Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 5

Alternate Parts .............................................................................. 5

Location Requirements ............................................................... 5

Drain System ................................................................................ 7

Electrical Requirements ................................................................ 7

Gas Supply Requirements ........................................................... 8

Venting Requirements .................................................................. 9

Install Leveling Legs ..................................................................... 9

Remove Foam Packing ............................................................. 10

Connect Drain Hose .................................................................. 10

Connect Inlet Hoses .................................................................. 10

Complete Installation ................................................................. 14

WASHER USE .............................................................................. 15

Starting Your Washer ................................................................ 15

Cycles ........................................................................................ 16

Rinse and Spin .......................................................................... 16

Drain and Spin ........................................................................... 16

Understanding Washer Cycles .................................................. 16

Normal Sounds .......................................................................... 17

LAUNDRY TIPS ............................................................................ 17

Loading ...................................................................................... 17

LAUNDRY CENTER CARE ......................................................... 20

Cleaning the Laundry Center Location ..................................... 20

Cleaning Your Washer ............................................................... 20

Water Inlet Hoses ...................................................................... 20

Cleaning the Lint Screen ........................................................... 20

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ........................................................ 21

Removing Accumulated Lint ..................................................... 21

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care ........................................ 21

TROUBLESHOOTING WASHER ................................................ 22

TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER .................................................... 24

of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

NOTE: Exhausting your laundry center with a plastic vent can

void this warranty. See "Installation Instructions" for the complete

exhaust requirements for this laundry center.

For the second through fifth years from the date of purchase,

Sears will replace any gearcase parts that are defective in

material or workmanship. You will be charged for labor after the

first year.

For the second through tenth years from the date of purchase,

Sears will replace the plastic tub if defective in material or

use in the United States.

have other rights which vary from state to state.

For Sears warranty information or to contact a Sears Service

Center, please reference the service numbers located on the

In the space below, record your complete model number, serial

number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the

model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer

door well.

Have this information available to help you quickly obtain

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

,= Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by

the State of Massachusetts.

,= If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

chemical reaction that could cause a Ioad to catch fire.

Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,

dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other

flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.

These substances give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

washer/dryer is used near children.

Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.

in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks

or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water

system has not been used for such a period, before using

the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let

the water flow from each for several minutes. This will

release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this

time.

Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer or

attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in

softener or product.

Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

8" or 10" adjustable • Knife

wrench (for gas

connections) • Vent clamps

Flat-blade screwdriver • Pipe-joint compound

Adjustable wrench that

9/16"(14 mm) open-end compound (for installing

Check local codes and with gas supplier, check existing gas

*Most installations require a minimum 51/2'' (14 cm) clearance

Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280

• Metal exhaust system hardware which is available for

• Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools

Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & 13}

The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of

2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than

17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm)

diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts."

The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no

higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer.

A B

Pmug into a grounded 3 prong outmet,

Do not use an adapter,

Do not use an extension cord,

FaiBure to follow these instructions can resumt in death,

fire, or eiectricam shock,

supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is

recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit

To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be

plugged into a mating, 3 prong, ground-type outlet, grounded

obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the

ground path is adequate.

[] For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer:

This washer/dryer must be grounded. In the event of

having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or

personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the washer/dryer

is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with

the washer/dryer: if it wilI not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

ExpBosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas suppmy line.

Securemy tighten aH gas connections.

ff connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure

coJumn.

micensed heating personnel

authorized gas company personnel, and

This laundry center is equipped for use with natural gas. It is

design-certified by CSA International for L.R (propane or butane)

local Sears store or Sears Service Center.

Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas

specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different

gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.

• r/2" IPS pipe is recommended.

• %" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under

20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.

• Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing.

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas

supply connection to the dryer (see illustration).

• Gas supply line coupling must be 34" (86.4 cm) to 37" (94 cm)

Dryer Gas Connection

• This laundry center is equipped with its own permanent,

Elevations up to 10,000 ft (3,048 meters):

Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 meters):

Gas Supply Pressure Testing

• The laundry center must be disconnected from the gas

Use a heavy metal vent.

MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®

(1-800-469-4663) or visit our Internet site at www.sears.com.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

wallpaper, carpets, etc.

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and

kinking.

An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and

Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or

any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as

braces in the front corners. Use wrench to finish turning the

legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible.

the Cycle Control knob.

Permanent Press

The Permanent Press Cycle includes a load cooling process that

When the timer reaches Pause, the washer will drain and pause

Soak

setting to remove water.

NOTE: Hot water is not recommended for soaking. It may set

some stains.

heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

• The Prewash cycle should be followed by the Heavy Duty or

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing

special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is

3. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy

fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down.

No agitation No agitation

4. Spin

Rinse

partially drains, fills, agitates

As with any new product, you will hear sounds that you are not

the washing, rinsing, and spinning process. Between changes in

You may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end

sounds are part of normal washer operation.

items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid

scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim

results.

they would normally be washed together. Separate lint givers

Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate

items).

4 undergarments

1 set of sleepwear

START DRYER

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from dryer.

flammable on it (even after washing)=