Kenmore 4908 - Manual (Page 23)

Turn off the water faucets after finishing the day’s washing.
This wiii shut off the water suppiy to your Washer and prevent
the uniikeiy possibiiity of damage from escaping water. Leave
the door open to aiiow the inside of your Washer to dry out.
Use a soft cioth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as
they occur.
Clean the following as recommended:
Control Panel - Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners
directly on the panel.
Cabinet - Clean with soap and water.
Cleaning the interior
Clean the interior of your Washer periodically to remove any dirt,
soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial residue that may remain in
your Washer as a result of washing clothes.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant
conditions, including odors and/or permanent stains on your
Washer or laundry.
Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use a cleaner
labeled “Washer safe”.
Cleaning the dispensers
The automatic dispenser may need to be cleaned periodically
due to laundry additive buildup.
1. Pull out the detergent liquid from detergent compartment.
Cleaning the exterior
2. Remove the siphon cap from the fabric softener and bleach
compartments.
3. Wash all of the parts under running water.
4. Clean the dispenser recess with a soft brush.
5. Reinsert the siphon cap and push it firmly into place.
6 . Push the dispenser back into place.
7. Run a Rinse+Spin cycle without any load in your washer.
Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses
and internal components before storage.
Prepare your Washer for storage as follows:
■ Select the Express Wash cycle and add bleach to the
automatic dispenser. Run your Washer through the cycle
without a load.
■ Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses.
■ Unplug your Washer from the electrical outlet and leave your
Washer door open to let air circulate inside the tumbler.
■ If your Washer has been stored in below-freezing
temperatures, allow time for any leftover water in your
Washer to thaw out before use.
Storing your washer
Cleaning the debris filter
We recommend cleaning the debris filter when water does not
drain well.
1. Open the filter cover by using a key or coin.
2. Unscrew the drain cap by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Hold the cap on the end of the drain tube and slowly pull it
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out about 6inches (15cm) and drain off all the water.
4. Remove the debris filter cap.