Kenmore 417.6173 Series Use & Care Manual page 24

Care and Cleaning
• Before cleaning the washer interior, un-
plug the electrical power cord to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
• When extremely soiled items have been
washed, a dirty residue may remain on
the tub. Remove this by wiping the tub
with a nonabrasive household cleanser.
Rinse thoroughly with water.
• The base plate or tub may become
stained from fabric dye. Clean these
parts with a nonabrasive household
cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to
future loads.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT store or place laundry prod-
ucts on top of laundry center at any
time. They can damage the finish or
controls.
Cleaning Outside of Laundry
Center
• When washing is completed, wipe
top and sides of laundry center with a
damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to
prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and
water. Never use harsh, gritty or abra-
sive cleansers
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean
with diluted chlorine bleach (1 part
bleach to 8 parts water). Rinse several
times with clear water.
• When cleaning chrome parts, it is best
to use only a damp cloth.
• Remove glue residue from tape or la-
bels with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent. Or, touch residue with
the sticky side of tape.
• Before moving the laundry center, place
a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent
damage to the floor.
Winterizing Instructions
IMPORTANT
Winterize the laundry center if it is
stored in an area where freezing can
occur or moved in freezing tempera-
tures to prevent damage to the washer:
1. Turn off water supply faucets.
2. Disconnect hoses from water supply
and drain water from hoses.
3. Plug electrical cord into a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
4. Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic
recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to
empty wash drum. Close door.
5. Select rinse & spin cycle. Start cycle
and let washer drain for 1 minute to
drain out all water. Not all of the RV
antifreeze will be expelled.
6. Stop the cycle, unplug electrical
power cord, dry off tub interior, and
close the lid.
7. Store laundry center in an upright
position.
8. To remove antifreeze from washer
after storage, run empty washer
through a complete cycle using
detergent. DO NOT add wash load.
Follow
WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS
for cold weather
storage and care.
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