Regular Cleaning; Cleaning The Exterior; Care And Cleaning Of The Interior; Door Seal And Glass Cleaning - Kenmore 796.4031*9 series Use And Care Manual

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this
entire manual, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer.
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish.
REGULAR CLEANING
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The outside of
the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, non-
abrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use methytated spirits, solvents, or
similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners
because they can damage the surface.
Care and Cleaning of the Interior
Use a towel or soft cloth to wipe around the washer door
opening, door seat, and door glass. These areas should be
kept clean to ensure a watertight seat. Be sure to wipe under
the inside rubber seat to remove any moisture or soil.
Always remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle is
completed. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause
wrinkling, color transfer, and odor.
Run the CLEAN WASHER cycle once a month, or more often if
needed, to remove detergent buildup and other residue.
Read these instructions carefully before beginning the
CLEAN WASHER cycle.
O Open the door and remove any clothing the wash drum.
in
O Open the drawer. dispenser
O Add liquidchlorine bleachor tub cleaner.
Some powderor tablettub cleanerswhich are manufactured for
this purposecan be used.
(NOTE : Do not add any laundrydetergent or fabric softenerto
the drawerwhen usingCLEAN WASHER.)
- If using liquid chlorine bleach
Add liquidchlorinebleachto the bleachcompartmentof the
drawer. (NOTE : Do notexceed the maximum fill line and do
notpour undilutedliquid bleachdirectlyintothe wash drum.)
- If using powder cleaner
Removethe liquiddetergentcup and add powdercleanerto
the main wash compartmentof the drawer.
- If using tablet cleaner
Add tablet cleanerto the wash drum directly.
(NOTE : Do not add tablet cleanerto the drawer.)
O Ctosethe drawer and washer door.
O Setect WASHERand press START.
CLEAN
NOTE: It is recommendedthat CLEANWASHER shouldbe
repeatedmonthly. If mildew or mustysmell alreadyexists, run
CLEAN WASHERfor 3 consecutiveweeks. After CLEAN WASHER
is completeor whenthe washer is not used, leavethe washer door
open for betterventilationand drying insideof the washer.
Door Seal and Glass Cleaning
Due to the location and nature of the door seat, some detergent
and soil residue may build up on the door glass and seat.
Periodic cleaning with a bleach solution can help remove
buildup and stains and can help sanitize the seal to prevent
odors.
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NOTE: Wear rubber gloves and eye protection while performing
the following procedure:
O Ditute 3/4 77 chlorine bleach with 1
cup
(1
ml)
liquid gallon
(3.8 L) of warm/hot water.
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Use this solution to wipe down all
surfaces of the gasket and glass
gasket to remove any deposits
left there. (The gasket is stiff. Be
sure to fold back the lip of the
gasket to get under the edge
where residue can build up.)
O Wipe the gasket and glass with a dry cloth.
O Leave the door open to allow the gasket to dry completely.
NOTE:
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use of bleach.
• Do not use undiluted bleach as this wilt damage the gasket.
Removing Mineral Buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, lime scale can form on
internal components of the washer. Use of a water softener is
recommended in areas with hard water.
Use a descater, such as Washer Magic®,and run the CLEAN
WASHER cycle before washing clothing.
Do NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners; they can damage
the surface.
Storing the Washer
If the washer wilt not be used for an extended period of time and
is in an area that could be exposed to freezing temperatures:
O Turn OFF water supplytap.
_ Disconnecthoses from water supply and drain water from hoses.
O Ptugthe cord into electricaloutlet.
power
a properlygrounded
O Add 1 gallon of nontoxicrecreationalvehicle (RV)antifreeze to
the emptywash drum. Closedoor.
O Setectthe and let washer for 1 minuteto drain out spin cycle spin
all the water.
NOTE: Not all of the RV antifreezewill be expelled.
Unplugthe powercord, dry the drum interiorwith a soft cloth,and
close thedoor.
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Removethe insertsfrom the dispenser.Drainany water in
compartmentsand dry the compartments.
Storethe washer in an uprightposition.
To remove the antifreezefrom the washer after storage,run
washer through a completecycle usinga small amount of
detergent.Do not add laundry!