Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses - Kenmore Electronic three-speed automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Proper care of your washer can extend
its life. This section explains how to care
for your washer properly and safely.
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other
spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge
as they occur. Occasionally wipe the
outside 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 of chlorine
bleach mixed with 2 cups 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. Periodically 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.
FLUORESCENT CONSOLE LIGHT
Lights the console and washer top. The
light is turned on and off by a rocker
switch at the right front top of the console,
partially under the washer console lid.
To turn the light on:
STEP 1. Push the lower part of the
switch down and hold for a few seconds
until the light starts to glow.
STEP 2. Release the switch, the light
will turn on.
Changing the Fluorescent Light'Bulb:
STEP 1. Unplug the washer power
supply oord from the electrical supply.
STEP 2. Open the lid of the console
by lifting the left and right front edges
of the textured lid.
STEP 3. PuLl off and remove the plastic
light cover.
STEP 4. Remove the bulb by rotating
it in the socke,ts. Rotate the top of the
bulb toward the washer, the bottom of
the bulb towa_'d you.
STEP 5. Put t3e new bulb in the socket•
Rotate the top of the bulb toward you
and the bottor_l of the bulb toward the
console to lock it in place.
STEP 6. Replace the plastic light cover.
STEP 7. Close the top of the console by
pushing down on the left and right front
edges of the: textured lid.
STEP 8. Plug the washer power supply
cord into the el,_ctrical supply.
To turn the light off, push the upper part
of the switch.
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