Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 417 Series Owner's Manual

Careand Cleaning
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Outside
• Whenwashingiscompleted,vvipetopandsidesofwasherwith adamp
cloth. Turn waterfaucets offto prevent pressure build-upin the hoses.
• As needed, clean thecabinetwith mild soap and water. Never use harsh,
grittyor abrasivecleansers. Ifdoororconsole becomes stained, clean
withdilutedchlorinebleach [1/2cup(120 ml)in I quart(.95 L)water].
Rinseseveraltimeswithclearwater.
• Removeglueresiduefromtapeorlabelswith a mixtureofwarmwater and
mild detergent. Or, touch residuewith thestickyside ofthetapeor label.
• Before movingthewasher, placeastripofcardboard orthinfiberboard
under thefrontleveling legsto preventfloor damage.
(Locktab isvisibleonlyafter drawer has
been pulledout)
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Cleaning the Dispenser DrawerArea
Detergentandfabricsoftener maybuild upinthedispenserd rawer. Residue
should be removed onceor twicea month.
• Removethedrawer byflrst slidingthesafetylatch totheright, then pulling
thedrawerout until itstops. (Figure I )
• Reach backintotheleft rearcorner ofthedrawer cavityand press down
firmlyon the Iocktab (Ieft rear portion ofthed rawer). Pulloutthedrawer.
(Figure2)
• RemovetheinsertsfromthebIeach and fabricsoftenercompartments.
(Figure3)
• Rinsethedrawerand insertswith hottapwater to removetraces of
accumulated powdersandliquids. Largeamountsoffabricsoftener
residue mayindicateimproperdilutionor morefrequentcteaning is
required.
• Tocteanthedraweropening, useasmall brushtocleantherecess.
Removeall residuefromtheupperand lower paris oftherecess. (Figure4)
• Returnthe bleach andfabricsoftenerinsertstotheir propercompartments.
Replacethedispenserdrawerand runthe Prewashcyclewithoutanywash
Ioadinthedrum.
Inside
• Remove items from thewasher as soon asthecycle ends. Excess
wrinkling, colortransfer, and odors maydevelopin items leftinthewasher.
• Beforecleaningthewasherinterior, unplug theelectrical power cordto
avoid electricalshockhazards.
• Dryaroundthewasherdoor opening,flexiblegasket, and doorglass.
Theseareas should always becleantoensureawater tight seaI.
• When extremelysoiled items have beenwashed, adirtyresidue may
remainonthedrum. Removethis bywipingthedrumwith a nonabrasive
householddeanser. Rinsethoroughlywithwater.
• The plasticdrumvanes may becomestained from fabricdye. Clean these
partswith a nonabrasivehousehoId cleanser.This prevents dyetransferto
futureloads.
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