Kenmore 41799970110 Owner’s Manual
K®nmor® Laund °yO®nI®r
Us@ and Quid÷o,
99701 Series
Contents
1
Important Safeguards ........... 2-3
How to Prepare Laundry Loads... 4
Laundry Center Control Settings.. 5
Laundry Aids and Uses ......... 6-7
Dispensers ..................... 7
How to Use Washer and Dryer ... 8-9
Drying Tips .................... 10
Special Care For Special Things... 11
Care of Special Fabrics
Care of Permanent Press Items "t2-13
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This book contains valuable information
about
• Operation
= Care
= Service
Keep it in a safe place.
Care of Laundry Center .......... 13
Stain Removal .................. 14
Warranty and
Maintenance Agreement ......... 15
Before Calling for Service ........ 16
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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
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Important a ÷guards
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A KENNIORE LAUNDRY CENTER. WE HOPE
YOU HAVE YEARS AND YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
Included with your Kenmore Laun-
dry Center are the Installation
Instructions and Operating Instruc-
tions. Refer to these instructions for
details on how to install and operate
your Laundry Center.
NOTE: The instructions appearing
in this Owner's Guide are not
meant to cover every possible con-
dition and situation that may
occur. Common sense and caution
must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any
appliance,
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
I. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flames.
4. Immediately cal! 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 appliance.
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[_ 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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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
YOUR SAFETY
_WARNING_ To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your washer and
dryer follow basic precautions, in-
cluding the following:
Prevent Fire
1_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.
L_WARNINGiDo not add gaso-
line, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances
to the wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
E&WARNINGj 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 the hot water system has
not been used for such a period,
before using the washer, turn on al!
hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flam-
mable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
t_,WARNING ITo 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.
[,tkWARNING] Clean tint screen
before or after each load. The in-
tenor of the machine, Iint screen
housing and exhaust duct should be
cleaned approximately every 18
months by qualified service per-
sonnel. An excessive amount of lint
build-up in these areas could result
in inefficient drying and possible
fire. See the "Care and Cleaning"
section.
E_,WARNING1Keep area around
the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
[_WARNING=_ Fluorocarbon aero-
sol spray fabric softeners are not
recommended 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
warnings could result in fire, explo-
sion, serious bodily injury and/or
damage to the rubber or plastic
parts of the dryer.
Protect Children
[_!_WAFINING-]Destroy the carton,
plastic bags and metal band after
laundry center is unpacked. Chil-
dren might use them for play. Car-
tons covered with rugs, bedspreads
or pIastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
[_WARNING-] Before the Laundry
Center is removed from service or
discarded, remove the lid to the
washer and dryer compartments to
prevent accidental entrapment,
Keep laundry prod-
ucts out of children's reach. To pre-
vent personal injury, observe all
warnings on product labels.
J_WARNING'JDo not allow chil-
dren to play on or in the Laundry
Center. Close supervision of chil-
dren is necessary when the Laundry
Center is used near children. As
children grow, teach them the
prope_, safe use of al! appliances.
Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injuries.
Prevent Injury
[_CAUTION tTo prevent injury,
never reach into the washer while
parts are moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding items, push in
the Cycle Selector. Allow the tub to
coast to a complete stop before
reaching inside.
!A-CAUTIONI To prevent injury,
do not reach into the appliance if
the drum is moving. Wait until the
machine has stopped completely
before reaching into the drum.
[_WARNING tTo prevent personal
injury or damage to the 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 the dryer to a gas pipe. Do
not use an extension cord.
DO'S AND DON'TS For a Better Wash
DO
DO
DO add measured amount of detergent or soap to the empty
DO dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before add-
DO choose the correct water level for the size of your wash
DO select the wash cycle designed for the load to be washed.
DO read additional information in this guide that will help to
read and follow manufacturer's care label.
sort wash load by color, fabric and construction, amount
of soil and liming.
washer. Follow the recommendations on the detergent
(soap) package for the size load, soil and water condi-
tions. In hard water areas slightly more detergent may be
required for satisfactory results.
ing to a cold wash.
load.
make your laundering experience a satisfactory one.
