Storing The Washer; Cleaning The Dispenser - Kenmore 796.4128 Series Use & Care Manual

REGULAR CLEANING (continued)

Storing the Washer

If the washer will not be used for an extended period of time
and is in an area that could be exposed to freezing
temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the
washer from damage.
Turn OFF the water supply.
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Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water
from hoses.
Plug the power cord into a properly grounded
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electrical outlet.
4 Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV)
antifreeze to the empty wash drum and close the door.

Cleaning the Dispenser

The dispenser should be cleaned periodically to remove buildup of detergent and other laundry products that can
cause the dispenser not to dispense the laundry product properly.
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Pull the dispenser drawer out until it stops.
Press the POWER button, then press the SPIN SPEED
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button without selecting a cycle. Press the START/PAUSE
button to activate the drain pump. This will expel some
of the antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer
from damage.
Unplug the power cord, dry the drum interior with a soft
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cloth, and close the door.
Refer to the instructions below to clean and dry the
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dispenser drawer.
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Store the washer in an upright position.
To remove the antifreeze from the washer after
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storage, run the EXPRESS WASH cycle. Do not add
laundry to this cycle.
Press down the lock tab located between the bleach
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and softener compartments and slide the drawer out.
Remove the liquid detergent box, softener and
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bleach inserts from their compartments.
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Clean the dispenser compartments and inserts with
warm soapy water.
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