Kenmore 41799570150, 41799570140, 41799570120, 41799570110, 41799570100 Owner’s Manual

Kenmore Laundr.€ Center

SEARS

Use and Care Guide

95701 Electric Series
95761 Gas Series

Contents

Important Safeguards ........... 2-3

How to Prepare Laundry Loads ... 4

Dispensers ........................ 5

Laundry Aids and Uses ............ 6

Stain Removal ................. 7

Read all instructions before using this
appliance. This book: contains valuable

information about

• Operation

• Care

• Service

Keep it in a safe place.

How to Use Washer and Dryer .... 8-9

I

Laundry Center Control Settings.. 10

Special Washer Features

Care of Special Fabrics ......... 11

Special Care for Special Things... 12

Drying Tips .................... 13

Care and Storage ............... 14

Warranty and

Maintenance Agreement ........ 15

Before Calling for Service ....... 16

F 1 i .

The model and serial numbers of your laundry center are
found inside the dryer door. Record and retain these

numbers.

Model number
Serial number

Date of purchase,..

P/N 131620500 9607)

Important Safeguards

Included with this Kenmore Laun-
dry Center are the Installation In-

structions, Operating Instructions,
and this Use and Care Guide. Refer

to these instructions for details on
how to install and operate Laundry

Center.

NOTE: The 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.

&WARNINGI-For your safety

the information in this

manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent

_roperty damage, personal

injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use
gasoline or other

flammable vapors

and liquids in the
vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

WHAT TO I)O IF
YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light

any appliance.

• Do not touch any

electri'_l switch;
do not. use any

phone in your
building.

• Clear the room,
building or area of
all occupants.

• Immediately call
your gas supplier
from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the
gas supplier's in-

structions.

• If you cannot

reach your gas
supplier, call the

fire department.

Installation and service
must be performed by a

qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

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_WARN/N-G}Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug, extension cord or remove
grounding prong from power supply
cord.

MPORTANT SAFETY
NSTRUCTIONS

_XWARNING] To reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using washer and
dryer follow basic precautions, in-
cluding the following:

Prevent Fire

i_WARNING] 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 substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.

[JkWARNINGj Do not put oily or
greasy rags or clothing on top of
dryer. These substances give off
heat and vapors that could ignite the

materials.

[_XWARNINGi Do not add gaso-

line, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances

to wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.
LAWARNING_ To prevent fire, do

not use heat to dry articles contain-
ing plastic, foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials, or
pillows and clothing with feathers/

down.
I_kWARNING] Under certain con-

ditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has

not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-

SIVE. 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. This will release
any accumulated hydrogex} gas. As

the gas is flammable,:do n6t smoke
or use an open flame during this

time.

[JkWARNING] Clean dryer lint filter

before or after each load. The interior
of the machine, lint filter housing and

exhaust duct should be cleaned
approximately every 18 months by

qualified service personnel. An
excessive amount of lint build-up in

these areas couM result in inefficient
drying and ]possible fire. See the

"Care and Cleaning" section.

[JkWARNINGI Keep area around

exhaust openir_g and sm'rounding

areas free from accumulation of
lint, dust and dirt.

_WARNING] Fluorocarbon aero-
sol spray fabric softeners are not
recommended for use in this clryer.
Damage resulting from use of this

type of softener can be considered
as misuse of dryer.

[] Failure to comply with these

warnings could result in fire, explo-

sion, serious bodily injury and/or

damage to rubber or plastic parts of

dryer.

Protect Children

[_XWARNING] Do not allo_ chil-

dren to play on or in Laundry

Center. Close :;upervision is neces-

sary when Laundry Center is used

near children. As children grow,

teach them the proper, safe use of

all appliances.

[JkWARNING] Destroy carton and
plastic bags after Laundry Center is
unpacked. ChiMren might use them

for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers;.

___xWARNING] Keep laundry prod-
ucts out of chiMren's reach. 1-o pre-

vent personal injury2 observe all
warnings on product labels.

[JkWARNING3 Before Laundry
Center is re,moved from service or

discarded, remave lid to washer and
dryer compartments to prevent acci-

dental entrapment.

[_ Failure t a comply with these

warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injuries.

Prevent Injury

_-W_ The Laundry
Center must be installed and electri-

cally grounded in accordance with
local codes by a qualified service
person to prevent electrical shock

hazard and assure stability during
operation. Installation instructions
are packed on top of washer for in-

staller's reference. Refer to IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for detailed grounding procedures.

If Laundry Center is moved to a

new location, have unit checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service
person.

DO'S AND DON'TS For a

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

read and follow manufacturer's care label.

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.

[_,WARNING J To prevent personal

injury or damage to Laundry
Center, the electrical cord of a gas
dryer must be plugged into a proper-
ly grounded and polarized 3-prong

outlet. The third grounding prong
must never be removed. Never

ground dryer to a gas pipe. Do not
use an extension cord.

[_WARNINGI Follow package

directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can pro-

duce poisonous gas--resulting in
serious injury of death.

• Do not combine laundry products

for use in one load 'unless speci-
fied on label.

• DO NOT mix chlorine bleach

with ammonia or acids such as

vinegar.

__GJ To prevent personal
injury 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 washer and
dryer where it will be exposed to

weather.