_--W'ARNING i To prevent personal
injury and damage to the washer or
dryer:
* Do not repair or replace any part
of the washer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Owner's
Guide. Use only authorized parts.
o Do not tamper with controls.
* Do not install or store this washer
and dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
I Follow package
directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can
produce poisonous gas--resulting in
serious injury or death.
a Do not combine laundry products
for use in one load unless speci-
fied on the label.
o DO NOT mix chlorine bleach
with ammonia or acids such as
vinegar.
f_WARNING LAvoid fire hazard
or electric shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug, extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
power supply cord.
_ANWARNING_ ALWAYS discon-
nect the laundry center from the
electrical supply before attempting
any service. Failure to do so can MOTOR SAFETY SWITCH shuts
result in electrical shock or injury, off heat in dryer if motor stops.
DO NOT put fabric softener in the same water as soap, detergent
or other laundry aids. Oilqike spots on articles may
result.
DO NOT overload the washer. Articles must have room to move
and turn freely.
DO NOT put anything on top of Laundry Center.
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__ The Laundry
Center must be installed and electri-
cally grounded in accordance with
local codes by a qualified service
person to prevent electric shock
hazard and assure stability during
operation. Installation instructions
are packed on top of the washer for
installer's reference. Refer to IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for detailed grounding procedures.
If the Laundry Center is moved to a
new location, have the washer
checked and reinstalled by a quail-
fled service person.
Safety Features
THERMAL-LtMITER SWITCH
automaticaIly shuts down the dryer
motor in the unlikely event of an
over-heated situation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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How to
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[_--_FOLLOW MANUFAC.
I TURER'S CARE LABELS
FOR BEST WASHING
RESULTS--
Sort wash loads according to color,
fabric type, construction, soil, and
lint.
colons
FABRIC & CONSTRUCTION
SOILS
LINT
Te rri,afot h Petma Press
Ch_niI_e Syntheli¢_,
Flannel Velveteen
F_eece Fabric Co(duroy, etC.
PREPARE
WASH LOAD
* Close zippers, unbutton buttons,
and remove detachable trim-
mings. Empty pockets and turn
inside out.
IAkCAU-TFON _ 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.
o Remove stains (see page 14 for
"stain removal").
* 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
wiI1cause shrinkage).
= Permanent Press items require
special care (see page 12).
l_,CAUTION--] Certain pretreat-
ment products can damage your
washer's plastic and painted
finishes. Directly apply pretreat-
ment products to stained fabric but
away from washer. After pretreat-
ment, wash and dry fabric as usual.
Damage to washer caused by pre-
treatment products is not covered by
warranty.
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,
DO NOT USE CHLORINE
BLEACH AND AMMONIA
IN SAME LOAD--
HAZARDOUS FUMES CAN
OCCUR.
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= Soaking does not replace
washing. Always wash load after
soaking, using detergent.
LOAD ARTICLES
LOOSELY
= Load articles no higher than top
row of circular holes in wash tub,
a Do not put items on top of
agitator or wind them around it.
• Mix large articles with sinai1 ones,
Large items should be no more
than half total load.
WATER LEVEL
Select Water Level for size of load.
Water should cover top of load.
Knob may be set at any point
between low and full.
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WRONG
RIGHT
WATER
TEMPERATURES
Water temperature is a very impor-
tant factor in your wash day. Ap-
proximate water temperatures are
suggested in chart below.
FAHRENHEIT
140_°° . HOT
100° .WARM
70-°- • COLD
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When using water temperature
colder than 60° F, read instructions
on detergent containers for cold
water wash or the following may
Occur:
o Detergents may not dissolve well,
leaving spots or streaks of deter-
gent on articles.
, Soils are difficult to remove.
o Some fabrics will retain wear
wrinkles and may have increased
pilling.
Use Controls
Setting chart on
page 5 to help
determine cor-
rect wash and
rinse tempera-
ture for fabrics.
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K@nm@r@
Laundry Center
Contro
Times for Timed Drying are approximate based on
average size loads. Actual time needed will vary depend-
ing on size of load, weight of fabrics, and household
voltage. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester,
nylon, and aerylics should be dried on low heat. ]?or deli-
cate and permanent press fabrics, check for dryness after
minimum time suggested.
