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Kenmore HE3t - Elite Steam 4.0 cu. Ft Use And Care Manual

Manual is about: Front-Loading Automatic Washer

Summary of HE3t - Elite Steam 4.0 cu. Ft

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    Front-loading automatic washer use and care guide lavadora automática de carga frontal manual de uso y guidado laveuse automatique à chargement frontal guide d’utilisation et d’entreien models/modelos/modèles 110.4996✼, 4997✼ ✼ = color number, número de color, numéro de couleur 461970235731 sears ro...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents protection agreements.......................................................2 in the u.S.A...................................................................................2 in canada .....................................................................................2 kenmore ...

  • Page 3: Kenmore Elite

    3 kenmore elite ® appliance warranty one year limited warranty when installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-my-home ® to arra...

  • Page 4: Washer Safety

    4 washer safety you can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately you can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 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...

  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    5 installation requirements tools and parts gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ pliers (that open to 1 ⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) ■ flashlight (optional) tools needed for installation ■...

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    6 location requirements 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 appliance location r...

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    7 recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer the dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. *min. Top and bottom air openings for closet door. **external exhaust elbow requires additional space. ***wall, door and floor molding may requi...

  • Page 8: Warning

    8 electrical requirements ■ a 120 volt, 60 hz., ac only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ this washer is equipped with a power supply cord havi...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    9 installation instructions remove transport system important: position the washer so that the rear of the washer is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location. There are 4 bolts in the rear panel of the washer that support the suspension system during transportation. These bolts also r...

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    10 route the drain hose proper routing of the drain hose protects your floors from damage due to water leakage. Read and follow these instructions. Remove drain hose from washer cabinet gently pull the corrugated drain hose from the shipping clips. Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain connect the dr...

  • Page 11: Features and Benefits

    11 complete installation 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “electrical requirements.” 2. Be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was s...

  • Page 12: Washer Use

    12 washer use starting your washer 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 using your washer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed info...

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    13 5. Select the desired options. Not all options are available with all cycles. See “options.” 6. Select the desired modifiers. Not all modifiers are available with all cycles and options. See “modifiers.” 7. If desired, select the cycle signal. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that...

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    14 ■ liquid detergent: ■ powdered detergent: chlorine bleach compartment (letter d in dispenser illustration) add no more than ²⁄₃ cup (160 ml) liquid chlorine bleach to this compartment. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the best time during the first rinse after the wash cy...

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    15 adding clothes this washer allows an 8-minute period in which other garments may be added to the load. You can add items to the washer if the add clothes status light is glowing. To add items when add clothes light is glowing 1. Select stop once. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added. 2...

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    16 normal/casual use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press blends, cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to reduce wrinkling. Note...

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    17 options you can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Not all options are available with all cycles. Current selections will glow green. If an option is unavailable with a s...

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    18 modifiers preset cycle settings of water temperature, spin speed, and rinse options can be changed. You can change a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected modifier begins. Not all modifiers are available with all options and cycles. Available modifier settings will glow ambe...

  • Page 19: Laundry Tips

    19 laundry tips preparing clothes for washing follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments. ■ use only high efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked “he” or “high efficiency.” this wash system, along with less water, will create too m...

  • Page 20: Washer Care

    20 washer care cleaning your washer the washer maintenance procedure should be performed on a monthly basis. Cleaning the door seal 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pu...

  • Page 21: Warning

    21 water inlet hoses replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement. Vacation, storage, and moving care install ...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    22 troubleshooting first try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ “fh” (water inlet problem—no water or insufficient water supply) select stop twice to cancel the cycle. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Check ...

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    23 washer won’t drain or spin ■ is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? ■ is your voltage low? Check electrical source or call electrician. Do not use an extension cord. ■ is the “sud” routine active? Cycle will complete once extra suds are remo...

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    24 stains on load ■ did you add detergent to the dispenser? For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum. ■ did you use enough he detergent? Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. Use only he detergent. Follow the manuf...

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