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Spacious washer and dryer combination unit is perfect for any home or apartment. Easy access to both wash tub and dryer basket make this unit perfect for any location. The stacked design allows you to put an Extra Large Capacity washer and electric dryer in tight spaces - like closets or bathrooms. Washer has variable water levels and 8 cycles including Soak and Prewash. You can wash and dry at the same time.
| Dimensions and Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Depth (in.): | 30.81 |
| Dryer Capacity: | 5.7 |
| Height to Top of Control Panel: | 75.5 |
| Washer Interior Capacity (cu. ft.): | 2.7 |
| Weight (lbs.): | 291 |
| Width (in.): | 27 |
| Product Overview: | |
| Appliance Brand: | Kenmore |
| Dimensions and Capacity | |
|---|---|
| Depth (in.): | 30.81 |
| Dryer Capacity: | 5.7 |
| Height to Top of Control Panel: | 75.5 |
| Washer Interior Capacity (cu. ft.): | 2.7 |
| Weight (lbs.): | 291 |
| Width (in.): | 27 |
| Product Overview: | |
| Appliance Brand: | Kenmore |
| Installation Instructions: | Click Here |
| See Owners Manual: | Click Here |
| Color: | |
| Color Family: | White |
| General Features: | |
| Control Type: | Mechanical |
| Interior Light: | No |
| Permanent Press Dry Rack: | No |
| Power Cord Included: | No |
| Self Cleaning Lint Filter: | Yes |
| Venting: | |
| Venting Options: | 4-way venting |
| Warranty: | |
| General Warranty: | 1 year parts and labor |
| Durability: | |
| Drum Material: | Plastic |
| Wash Basket Material: | Plastic |
| Cleaning: | |
| Number of Water Temperatures: | 4 |
| Wash Agitator (Motion): | Agitator |
| Dispensers: | |
| Detergent Dispenser: | No |
| Fabric Softener Dispenser: | No |
| Prewash Detergent Dispenser: | No |
| Special Cycles: | |
| Air Fluff Cycle: | Yes |
| Sensor Dry Cycle: | No |
| Speed / Quick Dry Cycle: | No |
| Cycles: | |
| Delicate Dry Cycle: | Yes |
| Delicate Wash Cycle: | Yes |
| Heavy Duty Dry Cycle: | Yes |
| Heavy Duty Wash Cycle: | Yes |
| Normal Dry Cycle: | Yes |
| Normal Wash Cycle: | Yes |
| Permanent Press Dry Cycle: | Yes |
| Whites Cycle: | Yes |
| Cycle Options: | |
| Timed Dry Option: | Yes |
| Efficiency: | |
| Kilowatt Hrs. per Year: | 345 |
| Certifications | |
| ENERGY STAR Compliant: | No |
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Spacious washer and dryer combination unit is perfect for any home or apartment. Easy access to both wash tub and dryer basket make this unit perfect for any location. The stacked design allows you to put an Extra Large Capacity washer and electric dryer in tight spaces - like closets or bathrooms. Washer has variable water levels and 8 cycles including Soak and Prewash. You can wash and dry at the same time.
Added on February 16, 2009
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(21 reviews)
12 of 21 (57%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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I've had the Laundry Center 97812 for about a month. I previously had a similar product from another manufacturer that lasted over 15 years. I didn't have space for a full sized washer & dryer, and only one electrical outlet so I didn't consider getting two separate stacked units. The 97812 has worked well, and seems to have good capacity for the laundry needs of a small household (1-2 persons). The salesperson at Sears was very helpful, and the installers were excellent, took great care that they didn't scrape the walls, and they were on time, quick, and efficient. My biggest complaint is that the dryer buzzer is extremely loud, and it lasts for several very long seconds. It could well disturb my neighbors so I would not want to use it past 10 pm; for a product that's likely to be purchased by the owner of a small condominium with shared walls, the sound level of the buzzer seems excessive (otherwise it's a pretty quiet unit). The lint screen has generally worked well; the only time I had excess lint was when I washed some new sheets. I'm happy with the product.
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Very noisy machine. Won't let you have hot water...installation was very very poor. I used to buy Kenmore products but not any longer. The installation crew didn't want to install it and gave me every reason not to.....I needed an drip pan....not true......they could not even find the new plug I had installed on the old unit.....guess what....the new plug that they unplugged from the old unit was still on the old unit...they left my home a mess and said they did not have time to clean up their mess....and when I asked them out cleaning it up I was told "be happy we put it in". Never ever will I buy anything from Sears again. Years ago I had all Kenmore appliances put in my kitchen with not one problem at all. Now that Sears does not install their own products it is not the same. No more Sears for me.
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budget consciousVery noisy machine. Won't let you have hot water...installation was very very poor. I used to buy Kenmore products but not any longer. The installation crew didn't want to install it and gave me every reason not to.....I needed an drip pan....not true......they could not even find the new plug I had installed on the old unit.....guess what....the new plug that they unplugged from the old unit was still on the old unit...they left my home a mess and said they did not have time to clean up their mess....and when I asked them out cleaning it up I was told "be happy we put it in". Never ever will I buy anything from Sears again. Years ago I had all Kenmore appliances put in my kitchen with not one problem at all. Now that Sears does not install their own products it is not the same. No more Sears for me.
homemaker and grandmaI've had this unit since June 2004 and it's still working like new. I have a big family and live on a farm and this washer and dryer has done tons of laundry for me. It is a real space saver in my bathroom and we've definitely gotten our money's worth out this machine
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looking for energy savingsI bought this last December and it worked fine for a few months. 2 months ago, the latch that keeps the washer lid locked during the wash cycle began to stick and kept it locked after the cycle was finished. I had to start using a knife to open it. Today it still sticks a little, but seems to be working better.
Yesterday, the dryer stopped working. It just won't turn on. Researching the problem online, it seems to be a very common problem with a few possible solutions. I called Sears today to come out and fix it, but I have to wait two weeks for a repair person to come out to look at it.
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