WASHER
: .I.SE
TEMP.
Cold
CoIdor.Warm
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Co_d
Cold or Warm
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Ceid
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
WASH
CYCLE
Delicate
Regular
Delicate
Perm. Press
Follow care label directions
Delicate
Delicate
Delicate
Regular
Reoular
Delicate
t Regular
Perm.,press
Deticate
I Delicate
DO NOT
Perm. Press
Delicate
Porm. Press
Delicate
Delicate
Perm, Press
Perm, Press
Perm, Press
Porto. Press
Deficate
Followcare label directions
Delicate
TYPE OFLQAO
BabyClothes
Plastic lined items
i Diapers
Man-made
Mixed cottons
BedsF_ds
Blankets
Etectric
Synthetic
Woolen
Cottons& Linens
ColoflastiWhite
N0n-Colorfast
Curtains
Cotton
Synthetics :: :
,,Perm. Press
,DeicatBs,-Lingerie, Knits
FoundationGarments
*See WARNINGabove
Glas,sFiber
?ermanent Press
Curtains i
Draperies: : :
.... Dresses: Sportswear
Knits
Lingoriol :
White shirts blouses
Sheetsand pillowcases
Work clothes
_Heavystacks : ;
_Plastic
Q_uilted Items : =:
Swim Suits :: :
"S_...._gWARNINGabove
Sweaters ,
Cotton or synthetic
Woolen (Machine:
wash & dr,! finish}
Work Clothes
was.
TEMP ,i
Warm
Hot
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Hot
Warm
Hot or Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Warm
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Warm .......
Warm orCold Cold Delicate.......
WarmWarm°rOolOl , oate
Hot C0id or Warm l' _r
Settings
If you select automatic drying, disregard times shown
under Timed drying. Your dryer will automatically pro-
vide the proper drying time for each load.
_To prevent fire and serious personal in-
jury, do not use heat to dry foam rubber, similarly tex-
tured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with
feathers Idown.
DRYER
DRYER
TEMP
SETTING
Air Fluff No Heat
Regular (High t
Delicate (tow)
Porto. Press (Med.)
Delicate (Low)
Delicate (Low)
Delicate (Low)
_ng on flat sudace
Regular (High}
Re u_ar(HiQh)
Regular (High)
Delicate (Low)
Porto. Press (M_dl
Delicate {LowL
Delicate (Low)
MACHINEWASH OR DRY -"
Perm, Press (Med.)
Porto. Press (Med,)
Porto. Press (Med.)
Delicate(Low)
Delicate(Low)
Porto. Press (Med,)
Porm. Press (Med,)
Porm. Press (Med.)
Perm,,Press(Med,)
Air Fluff No Heat
I Delicate (Low) I 35-45 Use TIMED cycle
Delicate (Low) I 20-25 Use TIMED cycle
Finish drying on flat surlace
Regular ,{High} ...... 65-85 "More DW
: (Minutes) ..........AUTOMATIC
, Small loads 35-45
25-35
45.65
25-35
t 15-20
Followcare label directions
TIMER SETTINGS
TIMED
15-20
45-60
25*40
35-45
85-95
65-85
15
rug loads 65-75
_.5-35
5-10
25-35
20-30
30-40
25-35
20-30
25-35
25-35
55-75
55-75
Use TIMED cycle
Midpoint
Less Dry
Less
Use TIMED cycte
Use TIMED cycle
Use TIMED eyete
Midpoint
Aidpoinl
_idpoint
Less Dry
Less Dry
Less Dry
Less Dry
Less Dry
Midpoint
Midpoint
Midpoinl
Less Dry
Midpoint
Midpoint
More Dry
More Dry
J Use TIMED cycle.......
To obtain extra rinse
l o lengthen wash times
To obtain only a soin
CYCLE VARIATIONS -
Be|ore wash SP_N[,N,_resetTimer to desired,,,timein cycle being used,_
t After the cycle hasfinished, turn Timer knob to RINSEin desired cycle,
I Turn Timer knob to final SPIN n des red cycle.
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