Washer Operating Instructions - Kenmore 417.6173 Series Use & Care Manual

Washer Operating Instructions

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons, read these
Important Safety Instructions in this
Use & Care Guide before operating this
washer.
WARNING
DO NOT wash water-resistant and
water-repellent type clothing or other
materials. Failure to closely follow
these instructions may result in ab-
normal vibrating and out-of-balance
conditions that could result in physical
injury, property damage, and/or appli-
ance damage.
Steps Tips
1. Sort • Sort by recommended cycle and
laundry
into loads
• Separate light, and colorfast items
that can
be washed
• Separate items that shed lint from
together.
• Separate heavily soiled items from
• Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or
2. Prepare • Empty pockets.
items for
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out
washing.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks,
• Place delicate and small items such
3. Pretreat • See Stain Removal Guide in this
stains and
heavy soil.
water temperature.
from dark and non-colorfast items.
items that attract lint. Casual,
synthetic, knit, and corduroy items
will pick up lint from towels, rugs,
and bedspreads.
lightly soiled items.
delicate items from durable items.
rugs and beach towels.
button buttons, and tie strings/
sashes. Remove non-washable trims
and ornaments.
as bras and hosiery in a mesh bag
(not included).
guide for safe, successful stain re-
moval instructions.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, DO
NOT operate washer if safety lid lock
is missing, damaged or operating
improperly.
Important
• DO NOT machine wash
items containing fiberglass.
Small particles of fiberglass
left in drum may transfer to
fabrics in other loads and
cause skin irritation and/or
damage to fabrics.
• DO NOT wash water-resis-
tant and water-repellent type
clothing or other materials
• Mend rips and tears to
prevent further damage
during washing.
• Turn knit items inside out to
prevent pilling.
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Safety Lid Lock