Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 970.C4808 Series Use & Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

Outside Routine Cleaning
• 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.
• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh,
gritty or abrasive cleansers
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine
bleach (1 part bleach to 8 parts 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 tape.
• When cleaning chrome parts use a window cleaner with am-
monia or mild soap and water.
• Before moving the washer, place a strip of cardboard or thin
fi berboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to
the fl oor.
Winterizing Instructions
IMPORTANT
If the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur
or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing
instructions to prevent damage to the washer:
1 Turn off water supply faucets.
2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water
from hoses.
3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
4 Add 1 gallon (3.8 L) nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)
antifreeze to empty wash drum. Close door.
5 Select the Rinse & Spin cycle and deselect Extra Rinse.
Press Start and let the washer drain for 1 minute to drain
out all the water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be
expelled.
6 Press POWER, unplug electrical power cord, dry off drum
interior and close door.
7 Remove dispenser drawer. Drain any water in
compartments and dry compartments. Replace drawer.
8 Store washer in an upright position.
9 To remove antifreeze from washer after storage, perform
Clean Washer cycle as described earlier.
IMPORTANT
Do not store or place laundry products on top of
washer at any time. They can damage the fi nish
or controls.
Follow WINTERIZING
INSTRUCTIONS for cold
weather storage and
care.
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