Care And Cleaning; Regular Cleaning - Kenmore 796.3140* Use & Care Manual

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,read and follow this entire Use &
Care Guide, including the Important Safety !nstructions, before operating this washer,
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nplug the washer I_efore cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow thiswarning can cause seri-
ous injury,fire, electric 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 itslife. The outside
of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a
mild, nonabrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents,cleaning alcohols, 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 lid
opening and lid glass.
Always remove itemsfrom the washer as soonas the cycle
is complete. Leaving clamp itemsin the washer con cause
wrinkling, color transfer, and odor. Runthe CLEAN '_LASH-
ERcycle once a month, or more often if needed, to remove
detergent buildup and other residue.
Clean Washer Cycle
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Remove any clothing in the tub.
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Add liquid chlorine bleach or another tub cleaner
designed specifically for cleaning washers.
- If using liquid chlorine bleach
Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
compartment.
NOTE: Add one cup of liquid bleach. Do not exceed the
maximum fill line and do not pour undiluted liquid bleach
directly intothe tub.
Storing the Washer
If the washer will not be used for an extended period of
time and isin an area that could be exposed to freezing
temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the
washer from damage.
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Turn OFF the water supply.
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isconnect hosesfrom water supply and drain water
from hoses.
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Plug the
cord into
properly grounded el_ricol
power
a
outlet.
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Add 1
of nontoxic recreational vehicle
gallon
(RV)
a n-
tifreeze
to the empty tub and close the lid. NEVER use
automotive antifreeze.
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Press the POWER bbCton,then pressthe DRAIN & SPIN
button. Press the START/PAUSE button to activate
the drain pump. Allow the drain pump to run
for one minute, then press the POWER button to
shut off the washer. This will expel some of the
antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer
from damage.
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Unplug the power cord, dry the tub interior with a
soft
cloth, and close the lid.
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Removethe inserts from the
Drain
dispenser.
any
water
in the compartments and let them dry.
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Store the washer in an upright position.
- If using powdered cleaners
Remove the liquid detergent cup and add powder
cleaner to the main "washcompartment of the dis-
penser drawer.
- If using a tablet cleaner
Put the tablet diredly into the tub.
NOTE:
° Do not add tablet cleaner to the dispenser drawer.
• Do not add any laundry detergent or fabric softener to
the dispenser drawer when usingCLEAN \,A/ASHER.
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Close the lid and press the PO'vVERbutton to turn the
washer ON. Pressthe CLEAN VCASHER button, then
press the START/PAUSE bL,Cton to begin the cycle.
Selecting any other cycle after CLEAN WASHERhas
been selected will cause the CLEAN WASHER cycle to
be cancelled.
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After the cycle ends, open the lid and allow the tub
interior to dry completely.
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To remove the antifreeze from the washer after
storage, run a complete EXPRESS"WASH cycle using
detergent. Do not add laundry to this cycle.
Removing Mineral Buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale
can form on internal components of the washer. Use of
a water softener is recommended
in areas with hard
water.
Use a descaler, such as Washer Magic ®, to remove
visible mineral buildup. After descaling, always run the
CLEAN W'ASHER cycle before washing clothing.
Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from
the stainless steel tub using a stainless steel cleaner. Do
NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
Leave
the Lid Open
If the washer will not be used for several days, leave
the lid open overnight to allow the tub to dry,
NOTE: Runthe CLEAN VVASHERcycle once a montl_ If a
mildewy or musty smell is present, run the clean washer
cycle once a week for three consecutive weeks.
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