Kenmore 8526122A Use & Care Manual
Kenmore 8526122A Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 8526122A Use & Care Manual

Sensor smart automatic washers with catalyst cleaning action

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www.sears.com
8526122A
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca

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  • Page 1 Sistema de Lavado CATALYST_ slllil.l llI.l_& L,.!_] ,J > ._=, y Laveuses automatiques SENSOR SMART r" avec Action de lavage CATALYST_ Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com 8526122A Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..........5 Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Tools and Parts ................Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured for years of Location Requirements ..............dependable operation. But like all products, it may require Drain System ................
  • Page 3: In Canada

    Warranty Restriction pledge: We Service What We Sell. If this washer is operated for any purpose other than private Your Kenmore ®appliance is designed, manufactured and tested family use, all warranty coverage is restricted to 90 days from the to provide years of dependable operation.
  • Page 4: Washer Safety

    WASHER SAFETY safety safety important. Your and the of others are very We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...
  • Page 5: Installation Requirements

    Alternate Parts INSTALLATION Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. For further information, please call 1-800-4-MY- HOME ® (1-800-469-4663}. REQUIREMENTS If You Have: You Will Need to Buy: Laundry tub or Sump pump system (if not already standpipe taller available) than 96 in.
  • Page 6 Recessed area or closet installation Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (view I & 2) The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of allowed, except the closet door ventilation openings. The 2 in.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    • If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the INSTALLATION ground path is adequate. INSTRUCTIONS • Do not ground to a gas pipe. • Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded.
  • Page 8: Connect The Inlet Hoses

    3. Cuttheshipping s trap about 1 6in.(41cm) f rom plug end. For standpipe or laundry tub drain systems: Look forthewords "CUT HERE." Discard e ndwiththecotter 1. Open yellow, single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over pins. S lide remainder ofshipping strap from thepower c ord. hooked end of drain hose to secure the rubber and You willuse theremainder oftheshipping s trap later t o corrugated...
  • Page 9: Remove Shipping Strap

    4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two- thirds turn. 1. Drape the power cord over the console. 2. Remove any cardboard used to move washer. 3. Locate the remaining portion of shipping strap (not the end with the cotter pins) from step 3 of "Remove Shipping Strap." Remaining portion of Shipping Strap NOTE: Do not overtighten.
  • Page 10: Features And Benefits

    8. Ifthewasher isnotlevel, move thewasher outslightly, tip back, p rop upthefront o fthewasher withthewood block andadjust thefeetupordown asnecessary. Repeat steps 5through 8 until w asher islevel. BENEFITS Your new washer has many special features that contribute to proper cleaning and fabric care. Here are descriptions of the features and their benefits: The CATALYST...
  • Page 11: Washer Use

    WASHER USE SELECTCYCLE OPTIONS MODIFIERS Agree/sPiN LieGE WARM COLD m DRAIN/ SPIN m RJN_/SFIN m 2ND RINSE 3. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser, if desired. Bleach is diluted and automatically dispensed during the wash cycle. •...
  • Page 12: Selecting Options

    • The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for your selected cycle. (_# _i_/ ,_,_;,,,.,:_O_},O S _i_"1(_ • You can change the preset settings by pressing the desired pads in the Modifiers display (see step 8). 7. (OPTIONAL STEP) To select CATALYST cleaning action, The cycles, options, and modifiers may be changed any time press the Catalyst pad.
  • Page 13 Custom Set Heavy Duty Use this 4-18 minute wash cycle for sturdy, colorfast fabrics such This control pad allows you to store a customized wash cycle. To as work clothes. The cycle combines high speed agitation and Custom Set a wash cycle: high speed spin, to shorfen drying times.
  • Page 14 To select a Soak only When a Soak only is selected, the washer fills to the selected water level, agitates briefly and soaks. The preset soak time is 30 You can customize your wash cycle by adding one or more of the minutes.
  • Page 15 Wash/Rinse Temp Agitation Time Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are Increase or decrease the agitation time for any wash cycle. (See washing. "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles.") To change the preset agitation time Press WARM W._M W._M...
  • Page 16: Modifiers

    End of Cycle Signal A tone alerts you when the wash cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from When a cycle is selected, the washer lid is closed, and Start is the washer as soon as the cycle ends.
  • Page 17: Laundry Tips

    Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn't. Because Loading suggestions (maximum size loads) the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal. KING SIZE Capacity Plus Washer During washing Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 2 sweatpants When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a...
  • Page 18: Water Inlet Hoses

    TROUBLESHOOTING Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because First try the solutions suggested hers and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
  • Page 19 • Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or Washer stops is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These are normal washer noises. • Checkthe following: Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet? Washer leaks Did you press Pause/Cancel? To restart the washer, press...
  • Page 20 Residue or lint on load Load is tangled or twisted Did you sort properly? Bid you overload the washer? • The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color.

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