Kenmore 3948597B - Manual (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 articies 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.
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. 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 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 door or lid.
■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
is moving.
■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in this manual or in published user-repair instructions
that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
■ See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.
3AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Assemble the necessary tools and supplies before beginning the
washer installation. The parts supplied are in the washer basket.
Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and
water inlet hoses:
■ Pliers that open to 1 ®/is in. (3.95 cm)
■ Flashlight (optional)
Parts supplied:
2. Silver, doublB-wire hose clamp
(for the bottom of the drain hose)
3. Yellow, single-wire hose clamp
(for the top of the drain hose)
4. Water inlet hoses (2)
5. Flat water inlet hose washers (4)
Tools needed for securing the drain hose and
leveling the washer;
■ Adjustable or open end wrench ®/i6 in. (14 mm)
■ Level
■ Wood block
■ Ruler or measuring tape
Parts supplied:
1. Shipping strap with fastener
2. Front leveling feet with nuts (2)
Tools needed for installing coin slide mechanism and
removing/replacing cabinet:
■ Ratchet wrench and a Tie in. (8 mm) socket
■ Regular screwdriver
■ #2 Phillips screwdriver