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Kenmore 3948598A manual

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  • Page 1

    Coin-Operated Commercial Automatic Washer 3948598A 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 Service Center. For further information, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). If You Have: You Will Need to Buy: Floor drain Siphon break, Part Number 285320; additional drain hose, Part Number 3357090 and connector kit, Part Number 285442 Drain hose too Drain hose[...]

  • Page 5

    Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 39" (99 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96" (244 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Floor drain system (view D) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See &[...]

  • Page 6

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. • To avoid floor damage, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. • Move the washer to within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location. Removing the shipping strap is [...]

  • Page 7

    For standpipe or laundry tub drain systems: 1. Open yellow, single-wire clamp with pliers and slide over hooked end of drain hose to secure the rubber and corrugated sections together. 2, A. Hooked end B. Drain hose Put hooked end of drain hose into laundry tub or standpipe. Rotate hook to eliminate kinks. To keep drain water from going back into t[...]

  • Page 8

    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," 4= Remaining portion of shipping strap Wrap the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with the tie strap. Push fastener[...]

  • Page 9

    g= After the washer is in the final location and level, use a %6" (14 mm) open-end wrench to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet. IMPORTANT: If the nuts are not tight against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate. f. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the rec[...]

  • Page 10

    NOTE: You do not have to disconnect the timer. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Removing Cabinet 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Remove 2 screws on console at left and right side on bottom. A 3. 4. A. Screws Pu[...]

  • Page 11

    3. Remove slide return spring. 4. Place coin(s) in coin slot(s) and push forward all the way. 5. Remove buffer. 6. Turn coin chute upside down and install or remove required number of block-out keys. Remove keys to increase vend, add keys to lower vend. 7. Reassemble buffer. 8. Pull slide back to original position and reassemble slide return spring[...]

  • Page 12

    Typical Full Load Chart Load Loading Load Loading Type Suggestion Type Suggestion Mixed 2 double or Heavy Load 1 king size sheet Work 4 pillowcases Clothes 6 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 boy's shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs 2 pair work pants 3 work shirts 1 coverall 3 pair jeans WASHER CARE LUBRICATING Every Kenmore Automatic Washer is thoroughl[...]

  • Page 13

    TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested hers and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... NOTE: Washer will not operate with the lid open. Noisy Is the load balanced, and is 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 tightene[...]

  • Page 14

    Washer stops, won't fill, rinse or agitate Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded (earthed) 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. • Checkthe following: Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong[...]

  • Page 15

    %JS<_ 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 • Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, syn[...]

  • Page 16

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