Sears KENMORE 91601 - Manual (Page 14)

Care and Storage
CLEANING WASHER
INSIDE TUB
J Remove items from washer as soon as
cycle is completed to prevent devel­
opment of mildew
2. Often, when heavily soiled clothes
have been washed, a deposit of sand
or dirt may appear around tub after
completion of cycle.. This may be
easily removed by using a liquid
cleanser and rinsing thoroughly with
water
OUTSIDE CABINET
• Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive
cleaners on any surface of Laundry
Center
• At end of each laundry day, push
Cycle Selector knob in, wipe top and
both sides of washer lid and dryer
door with a damp cloth. Tutn off 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 enamel
are available from your SEARS Store
or Service Center to touch up scratches
on painted cabinet
GLEAMING DRYER
LINT SCREEN
BEFORE OR AFTER
DRYING EACH LOAD
Remove and clean lint screen,
located at bottom of door opening
Failure to do so will result in longer
drying times
[AWARNIN^ Lint screen must be
In place when dryer is operating
Dryer Drum
[AWARNING! Disconnect electrical
supply cord before doing any of the
following cleaning or servicing pro­
cedures on Laundry Center,, Failure to
disconnect can cause electrical shock or
serious personal injury.
iAWARNINGj Do not use any type of
spray cleanser when cleaning dryer
interior. Poisonous fumes or electrical
shock can occur.
If drum is stained from noncoloifast
fabrics, clean with a damp doth and
mild liquid household cleanser. Wipe
away cleanser residue before drying
next load of clothes
EXHAUST SYSTEIM
AND INTERIOR
jAWARNINGl The interior of the dryer
cabinet and exhaust duct can gather lint
and dust over time depending on type of
articles dried and amount 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 personnel
TO STORE
LAUNDRY CENTER
IN THE COLD
The unit cannot be operated in freezing
temperatures, Before storing appliance,
remove water from all parts of washer.
1 Turn off water supply faucets Dis­
connect hoses from faucets and
drain
2 Add 1 gallon of non-toxic RV anti­
freeze {available from hardware or
recreational vehicle store) to washer
tub,.
3 Push Cycle Selector knob in, turn
knob to the right to SPIN ONLY and
pull knob out
4,- Let washer spin for 1 or 2 minutes to
let all water drain out,. Some, but not
all, of the RV antifreeze will be ex­
pelled
5 Push Cycle Selector knob in, dry tub
interior, disconnect electrical plug
and dose lid..
Store appliance in an upright position
To remove antifreeze after storage, run
washer through a complete cycle using
112 cup detergent Do not add clothes
load
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