Caring For Your Laundry Center; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses; Cleaning Your Dryer - Kenmore Washer/Dryer Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

This section explains how to care for
your laundry center properly and safely.
Proper care of your laundry center
can extend its life and help you avoid
costly service calls.
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
EXTERIOR
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other
spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge
as they occur. Occasionally wipe the
outside of the washer to keep it looking
like new.
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your
washer. They can damage the finish.
Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,
bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects
on your laundry center after emptying
pockets.
INTERIOR
Clean interior with 1 cup of chlorine
bleach mixed with 2 cups of detergent.
Run washer through a complete cycle
using hot water. Repeat process if
necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after five years
of use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Periodically inspect and replace inlet
hoses if you find bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks. When replacing your inlet
hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
CLEANING YOUR DRYER
EXTERIOR
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the
cabinet and console. Avoid using harsh
abrasives. Do not put sharp metal
objects on or in your dryer. They can
damage the finish.
INTERIOR
Explosion Hazard
Use nonfla,rnmable cleaners.
Failure to clo so can result in death,
explosion, fire, or burns.
Garments that contain unstable dyes,
such as denirn blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the
drum interior.
To clean dryer drum:
STEP 1. Mak,_ a paste with detergent
and very warm water and apply to a soft
cloth. Continue with STEPS 2.-4.
or
STEP l a. Spray nonflammable liquid
household cleaner on the stained area.
Continue with STEPS 2-4.
STEP 2. Scrub area until all excess dye
is removed.
STEP 3. Wipe thoroughly with a
damp cloth.
STEP 4. Tumble a load of clean towels
for 20 minutes to dry.
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