Installation Requirements; Key Dimensions And Specifications; Choose The Proper Location; Flooring - KENMORE ELITE 796.3155 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

KEY DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Description
Rated Voltage/Frequency
Dimensions
Net Weight

CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION

WARNING
• Washer is heavy. Two or more people are required when
moving and unpacking the washer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to property or serious bodily harm.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Properly ground washer to conform with all electric
governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or
death.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the
washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• To ensure proper air flow, do not block the large
opening on the bottom of the washer with
carpeting or other materials.
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter
or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong
outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
NOTE: Installing the washer in a humid space, or installing or
storing the washer where it will be exposed to the weather or
freezing temperatures, may result in rust or other damage that
is not covered in the product warranty.
Power Outlet
• The power outlet must be within 60 in. (1.5 m) of either
side of the washer.
• The appliance and outlet must be positioned so that
the plug is easily accessible.
• Do not overload the outlet with more than
one appliance.
• The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current wiring electric codes and regulations.
• Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the product owner to have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified service technician.

FLOORING

• To minimize noise and vibration, the washer MUST be
installed on a solidly constructed floor. See the NOTE
at right.
• Allowable slope under the entire washer is a maximum
1 in. difference from side to side or from front to back.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Top-Loading Washer
120VAC, 60Hz
27 in. (W) X 28 3/8 in. (D) X 45 5/8 in. (H), 56 in. (H with lid open)
68.6 cm (W) X 72.1 cm (D) X 115.9 cm (H), 142.3 cm (H with lid open)
145.7 lbs. (66.1 kg)
• Installing on carpeting and soft tile surfaces is
not recommended.
• Never install the washer on a platform or weakly
supported structure.

CLEARANCES

To ensure sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow,
allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the
sides and 4 in. (10 cm) behind the unit. Be sure to allow
for wall, door, or floor moldings that may increase the
required clearances.
56 "
(142.3 cm)
Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead shelves,
cabinets, ceilings, etc., is 56 in.
NOTE: The washer must be installed on firm flooring to
minimize vibration during the spin cycle. Concrete flooring
is best, but a wood floor is sufficient, provided it is built
to FHA standards. The washer should not be installed on
rugs or exposed to weather.
7
45 5/8"
(115.9 cm)
28 ³/8"
(72.1 cm)