Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses - Kenmore Automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other
spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge
as they occur. Occasionally wipe the out-
side of the washer to keep it looking like
new,
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your
washer. They can damage the finish.
Check all pockets for pins, clips, money,
bolts, nuts, etc, Do not lay these objects
on your washer after emptying pockets.
Interior
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of
chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500
mL) of detergent. Run washer through a
complete cycle using hot water. Repeat
process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits
using only cleaners labeled as washer
safe.
WATER INLET HOSES
Replace inlet hoses after five years of
use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Pe-
riodically inspect and replace inlet hoses
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are
found. When replacing your inlet hoses,
mark the date of replacement on the
label with a permanent marker.
WINTER STORAGE
OR MOVING CARE
Install and store your washer where it will
not freeze. Because some water may
stay in the hoses and pump, freezing can
damage your washer, If storing or moving
your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets,
2, Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses,
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R,V.-type antifreeze
in the basket.
4. Run washer on a SPIN setting for
about 30 seconds to mix the
anti-freeze and water, Some of the
mixture will pump out while the
washer spins,
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses,
2, Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete
cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent
to clean out antifreeze.
NON-USE OR VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you
are at home. If you will be on vacation or
not using your washer for an extended
period of time, you should:
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn
off electrical power to the washer.
• Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding
(due to a water pressure surge) while
you are away.
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