Kenmore Elite 5.2 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer w/ Steam & Ultra Wash Cycle - Metallic Silver ENERGY STAR Bedienungshandbuch

Model: 796.3146* Kenmore Elite®Top-LoadingAutomatic WasherMFL68019756Sears Brands Management Corporationwww.kenmore.comwww.sears.comUse & Care Gui

10INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSCONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSECONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY• The drain hose should always be properly secured. Failure to properly

11INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSLEVELING THE WASHERThe tub of your new washer spins at very high speeds. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movemen

12HOW TO USEPOWER (ON/OFF) BUTTONPress to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn the washer OFF. Pressing the POWER button dur-ing a cycle will cance

13HOW TO USEOPERATING THE WASHER1SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD WASHERSort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as needed. Open the door an

14HOW TO USE CYCLE GUIDEThe cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable mo

15 CYCLE GUIDEThe cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable modier adju

16SORTING WASH LOADS CAUTION• Do not load items higher than the top edge of the tub. Failure to follow this caution can result in leakage or damage to

17HOW TO USEABOUT THE DISPENSERSThe automatic dispenser consists of two compartmentswhich hold:• Liquid fabric softener.• Liquid or powdered detergent

18DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USEAWordAboutDetergentsHigh-Eciency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more eciently to improve washing and r

19HOW TO USETIME AND STATUS DISPLAYThe time and status display shows the estimated time remaining and cycle progress.ESTIMATED TIME REMAININGWhen a cy

2TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT RECORDMaster Protection AgreementsCongratulations on making a smart purchase. Your newKenmore® product is designed and manuf

20WASH TEMPWASH TEMP selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press the WASH TEMP button until the indicator light f

21HOW TO USEYour washing machine features several additional cycleoptions that customize cycles to meet your individual needs.Turn ON the washer and p

22OPTION BUTTONSFABRICSOFTENERFabric softener is dispensed in the nal rinse. This washer is designed to save rinse water by using a jet spray rinse

23 To reduce the riskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersons,readandfollowthisentireUse& Care Guide, including the

24CleaningtheWaterInletFiltersIf the washer does not ll properly, an error message will show on the display. The inlet valve lter screens could

25CARE AND CLEANINGCLEANING THE WASHERProperUseofDetergentUsing too much detergent is a common cause of laundry problems. Today’s detergents are fo

26Kenmore Connect™ SystemHOLD the mouthpiece of your phone over the POWER button, when instructed to do so by the call center, no more than one inch f

27The following sounds may be heard while the washer is operating. They are normal.Clicking:Lid lock relay when the lid locks and unlocks.Spraying or

28BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem Possible Cause SolutionsExcessive sudsingToo much detergent or incorrect detergent.HE detergents are

29TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem PossibleCauses SolutionsWasher will not operateControl panel has powered o due

3SAFETY MESSAGESIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThere are many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obeyall sa

30BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem PossibleCauses SolutionsWasherwillnotdrainwaterKinked drain hose.Drain located higher than 96 in.

31TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem Possible Cause SolutionsThedisplayshows:The lid is not closed properly. Make

32BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem Possible Cause SolutionsWater in the washer drains slowly or not at all, or the display shows:

33Kenmore Elite Limited WarrantyWhen installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this appliance fails due to a defec

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4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSToreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersonswhen using this appliance, follow basic precautions, inc

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary wh

6FEATURES AND BENEFITSKEY PARTS AND COMPONENTSABCDELIDLOCKThe washer lid is locked during operation. The lid can be unlocked by pressing the START/P

7INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSKEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONSCHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATIONCLEARANCESFLOORINGWARNING•Washer is heavy. Two or more people ar

8INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSUNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING MATERIALWhen removing the washer from the carton base, be sure the plastic tub support comes

9INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSCONNECTING THE WATER LINES•IMPORTANT: Use new hoses when installing the washer. Do NOT reuse old hoses.•IMPORTANT: Use ONL