Kenmore Elite 31433 Owner's Manual

Model/Modelo: 796.3143* Kenmore Elite®Top-LoadingAutomatic WasherLavadora automática de carga superiorSears Brands Management Corporation+RçPDQ(VWDWH

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11INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSLEVELING THE WASHER7KHWXERI\RXUQHZZDVKHUVSLQVDWYHU\KLJKVSHHGV7RPLQLPL]HYLEUDWLRQQRLVHDQGXQZDQWHGPRYHPHQ

12HOW TO USE32:(5212))%87721Press 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 WASHERSORT 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 W\SHVIRUHDFKF\FOH$OORZDEOHPR

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16SORTING WASH LOADS CAUTION• 'RQRWORDGLWHPVKLJKHUWKDQWKHWRSHGJHRIWKHWXE)DLOXUHWRIROORZWKLVFDXWLRQFDQUHVXOWLQOHDNDJHRUGDPDJH

17HOW TO USELoading the Washer• &KHFNDOOSRFNHWVWRPDNHVXUHWKDWWKH\DUHHPSW\,WHPVVXFKDVFOLSVPDWFKHVSHQVFRLQVDQGNH\VFDQGDPDJHE

18HOW TO USEABOUT THE DISPENSERSThe automatic dispenser consists of two compartmentswhich hold:• /LTXLGIDEULFVRIWHQHU• /LTXLGRUSRZGHUHGGHWHUJHQW

19HOW TO USEDETERGENT AND DISPENSER USEA Word About Detergents+LJK(èFLHQF\+(GHWHUJHQWVSURGXFHIHZHUVXGVGLVVROYHPRUHHèFLHQWO\WRLPSURYHZDV

2TABLE OF CONTENTSIn the space below, record the date of purchase, model,DQGVHULDOQXPEHURI\RXUSURGXFW<RXZLOOÀQGWKHPRGHODQGVHULDOQXPEH

20HOW TO USETIME AND STATUS DISPLAYThe time and status display shows the estimated time remaining and cycle progress.ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING:KHQDF\

21HOW TO USEWASH TEMPWASH TEMP selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press the WASH TEMP button until the indicat

22HOW TO USEYour washing machine features several additional cycleoptions that customize cycles to meet your individual needs.Turn ON the washer and p

23HOW TO USEFABRIC SOFTENER)DEULFVRIWHQHULVGLVSHQVHGLQWKHoQDOULQVH7KLVZDVKHULVGHVLJQHGWRVDYHULQVHZDWHUE\XVLQJDMHWVSUD\ULQVHV\VW

24HOW TO USEMY CYCLEUse the My Cycle feature in the Kenmore Smart app to select and download additional specialized cycles to your washing machine. Th

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27HOW TO USEFCC NOTICE(for transmitter module contained in this product)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

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29CARE AND CLEANINGCleaning the Water Inlet Filters,IWKHZDVKHUGRHVQRWÀOOSURSHUO\DQHUURUPHVVDJHZLOOVKRZRQWKHGLVSOD\7KHLQOHWYDOYHÀOW

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

30CARE AND CLEANINGCLEANING THE WASHERProper Use of Detergent8VLQJWRRPXFKGHWHUJHQWLVDFRPPRQFDXVHRIODXQGU\SUREOHPV7RGD\VGHWHUJHQWVDUHIR

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32The 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

33TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)3UREOHP 3RVVLEOH&DXVH SolutionsExcessive sudsingToo much detergent or incorrect det

34TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem Possible Causes SolutionsWasher will not operate&RQWUROSDQHOKDVSRZHUHGRç

35TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem Possible Causes SolutionsWasher will not drain water.LQNHGGUDLQKRVH'UDLQ

36TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)3UREOHP 3RVVLEOH&DXVH SolutionsThe display shows: 7KHOLGLVQRWFORVHGSURSHUO\ 0

37TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)3UREOHP 3RVVLEOH&DXVH SolutionsWater in the washer drains VORZO\RUQRWDWDOORUW

38WARRANTYKENMORE ELITE LIMITED WARRANTYFOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when

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4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7RUHGXFHWKHULVNRIoUHHOHFWULFVKRFNRULQMXU\WRSHUVRQVZKHQXVLQJWKLVDSSOLDQFH

Kenmore ® Customer Care Hotline To schedule in-home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio, y orde

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGROUNDING REQUIREMENTS• 'RQRWDOORZFKLOGUHQWRSOD\RQRULQWKHZDVKHU&ORVHVXSHUYLVLRQRIFKLOGUHQLVQHF

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• :DVKHULVKHDY\7ZRRUPRUHSHRSOHDU

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:8VHQHZKRVHVZKHQLQVWDOOLQJWKHZDVKHU'R127UHXVHROGKRVHV• IMPORTANT:8V