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Kenmore 3948597B manual

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    ® Coin-Operated Commercial Automatic Washer ........... ('_,I II:'_ l>=J _jl+]j _>,, =H_, _,i ,, % . 3948597B Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com[...]

  • Page 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Record ............................................................................ 2 WASHER SAFETY ........................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 3 Tools and Parts .....................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the washer. • Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleani[...]

  • Page 4

    Alternate Parts Parts listed are available from your local Sears store or Sears _,_, _;_1 _!_d_!:;_ _'_;;_ ; Service Center. Please reference the service numbers located on the back page of this manual. The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain If You Have: Yo[...]

  • Page 5

    Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. • A 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, fused electrical supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker [...]

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    Removing the shipping strap is necessary forsmooth operation. If the shipping strap is not removed, the washer will make excessive noise. 1. Do not cut yellow strap. Pull yellow strap firmly, until completely removed from washer. Depending on your model, there will be either two or three cotter pins on the end ofthe shipping strap when it ispulled [...]

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    1. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. 1 2 1. Coupling 2. Washer Connect the inlet hoses to the water faucets Make sure the washer basket is empty. 2. Attach the hose with the red coupling to the hot water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until seated on the washer. 3. Atta[...]

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    6. Tighten the bolt using a ratchet and a 5/16-in. socket until the Tilt the washer back and remove the wood block. Gently slide mechanism is secure and does not move. lower the washer tothe floor. 1 Coin Box 3 Access 2 Coin Slide 4 Meter Case Adjusting Coin Box 1. Insert the coin box into the meter case from the front. The tight fit of the coin bo[...]

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    Making a cycle check 1. Read "Washer Use" and run the washer through 1 complete cycle. 2. Measure 1/2 of the normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into the washer basket. 3. Close the lid. 4. The washer may be operated manually. Allow it to complete 1 whole cycle. 5. When the cycle is complete, check all ho[...]

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    3. Pull console forward then tilt it back. 4. Remove washer cabinet clip on right side under console. Use screwdriver blade as shown. NOTE: For additional security, top can be locked to washer with a lock and key in the hole provided. Screw type lock available from industry sources. 2 I NOTE: Place all screws and other items removed from coin slide[...]

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    9. Set new vend price by adding or removing the appropriate ................ block-out keys and/or dime inserts according to Table of Vend Prices. WASHER USE TABLE OF VEND PRICE VEND COIN BI.OTR PRICE IB84EE?e 0 IIIIIIII 10¢DIIIIIII 25¢ IIDIIIII 35¢DIDIIIII 5o¢ llOOllll 8o¢olOOllll 75¢ llOOOlll 85¢01000111 =I.oo II000011 =1.1o olO00011 =Ia5 [...]

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    Typical Full Load Chart Load Loading Load Loading Type Suggestion Type Suggestion Mixed 2 double or Heavy 2 pair work pants Load 1 king size sheet Work 3 work shirts 4 pillowcases Clothes 1 coverall 6 T-shirts 3 pair jeans 6 pair shorts 2 boy's shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs This washer provides all cold water rinses. Laboratory analysis ind[...]

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    NOTES: • Shut off hot and cold water outlets when washer is not in use. • Drain machine to prevent damage if washer will be subjected to freezing temperatures• Be sure the open end of the drain hose does not fall or drop down lower than the water level in the machine. Water will siphon out of washer if this happens. 1. Unplug washer or discon[...]

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    Basket crooked • Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading? Push the basket to the center before starting wash. • Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if[...]

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    Load too wet • Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available). • Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter • than warm rinses. This is normal. Residue or lint on load • Bid you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, syntheti[...]

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