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41799160120
Owner’s Manual
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Kenmore 41799160120 Owner’s Manual

Kenmore Laundry Center
Use and Care Guide
91601 Series
Contents
Important Safeguards ................... 2-3
How to Prepare Laundry Loads ..... 4
Dispensers ....................................... 5
Laundry Aids and Uses ................... 6
Stain Removal ................................. 7
How to Use Washer and Dryer ........8-9
Special Washer Features
Warranty and
Before Calling for Service ............ 16
mportant Safeguards
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A KENMORE LAUNDRY CENTER. WE HOPE
YOU HAVE YEARS AND YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
Included with this Kenmore Laundry Center are the Installation Instructions, Operating Instructions, and this Use and
Care Guide Refer to these instructions for details on how to install and operate
Laundry Center
NOTE: I he instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and main- taining any appliance
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2 Don't touch electrical switches.
3 Extinguish any open flames
4 Immediately call your gas
supplier
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap- pliance
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I_.WARNINGI Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug, extension cord or remove grounding prong from power supply
cord
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I PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
]_[kWARNING] Io reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using washer and dryer follow basic pre- cautions, including the following:
PreveRt Fire
Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oil, waxes, etc These sub- stances give off vapors that could ignite
or explode
[_0_WARNING]Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of dryer These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials,
[/XWARNING] Do not add gasoline, dry- cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to wash water
[hese substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode
[JkWARNING] Io prevent fire, do not use heat to dry articles containing
plastic, foam rubber' or similarly tex- tured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with feathers/down
[_,WARNING] Under certain condi- tions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE, If hot water
system has not been used for such a
period, before using washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow
from each for several minutes, I'his will release any accumulated hydrogen gas
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time
[_WARNINGI Clean lint screen before
or after each load The interior of the machine, lint screen housing and ex-
haust duct should be cleaned approxi-
mately every I8 months by qualified
service personnel An excessive amount
of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible
fire. See the "Care and Storage" sec- tion
[,t_,WARNINGI Keep area around ex- haust opening and surrounding areas free from accumulation of lint, dust and
dirt.
[,d_LWARNING1 Fluorocarbon aerosol spray fabric softeners are not recom-
mended for use in this dryer. Damage resulting from use of this type of
softener can be considered as misuse of dryer.
] Failure to comply with these warn- ings could result in fire, explosion,
serious bodily injury and/or damage to rubber or plastic parts of dryer
Protect Children
[AiLWARNINGIDo not allow children to play on or in Laundry Center Close supervision is necessary when Laundry
Center is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of
all appliances
[,I_WARNING] Destroy carton, plastic bags and metal band after Laundry Center is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
[J_kWARNING1 Keep laundry products out of children's reach Io prevent per- sonal injury, observe all warnings on product labels,
[,_WARNINGj Before Laundry Center is removed from service or discarded,
remove lid to washer and dryer compar't- merits to prevent accidental entrapment.
] Failure to comply with these warn- ings could result in serious personal in-
juries
Prevent Injury
[_WARNING] the Laundry Center
must be installed and electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes
by a qualified service person to prevent electric shock hazard and assure stability
during operation Installation instruc- tions are packed on top of washer for in-
statler's reference. Refer to INS TAIL LA-
]?ION [NSTRUC'IIONS for detailed
grounding procedures If Laundry Center is moved to a new location, have
unit checked and reinstalled by a quali- fied service person
[,_WARNINGI 'Io prevent personal in- jury or damage to Laundry Center, the electrical cord of' a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet "Ihe third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground dryer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord
_t_.WARNINGt t:ollow package direc- tions when using laundry products In- correct usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on
label,
• DO NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar
read and follow manufacturer's care labeI.
sort wash load by color, fabric and construction, amount of soil and linting
add measured amount of detergent or soap to empty washer Follow recommendations on detergent (soap) package for size load, soil and water conditions In hard water areas slightly
more detergent may be required for satisfactory results
dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to a cold wash
choose correct water level for size of wash load
select wash cycle designed for load to be washed
read additional information in this guide to make your launder- ing experience a satisfactory one,
put fabric softener in same water as soap, detergent or other laundry aids Oil-like spots on articles may result
overload washer Articles must have room to move and turn freely
[_I,WARNINGI To prevent personal in- jury and damage to washer or dryer:
• Do not repair or replace any part of unit or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide Use only authorized parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store this washer
where it will be exposed to weather
]_WARNING] ALWAYS disconnect Iaundry Center from electrical supply before attempting any service or clean- ing, Failure to do so can result in electri- cal shock or injury,
[&WARNING] Io prevent injury, never reach into the washer while parts are
moving Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in Cycle Selector Allow tub to coast to a complete stop
before reaching inside
t_WARNINGI Io prevent injury, do not reach into dryer if drum is moving Wait until machine has stopped completely
before reaching into drum.
Failure to comply with these warn-
ings could result in serious personal in- juries
Safety Features
IHERMAI.-LIMIIER SWIICH auto-
matically shuts down dryer motor in the unlikely event of an over-heated situa- tion (electric dryer models only)
MOIOR SAFEIY SWIICH shuts off heat in dryer if motor stops
t_I_WARNINGI Io prevent possible fire
hazard, do not put anything on top of Laundry Center,
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTIONS
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How to
Prepare Laundry
Loads
FOR BEST WASHING RESU LTS--
Sort wash loads according to color,
fabric type, construction, soil, and lint
COLORS
FABRIC & CONSTRUCTION
Cotton _
SOILS
I_IkCAUTION] Certain pretreatment
products can damage unit's plastic and painted finishes Directly apply pre- treatment products to stained fabric but away from unit After pretreatment, wash and dry fabric as usual, Damage to unit caused by pretreatment products is not covered by warranty
SOAK HEAVILY SOILED AND STABNED AREAS
,_ Soaking helps loosen and remove cer-
tain kinds of dirts and stains.