[-_[kWARNINGI ALWAYS DIS-
CONNECT Laundry Center from

electrical supply before attempting
any service or cleaning. Failure to

do so can result in electrical shock
or injury.

DO

DO

DO NOT

DO NOT

select wash cycle designed for load to be 'washed.

read additional information in this guide to make your latlnder-
ing experience a satisfactory one.

put fabric softener in same water as soap, detergent or other
laundry aids. Oil-like spots on articles may r,_sult.

overload washer. Articles must have room to move and turn
freely.

[_,WARNING/ To prevent injury,
never reach into 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 in-

side.

[AWARNINGI To 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

warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injuries.

Safety Features

THERMAL-LIMITER SWITCH
automatically shuts down dryer

motor in the unlikely event of an
over-heated situation (electric dryer
models only).

MOTOR. SAFETY SWITCH shuts
off heat in dryer if motor stops.

[_,WARNINGj To prevent po_ible
fire hazard, do not put anything on

top of Laundry Center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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How to Prepare Laundry Loads

FOLLOW MANUFAC-

TURER'S CARE LABELS

FOR LAUNDERING

FOR BEST WASHING

RESULTS--

Sort wash loads according to color,
fabric type, construction, soil, and

lint.

COLORS

FABRIC'-& CONSTRUCTION

_-_c_ _e,mP,ess'¢_- Ko._

SOILS

_ Lightly _:l_f _. -Nor.rn.al ._ _¢1_. Heavily "f

LINT

Tet_cloth

Chenille

Flannel

Fleece Fabric

Perma Press

Synthetics

Velveleen

Corduroy, etc.

PREPARE
WASH LOAD

• Close zippers, unbutton buttons,
and remove=detachable trim-

mings. Empty pockets and turn
inside out.

_CAUTION 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, underarm.,;, 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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L_CAUTION ] Certain pretreat-
ment products can damage washer's
plastic and painted finishes. Directly
apply pretreatment products to

stained fabric but away from
washer. After pretreatment, wash

and dry fabric as usual. Damage to
washer caused by' pretreatment
products is not covered by war-

ranty.

SOAK HEAVILY
SOILED AND
STAINED AREAS

• Soaking helps loosen and remove
certain kinds of dirts and stains.

• Use laundry detergent products,
diluted bleach or ammonia.

AWARNINGj

DO NOT USE CHLORINE
BLEACH AND AMMONIA
IN SAME LOAD--
POISONOUS FUMES CAN

OCCUR.

• Soaking does not replace wash-
ing. Ahvays wash load after soak-

ing, using detergent.

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

The water level conti'ol can be. set to
provide the proper amount of wash

and rinse water for specific wash

load sizes. Se]ect water leve,1 that

will cover top of dry lload. 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.
For best results when washing bulky
items, set the Water Level control at

HIGH.

RIGHT

WRONG

WATER
TEMPERATU RE.<;

Water temperature is a w:ry impor-
tant factor. Approximate water
temperatures are suggested in the

chart below.

FAHRENHEIT

140 °

-- - HIIT

100 °

-- - WARM

70--_°- COLD

ii

When using water temperature
colder than 60" F, read instructions

on detergent contai_'ers fbr cold
water wash or the following may

occur:

• Detergents may not dissolve well,
leaving spot:; or streaks of deter-
gent on artMes.

• Soils are difficult to remove.

• Some fabrics will retain wear
wrinkles and may have increased

pilling.

Use Corttrol
Settings chart on

page 10 to help
determine cor-

rect wash and
rinse tempera-

ture for fabrics.

WATER HARDN ESS
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.

Grains per Gallon

VERY

SOFT MED HARD HARD

0-3 4-6 7-10 over 11

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,
especially in cold water washes.

• Using a water conditioner.

• Installing a water softener.

Dispensers

LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

[_ON_ Failure to follow

these directions can cause bleach
damage to wash load.

• ALWAYS USE HIGH

WATER LEVEL.

" MEASURE LIQUID

BLEACH AS FOLLOWS,
DEPENDING ON SIZE

AND SOIL.

SMALL LARGE

EX-LARGE

FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER (Optional)

TO FILL: Measure fabric softener
according to directions on package.

Add water to top of peg. (Follov¢ in-
structions on container; some

softeners are already diluted.)

Peg

TO ATTACH: Place dispenser on
agitator cap and press down firmly.

Make sure lid is ,;napped firmly onto
dispenser.

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.
Follow package directions for

starching in wash_r_

DYES

Follow package directions for dying
in the washer. After dying, clean
washer thoroughly by running a
complete cycle using detergent and 1

cup chlorine bleach.

The tub and agitator may become
dye stained but this will not harm

the finish or transfer color to other
wash loads.

THEN ADD WATER
TO DISPENSER

1. Pour bleach in dispenser.

2. Then pour in water which
flushes bleach from dis-

penser so no bleach re-
mains in dispenser to carry

over to next load of wash.

POWDERED BLEACH must not
be used in bleach dispenser. Add

powdered bleach to wash water,
following directions on package.

Wrong

ZZ:J--

Right

To remove dispenser from agitator
cap just pull up and off.

TO CLEAN DISPENSER:
Thoroughly rin.,;e out-Mispenser in

warm water to eliminate buildup of
fabric softener. Lid can be snapped

off for easier cleaning. After clean-
ing, snap lid fi3:mly 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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