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Use and Care Guide CENTRO DE LAVANDERÍA de 27" (69 cm) de ancho Lavadora - Secadora Manual de Uso y Cuidado Models/Modelos ELECTRIC/ELÉCTRICA: 97812, 97822, GAS: 97912, 97962, 97972 P/N 137232700 (0906) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions..........................2-4 Washing Procedures..............................5-6 Stain Removal................................7 Common Washing Problems.............................8 Drying Procedures ..............................9 Features .................................10 Commom Drying Problems.............................10 Care and Cleaning............................11-12 Avoid Service Checklist.............................12-14 Warranty and Service.............................15 Español................................16-30 Product Record Read and Save These Instructions This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your laundry center.
Grounding type GAS LAUNDRY CENTERS: wall receptacle Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as Do not under Do not under any toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products any circumstances circumstances cut, containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce cut, remove, remove, or bypass Grounding type...
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Important Safety Instructions Con't • Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the laundry center. • Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time. •...
Washing Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. • Read the 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 before operating this washer.
Washing Procedures con't 6. Add laundry load to washer. • Dry load level should not be higher than the top of agitator vanes. Do not overload the washer. • Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items evenly.
Safe Stain Removal Procedures Stain Removal To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products. •...
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 •Add detergent before wash load.
Drying Procedures • Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying. • Read the 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 serious injury to persons or property, comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions and those listed below.
Features Cycle Signal Control (some models) When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models. Drum Light (some models) A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading.
Wash lint screen occasionally. • Every 18 months a Sears or other qualified service dealer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive amount of lint build-up could result in inefficient...
Foreign objects such as coins or safety Stop washer and check tub. If noise continues after pins may be in tub or pump. washer is restarted, objects may be in pump. Call Sears or other qualified service dealer. To prevent unnecessary noise and damage to tub, Belt buckles and metal fasteners are fasten fasteners and turn items inside out.
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OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WASHER - OPERATING (continued) Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out knob. Washer does not start Cycle selector is not in correct position. (continued). Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will Motor is overheated. automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has not been manually turned off).
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Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit. Thermal limiter tripped. Call a Sears or qualified service dealer for replacement. There are 2 house fuses in the dryer Replace fuse. Dryer runs but won't circuit.
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