* Use laundry detergent products,
diluted bleach or ammonia
I_WARNINGI
DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH AND AMMONIA IN SAME LOAD-- POISONOUS _UMES CAN
OCCUR,,
LOAD ARTICLES LOOSELY
• Load articles no higher than top row
of circular holes in wash tub,
• Do not put items on top of agitator or wind them around it,
• Mix large articles with small ones Large items should be no more than
half total load
WATER LEVEL
Ihe water level control can be set to pro- vide the proper amount of wash and
rinse water for specific wash load sizes Select water level that will cover top of
dry load, The bulkiness of wash loads is important when determining a water level Articles such as pillows, blankets and rugs are more absorbent and require larger amounts of water l:or best results when washing bulky items, set Water
Level control at HIGH,
LINT
-- = :....
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Terrycloth Perma Press
Chenille Synthetics
Flannel Velveteen
Fleece Fabr{c Corduroy, etc.
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PREPARE
WASH LOAD
• Close zippers, unbutton buttOnS, and
remove detachable trimmings. Empty pockets and turn inside out,
_&CAUTION1 Remove all items from garments and fabrics to be washed or
dried, such as facial tissues, matches, crayons, nails, safety pins or any metallic or hard objects which might damage clothes or appliance
• Remove stains (see page 7)
• Pretreat very dirty areas (cuffs, collars, underarms, children's socks,
oil and grease spots) with detergent- water paste or full strength liquid detergent (see Laundry Aids and Uses,
page 6),
• When washing woolens, dilute all- purpose detergent before treating
spot, Excessive rubbing will cause shrinkage
• Permanent Press items require special care (see page 11),
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Soaking does not replace washing, Always wash load after soaking, using detergent
DETERGENT USAGE
MEASURE DETERGENT AND ADD TO EMPTY TUB,
*For concentrated powders and liquids use _/_
of the amounts recommended above
THAN THE RECOMMENDED
[AIkCAUTION]r_oNOrUSEMORE
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
RIGHT
WRONG
WATER
TEMPERATURES
Water temperature is a very important factor Approximate water temperatures are suggested in the chart below,
FAHRENHEIT
140°
looo
70_*_o
q
Use Control
HOT Settings chart on
page 10 to help
WARMdetermine cor-
rect wash and
COLDrinse tempera-
ture for fabrics,
When using water temperature colder than 60 ° F, read instructions on deter-
gent containers for cold water wash or the following may occur:
• Detergents may not dissolve well, leaving spots or streaks of detergent
on articles,
* Soils are difficult to remove,
• Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling,
WATER HARDNESS
AFFECTS CHOICE OF
LAUNDRY AiDS
Water hardness is determined by amount of minerals in water Minerals
react with soap and form scum and curd. Scum may remain on laundry, causing yellowing or gray, dingy clothing HARDNESS IS MEASURED
IN GRAINS PER GALLON
B
Jspenser$
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
IJ[_CAUTtON1 Failure to follow these
directions can cause bleach damage to wash load
MEASURE IHE LIQUID BLEACH AS FOLLOWS
For normal water level, use:
TO
FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER (Optional)
TO FILL: Measure liquid fabric softene_ according to label directions. Pour into
dispenser Do not pour fabric softener directly onto laundry items Io dilute,
add water to fill line. Do not add water to fabric softeners which are diluted
when purchased
i
Fill Line
Grains per Gallon
HARD
0-3 J 4-6 I 7-10 J over11
If water hardness in your home is over 7
grains, you will get better washing
results by:
• Using detergent instead of soap,
• Adding extra detergent to wash, espe- cially in cold water washes
• Using a water conditioner,
• Installing a water softener
If you do not know the hardness of your water supply, contact your local water department or bring a sample into Sears Store for testing.
STARCHES
Starch adds body to fabrics and helps to keep them clean longer F o!low package
directions for starching in washer,
DYES
i:ollow package directions for dying in the washer After dying, clean washer thoroughly by running a complete cycle using detergent and 1 cup chlorine
bleach
Ihe tub and agitator may become dye
stained but this will not harm the finish or transter color to other wash loads
DEPENDING ON SOIt AND tOAD SIZE.
ADD
WATER
Pour bleach and water
directly into dispenser.
POWDERED BLEACH must not be
used in bleach dispenser Add powdered bleach to wash water, following direc- tions on package.
TO ATTACH: Place dispenser on agitator cap and press down firmly Make sure lid is snapped firmly onto dispenser
Wrong
Right
ii
lo remove dispenser from agitator cap
just pull up and off
TO CLEAN DISPENSER:
IhoroughIy rinse out dispenser in warm
water to eliminate buildup of fabric
softener Lid can be snapped off for easier cleaning After cleaning, snap lid firmiy in place, Any black, waxy residue can be removed by washing in hot soapy
water, Use only bar soap products
Laundry or dishwashing detergents are not suitable
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