Storing The Washer; Cleaning The Dispenser - Kenmore 796.4116 Series Use & Care Manual

I REGULAR CLEANING (continued)
Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time
and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing
temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the
washer from damage.
I Turn OFF the water supply.
Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water
from hoses.
O Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
O Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)
antifreeze to the empty wash drum and close the door.
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Pressthe POWER buffon, then press the SPIN SPEED
button without selecting a cycle. Pressthe START/PAUSE
button to activate the drain pump. This will expel some
of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer
from damage.
Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior with a soft
cloth, and close the door.
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Refer to the instructions below to clean and dry the
dispenser drawer.
O Store the washer in an upright position.
O o remove the antifreeze from the washer after
storage, run the EXPRESS WASH cycle. Do not add
laundry to this cycle.
Cleaning the Dispenser
The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup of detergent and other laundry products that can
cause the dispenser not to dispense the laundry product properly.
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O Pull the dispenser drawer out until it stops.
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Press down the lock tab located between the bleach
and softener compartments and slide the drawer out.
Remove the liquid detergent box, softener and
bleach inserts from their compartments.
Clean the dispenser compartments and inserts with
warm soapy water.
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