Summary of Contents for Sears Kenmore electric laundry center
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Record and retain these numbers. • Operation Model Number: • Care Serial Number: • Service Purchase Date: Keep it in a safe place. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. P/N 131786800 (9809)
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Prevent Injury Avoidfire hazard or electrical shock, Donotuse anadaptor To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the plug or extension cord or remove laundry center must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service grounding p rong fromelectrical power person in accordance with local codes, Installation instructions are packed in the cord,Failure to followthis warning laundrycenter for the installer's reference, Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load, Washing Procedures • Read Washer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model, • Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer, Sort laundry into...
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6. Add laundry load to washer. • Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub, Do not overload washer. • Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items evenly.
Start the washer. Washing Procedures Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob Washer will fill and (continued) agitate with the lid open The tub will not spin unless the lid is closed • To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob •...
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Stain Removal STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or gum, rubber cement nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash. products, egg Beverages (coffee, tea, soda, Pretreat stain.
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Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage, For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association, PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains •...
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying, Drying Procedures • Read Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model, • Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this dryer, Prepare items for...
Dryer Features Convenience Hanger (some models) The Convenience Hanger is located above and to the left of the dryer door, Pull out on the handle until the hanger stops (approximately 12 inches), Usefor hanging dried clothes, Maximum capacity is 30 pounds, Cycle Signal Control (some models) When the Cycle Signal Control isON, a signal will sound atthe end of each cycle and...
Care and Cleaning To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, and those listed below, • Before cleaning the washer or dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards, •...
Care and Cleaning Winterizing Instructions If the laundry center is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved (continued) freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the laundry center: Follow Turn off water supply faucets, Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses, Winterizing Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet,...
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WASHER - OPERATING (continued) Washer does not start Cycle selector is not in correct position, Move indicator clockwise slightly, Pull out knob, (continued). Motor is overheated, Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated, It will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned...
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION DRYER Dryer does not start. Electrical powercord Jsnotsecurelyplugged Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet, in or plug may be loose, Housefuseblownorcircuitbreakertripped, Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse, Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit, Thermal limiter tripped, Call authorized...
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This warranty applies only while this Laundry Center is in use in the United States. purchase, Sears will replace any gear case parts that are defective in material orworkmanship. You must pay the labor cost to have them installed. This warranty...
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Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio-1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance...