember that the pedestal will add to the total height of the unit.
Recommended installationspacing for custom undercounter Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer "walk." Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See "Drain System." Companion considered. installation The dimensions shown are for the recommended Custom undercounter appliance location requirements should also be Proper installation is your responsibility. spacing.
Recommended instaJJatJon spacing for recessed installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended or closet spacing. 4_ in,_* ._L (310ca?) The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See "Tools and Parts.
[] Do not ground to a gas pipe. [] Check with a qualified electrician washer is properly grounded. [] Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. GROUNDING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension Failure to follow fire, or electrical [] cord. these instructions shock. can result in death, A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 amp, fused electrical supply is required.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS Before Connect the inlet hoses to water faucets, ensure a washer is inside coupling. A Connect 1. Loosen all the bolts with the supplied wrench. 2. Slide the bolt and spacer up and remove the bolt with the spacer through the hole in the rear wall of your washer. Repeat for each bolt. .3. Fill the holes with the supplied 4. plastic covers. Keep the shipping bolts and spacers for future use. B A. Coupling B.
Clear water lines [] Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles in the water lines that might clog the inlet valve screens. Proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions. [] Check the temperature of the water to make sure that the hot water hose is connected to the hot water faucet and that the cold water hose is connected to the cold water faucet.
1. Drape the power cord over the washer top. 2. Move the washer to its final location. 3. Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe shown. See illustrations A and B. A 4. B as 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See "Electrical Requirements." 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 3.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your new front-loading high efficiency washer, was designed to conserve resources and lower your water and energy bills. The washer is designed to determine and then provide the amount of water needed for the best performance. The time of operation may be greater for this new system than for a conventional washer. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. This factory setting can be changed, however.
WASHER USE Models : 4908* Normal _Delicates U,.m_ HeaW Duty_ _Whites PermPress_ _Woo[ Grande Rendemerlt Penn __°__ Power Mise D_lica_ B[ancs Lame Press Sanitize_ °gxpressWash 5t_li[isation ® Extra Hot!Cold @Extra High @ Heavy @Hot!Cold .
FirstWash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, choose the Normal/ Casual cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 1/2the manufacturer's recommended amount for a medium sized load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in the dispensers when the wash cycle is complete. 1. Load your Washer. 2. Close the door.
P To fill dispenser compartments 1. Add chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. exceed the MAX FILL line. Your Washer has separate compartments for dispensing detergent and color-safe bleach, chlorine bleach, and fabric softener. All laundry additives are added to their respective compartments before starting your Washer. MUST ALWAYS be in place before DO NOT open the automatic running. dispenser when your Washer is 2. Avoid splashing 3. Never exceed the manufacturer's adding detergent.
iis_8_!i,l,z_Siiii_S!!!!;ii:ii 0_,_¸ i_:_:::iii@Si4il;_%_q::iii}_ii_ii_,!!!!iil}ili 1. To pause the washer at any time, press the Start/Pause button. 2. To continue the cycle, press the Start/Pause These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked. button. Not all Options are available with all Cycles. Cycles and Options can be changed selected.
Once the Child Lock function is activated, the Child Lock function continuous working even if the power is turned off. Opening the door by force can result in injury due to damage to the product. NOTE: To add laundry when the Child Lock function is activated, you have to first pause or deactivate the Child Lock function. NOTE: If you want to open the door of the washing when the Child Lock function is activated: Pause or deactivate Turn the washing Expected machine the Child Lock function.
Preset Cycle Set_ngs (0: factory setting, _: selectable Deep Steam * Rinse + Spin * Spin Only Eco Clean drum _, * _, _, _, _ * _ _ _ _ * _ _ _ * * ,_ Normal ® ® ® ® ® ® 58 Heavy Duty e ® ® ® ® ® ® ® 1:44 Perm Press ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® 52 Sanitize ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® 1:57 Bedding ® ® ® ® ® ® ® 1:16 Deep Steam ® ® ® ® ® ® ® 1:48 ® ® ® ® 45 Whites ® ® ® ® 1:15 Wool ® ® ® ® 1:00 ® Delicates Express ® ® Wash Rinse + Sp
Normal : ::::: :: :::::::::::::::::::::: For most fabrics garments. including cottons, linens, and normally soiled As with any new product, you will hear sounds that you are not accustomed to. You may hear various sounds when the door is locked or unlocked, and during the washing, rinsing, or spinning process. Between changes in wash actions, there will be momentary pauses. You will hear water spraying and splashing during the wash and rinse cycles.
Soil Level selection button Select Cycle Op8on Press the button to select the soil level/washing time. Press these buttons to select different cycle options. Pre Wash [] Heaw- For heavily soiled loads. [] A [] Normal - For moderately most loads. [] Y [] Light - For lightly soiled loads. Mon(yale Extra Rinse Delay Stair Rin£age D_13all Ez,tla differ_ Extended Cycle Signal soiled loads.
LAUNDRY TiPS Preparingclothesfor washing Sorling Follow these recommendations your garments. [] Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lintgivers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. [] Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast noncolorfast items. items from [] Sort by fabric and construction delicate items).
Stain Chlorine or Color= Save Bleach v' Wash Cycle Chlorine or Color= Save Bleach Whites Wash Cycle Whites Ink Grass v' Cold or Warm Whites Normal Tomato Products Blood v' Warm Warm Whites Whites Coffee/Chocolate Mud Heaw % Duty Heaw Cosmetics Duty Deodorants Heaw Duty Warm _ Ring around Collar Dirty Motor Oil _ Normal the WASHER CARE If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/ bellow, using the procedure that follows.
Cleaning the exterior Storing your washer Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day's washing. This will shut off the water supply to your Washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water. Leave the door open to allow the inside of your Washer to dry out. Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, they occur. Clean the following Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage.
I I 5. Wash any dirt or other material from the debris filter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the debris filter is not blocked. 6. Replace the debris filter cap. 7. Replace the filter cover. 8. Close up the opening To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes. 2. Reconnect 3. Turn on both water faucets. water inlet hoses to faucets. of drain tube with cap. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
I I TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Error codes [] "E2" - Jammed Key. Call for service. [] "de" - Unbalanced spinning. Redistribute [] load prevented your Washer from the load, press the Start/Pause "dL" - Door is unlocked [] Call for service. Button. [] when Washer is running. Press the Power button to turn off your Washer, then restart the cycle. If the code reappears, call for service.
I I [] Are you washing items with metal snaps, buckles or zippers? You may hear metal items touching normal. [] the washer drum. This is Washer odor [] See "Cleaning Your Washer" [] Are you using HE detergent? Were the 4 shipping bolts in the back of the machine removed? See "Remove Transport System." Use of non-HE detergent result in odor.
I I Vibrates [] or is too noisy. Load is too wet at the end of the cycle. Make sure your Washer is set on a level surface. If the surface is not level, adjust your Washer feet to level the appliance. [] Make sure that the shipping bolts are removed. [] Make sure your Washer is not touching [] Make sure the laundry load is balanced. [] Use high efficiency [] Load is too small. Very small loads (one or two items) may become unbalanced and not spin out completely.
I I [] Did you use enough HE detergent? Follow manufacturer's recommendations for the type of load you are washing. For best performance, use only High Efficiency detergent. Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold (t (n suspension. [] Do you have hard water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. [] is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)? Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.
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