Kenmore Elite 31553 Owner's Manual Page 1

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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 W\SHVIRUHDFKF\FOH$OORZDEOHPR

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17HOW TO USEABOUT THE DISPENSERSThe automatic dispenser consists of two compartmentswhich hold:v/LTXLGIDEULFVRIWHQHUv/LTXLGRUSRZGHUHGGHWHUJHQW

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19HOW TO USETIME AND STATUS DISPLAYThe time and status display shows the estimated time remaining and cycle progress.ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING:KHQDF\

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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 t

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25CARE AND CLEANINGCLEANING THE WASHER3URSHU8VHRI'HWHUJHQW8VLQJWRRPXFKGHWHUJHQWLVDFRPPRQFDXVHRIODXQGU\SUREOHPV7RGD\VGHWHUJHQWVD

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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.+(GHWHUJHQWVDUH

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

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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 WARRANTYFOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workman-ship when it is

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6FEATURES AND BENEFITSKEY PARTS AND COMPONENTSABCDE/,'/2&.The washer lid is locked during operation. The lid can be unlocked by pressing th

7INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSKEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONSCHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATIONCLEARANCESFLOORINGWARNINGv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

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