Kenmore Elite 41982 Owner's Manual

Model/Modelo: 796.4198*Kenmore Elite®Front-LoadingAutomatic WasherLavadora automática de carga frontalMFL68005554Sears Brands Management CorporationHo

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

11INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSLEVELING THE WASHERINSTALLATION OF NON-SKID PADS(optional)The drum of your new washer spins at very high speeds.To minimize

12HOW TO USEPOWER (ON/OFF) BUTTONPress to turn the washer ON or OFF.NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load

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

14CERTIFIED BY NSF: NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation), certifi es that the SANITIZE cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria on la

15 CYCLE GUIDE (continued)The cycle guide below shows the default settings, available options and recommended fabric types for each cycle. Allowable

16HOW TO USESORTING WASH LOADSFabric Care LabelsMany articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and opt

17ABOUT THE DISPENSER DRAWERThe automatic dispenser consists of four compartmentswhich hold:• Liquid chlorine bleach.• Liquid fabric softener.• Liquid

18DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USEA Word About DetergentsHigh-Effi ciency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more effi ciently to improve washing a

19TIME AND STATUS DISPLAYThe time and status display shows the estimated time remaining, cycle progress, and door lock status.ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING

2TABLE OF CONTENTSPRODUCT RECORDMaster Protection AgreementsCongratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore Elite® product is designed an

20WASH TEMPWash Temp selects the wash and rinse temperature combination for the selected cycle. Press the Wash Temp button until the indicator light f

21STEAM CYCLES AND OPTIONSYour washing machine features several additional cycleoptions that customize cycles to meet your individual needs. Tu

22CONTROL LOCKUse this option to disable the controls. This feature can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the machine. Once set, the

23FCC NOTICE(for transmitter module contained in this product)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

24Door Seal and Glass Cleaning Due to the location and nature of the door seal, some detergent and soil residue may build up on the door glass and sea

25REGULAR CLEANING (continued)Cleaning the Dispenser The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup of detergent and other laundry pr

26Cleaning the Water Inlet FiltersIf the washer does not fi ll properly, an error message will show on the display. The inlet valve fi lter screens coul

27MAINTENANCE (continued)Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter The washer is equipped with a fi lter that helps prevent excesslint and foreign objects like b

28Kenmore Diagnostics™ SystemHOLD the mouthpiece of your phone over the POWER button, when instructed to do so by the call center, no more than one in

29The following sounds may be heard while the washer isoperating. They are normal.Clicking:Door locking mechanism clicks when the door locks and unloc

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 Cause SolutionsStaining Bleach or softener dispensed too soon.Bleach or softener was added di

31BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE (continued)Problem Possible Cause SolutionsWater in the washer drains slowly or not at all, or the display shows: Drain h

32Kenmore Elite Limited WarrantyFOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is c

33NOTES

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4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTo reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury topersons when using this appliance, follow basicprecautions, incl

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 COMPONENTSABCDEFGHIDETERGENT DISPENSERThere are four compartments. One each for prewash, main wash, liquid bleach,

7INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSKEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONSCHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION CLEARANCESFLOORINGWARNING• This washer is heavy. Two or more peo

8INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSUNPACKING AND REMOVING SHIPPING BOLTSWhen removing the washer from the carton base, be sure to remove the foam drum support

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