Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses; Vacation, Storage, And Moving Care - Kenmore Autimatic washers with Capypso wash motion Use And Care Manual

WASHER CARE
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach• Occasionally wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
To clean your washer interior, add 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 1 scoop or cap full of detergent into your dispenser,
and run the washer through the NORMAL cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary•
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
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.
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
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 washer or disconnect power.
• Turn oft the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on an EXTENDED SPIN cycle.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
5. Run the washer through any cycle with 1/2 the normal
recommended amount of detergent to clean out the
antifreeze.
To transport the washer.
1. Shut off both water faucets,
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, put in a
quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer
on an EXTENDED SPIN cycle.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system•
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Place the inlet hoses into the basket•
7o Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the
basket.
8o Place the expanded foam plug retained from the washer's
shipping material into basket opening. Close the lid and put a
piece of tape over the lid and down to the front of the washer.
Re-installing the washer
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and
connect the washer.
2. Run the washer through any cycle with 1/2 the normal
recommended amount of detergent to clean out the
antifreeze, if used.
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