Drying Tips; Care And Storage - Kenmore SEARS 91801191901 Use & Care Manual

CLEANING WASHER
Inside Tub
Remove items from washer as
soon as cycle is completed to pre-
vent development of mildew°
Often, when heavily soiled
clothes have been washed, a
deposit of sand or dirt may ap-
pear around tub after completion
of cycle,. This may be easily
removed by using a liquid
cleanser and rinsing thoroughly
with water°
Cabinet
• Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleaners on any surface
of the Electronic Laundry Center°
At end of each laundry day, wipe
top and both sides of washer lid
and dryer door with a damp
cloth. Turn oft hot and cold
water to reduce pressure on water
hoses,
• Occasionally clean entire cabinet
with a damp cloth. Stains on lid,
top or tub can be removed with a
diluted solution of chlorine
bleach (1/2 cup to 1 quart water).
Rinse well with clear water.
= Spray cans of color-matched
ename! are available f_'om your
SEARS Store or Service Center to
touch up scratches on painted
cabinet°
CLEANING DRYER
Lint Screen
,ml
BEFORE OR AFTER
DRYING EACH LOAD
Remove and clean lint screen,
located in door recess. Failure
to do so will result in longer
drying times.
[AWARNING] Lint screen
must be in place when dryer is
operating°
Lint screen
in place
Dryer door wilI not close if tint
screen is not properly inserted.
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Care and Storage
Dryer Drum
Disconnect electri-
cal
supply cord before doing any of
the following
cleaning
or servicing
procedures on the Electronic
Laundry Center. Failure to dis-
connect can cause electrical shock or
serious personal injury°
[_WARNINGJ Do not use any type
of spray cleanser when cleaning
dryer interior. Poisonous fumes or
electrical shock can occur.
= tf drum is stained from non-
colorfast fabrics, clean with a
damp cloth and mild liquid
household cleanser° Wipe away
the cleanser residue before drying
the next load of clothes.
Air Grill
This should be done when grill ap-
pears clogged.
AIR "_!i!
GRILL
PROCEDURE:
Remove right end of air grill first
before using a small screwdriver to
deflect tab to the left until it
releases. Slide the right end of air
grill toward rear of dryer to release
locking rib along front. Slide air
grill to the right to remove the left
end. To reinstall air grill, position
grill with locking rib towards front
of dryer, insert left end into slot.
Slide air grill toward front until
locking rib engages front of slot.
Carefully deflect right tab until it
locks in place.
Exhaust System
and interior
"CLEAN FILTER" flashing in
dryer display window during opera-
tion indicates blocked air flow. Stop
dryer, disconnect appliance from
electrical supply, and check lint
filter, exhaust duct, and vent hood°
The interior of the
dryer cabinet and exhaust duct can
gather lint and dust over time
depending on type of articles dried
and amout of' use_ An excessive
amount of lint build-up could result
in inefficient drying and possible
fire hazard. These areas should be
cleaned approximately every 18
months by qualified service person-
neL
TO STORE LAUNDRY
CENTER IN THE COLD
The unit cannot be operated in
freezing temperatures. Before stor-
ing appliance, remove water from
all parts of washer°
I. Turn off water supply faucets°
Disconnect hoses from faucets
and drain_
2. Add 1 gallon of non-toxic RV
antifreeze (available from hard-
ware or recreational vehicle
store) to washer tub.
3. Touch SPIN ONLY.
4. Let washer spin for 1 or 2
minutes to let all water drain out.
Some but not all of the RV anti-
freeze will be expelled.
5. Dry tub interior, disconnect elec-
trical plug and close lid,
Store appliance in an upright posi-
tion.
To remove antifreeze after storage,
run washer through a complete cycle
using 112 cup detergent. Do not add
clothes load.