Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 134454200 Use & Care Manual

Care and Cleaning
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(Lock tab is visible only after drawer has
pulled
been out)
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Outside
• When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp
cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses.
• As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleansers. If door or console becomes stained, (:lean
with diluted chlorine bleach [I/2 cup (120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 L) water].
Rinse several times with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and
mild detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard
under the front leveling legs to prevent floor damage.
Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer Area
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue
should be removed once or twice a month.
Remove the drawer by first sliding tile safety latch to the right, then pulling
tile drawer out until it stops. (Figure 1)
Reach back into the left rear corner of the drawer cavity and press down
firmly on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.
(Figure 2)
Remove tile insert from tile bleach and fabric softener compartments.
(Figure 3)
• Rinse tile drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of
accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softener
residue may indicate improper dilution or more frequent cleaning is
required.
To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean tile recess.
Remove all residue from tile upper and lower parts of the recess. (Figure 4)
Replace the insert pressing the "X" to lock it in place. Return the dispenser
drawer.
Inside
• Remove items from tile washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excesswrinkling,
color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer.
• Before cleaning tile washer interior, unplug the electricat power cord to
avoid electrical shock hazards.
• Dry around the washer door opening, flexible gasket, and door glass.
These areas should always be clean to ensure a water tight seal.
• When extremely soiled items have been washed, a dirty residue may
remain on the drum. Remove this by wiping the drum with a nonabrasive
household cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with water.
• The plastic drum vanes may become stained from fabric: dye. Clean these
parts with a nonabrasive household cleanser. This prevents dye transfer to
future loads.
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