Kenmore Galaxy One-speed automatic washer Operating instructions

Owner's Manual and

Installation Instructions

Galaxy TM

One-Speed

AUTOMATIC WASHER

IMPORTANT:

Read and follow all safety

and operating instructions

before first use of this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

www.sears,com

3953624 PRINTED iN U.S.A 3/99

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW WASHER __ _ 2

GALAXY TM AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY 3

WASHER SAFETY ............ 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6

OPERATING YOUR WASHER 21

CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ....... 25

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 29

Please read this manual. Itwill help

you install and operate your new

automatic washer in the safest and

most economical way,

For more information about the care and

operation of Galaxy TM appliances, call your

nearest Sears store. You will need the

complete model and serial numbers when

requesting information, Your washer's

model and serial numbers are located on

the Model and Serial Number Plate.

Use the space below to record the

model number and serial number of

your new washer.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

ModelandSerial

NumberPlate

Keep this book and your Sears

Salescheck (receipt) in asafe place

for future reference,

90-DAYWARRANTY LIMITED5-YEARWARRANTY

ONMECHANICALAND ONPLASTICTUB*

ELECTRICALPARTS After ninety days and until five years

For ninety days from the date of from date of purchase, Sears will furnish

purchase, when the washer is installed a replacement plastic tub for eny p]estic

and operated in accordance with the tub which is defective in materiel or work-

instructions in the Owner's Manual, Sears manship. You will be charged for labor.

will repair or replace any mechanical or

electrical parts in this washer, if defective

in material or workmanship.

LIMITED 2-YEAR WARRANTY

ON GEARCASE PARTS*

After ninety days and until two years from

the date of purchase, Sears will furnish

replacement parts for any defective

gearcase parts. You will be charged for

labor.

If the washer is subjected to other than private family use, the above warranty

coverage is effective for only 90 days.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or

Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights

which vary from state to state or province to province.

Sears Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S.A.

Sears Canada Inc,, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

*In Canada, a different warranty may appty. For warranty information, contact Sears Canada

Inc., at 1-800-469-4663.

Your safety and the safety of others

is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on

your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to

hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety

messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and

the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow

instructions,

You can be killed or seriously

injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the

chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not

followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when

using your 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-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

• Do not allow children to play on or in the

washer. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the washer is used near

children.

• Before the washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid.

• Do not reach into the washer if the tub

or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store this washer where

it will be exposed to the weather.

explosive substances to the wash water. • Do not tamper with controls.

These substances give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas

may be produced in a hot water system

that has not been used for 2 weeks or

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hat water system

has not been used far such a period,

before using a washing machine, turn

on alI 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 or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the Owner's

Manual or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and

have the skills to carry out.

• See installation instructions for grounding

requirements.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

IIMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. I

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

For acomplete fist of too/s and parts

needed, see pages 7-9.

A. SELECT LOCATION

FOR YOUR WASHER (pgs, 11-13)

Recessed Area/

Closet Installation Instructions (p. 11)

!H ,

Standpipe Drain System (p, 13)

3951

(99m)

Laundry Tub Drain System (p, 12)

39 in

(99 cm)

Floor Drain System (p, 13)

B.REMOVESHIPPINGSTRAP (p. 14)

Tools Needed:

Scissors Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

C. CONNECT DRAIN HOSE (pgs. 15-16)

_WlST

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1_'6in (3.95 cm)

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

1 yellow, single-wire

hose clamp (top of

drain hose)

l_ble-

wire hose clamp

(bottom of drain

hose)

D. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WASHER (pgs. 16-17)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open

to 1_6in (3.95 cm,_

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation)

2 water inlet hoses

4 Nat water inlet hose washers

E. CONNECT INLET HOSES TO WATER FAUCETS (p. 17)

Tools Needed: Parts Needed:

Pliers that open to

1_6in (3.95 cm)

Bucket

(optional Flashlight (optionaI

depending on depending on installation)

installation)

2 water inlet hoses

F. SECURE DRAIN HOSE (p, 18)

Tools Needed: Pads Needed:

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Shipping strap with fastener

G, LEVEL WASHER (p. 19)

Tools Needed: Pa_sNeeded:

_6in (1.45 cm)

open-end wrench

Flashlight (optional

depending on installation) Wood block

2 front leveling legs with nuts

Selecting the proper location for your

washer will improve its performance

and minimize concerns like washer

walk or noise.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

120-Volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or

20-ampere fused electrical supply is

required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker is recommended.) Connect to

individual branch circuit.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper connection of

the equipment grounding conductor can

result in a risk of electric shock, Check

with a qualified electrician or serviceman

if you are in doubt as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded, Do not

modify the plug provided with the appli-

ance - if it will not fit the outlet, have

aproper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

For your personal safety, this washer

must be grounded. In the event of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding

will reduce the risk of electric shock

by providing a path of least resistance

for electric current.

This washer is equipped with a power

supply cord having a 3 prong grounding

plug. To minimize possible shock hazard,

you must plug the power supply cord into

amating 3 prong grounding-type wall

receptacle, grounded in accordance with

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-

latest edition and all local codes and

ordinances.

3 prong

grounding*type

wall receptacle

3 prong

grounding plug

Grounding

prong

Power supply

_rd

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