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Kenmore C48072, C48172, C48092, C48192 Use & Care Manual

TUMBLE ACTION WASHER
Use & Care Guide
Machine à laver par culbutage
Guide de L’utilisateur
Models/Modèles: C48072, C48092, C48172, C48192
ENGLISH
P/N 137035300A (0805) Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................3-4
Washing Procedures ...............................................................................................................................................4-6
Stain Removal .........................................................................................................................................................6-7
Common Washing Problems .......................................................................................................................................8
Care and Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................................9
Avoid Service Checklist ............................................................................................................................................10
Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................11
Français..............................................................................................................................................................12-22
Assistance or Service
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer. It also contains information about features for several other models. Your washer may not have every feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide and the Operating Instructions included with your washer.
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about
• Operation
• Care
• Service Keep it in a safe place.
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 maintaining any appliance.
WASHER SAFETY
Read and Save These Instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found on the washer serial plate located at the top, inside of the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number____________________________________
Serial Number_____________________________________
Purchase Date_____________________________________
Pedestal
A pedestal accessory, Model No. 46262, specifically designed for this washer may be used when elevating the washer for ease of use. Failure to use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the washer.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
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Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug
Do not under any
Grounding type wall receptacle
Use this way ONLY
circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong from this plug.
CORRECT
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
Important Safety Instructions
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
Read all instructions before using this washer.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, 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 the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer
to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in U.S.A.
Important Safety Instructions (continued)
• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
- All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this
Owner's Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
- Do not tamper with controls.
- Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
- Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or
movement.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.
Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be washed
together.
Empty pockets.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions before operating this washer.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures and wash time.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent press, synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs and chenille bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
• Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass. Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may stick to fabrics in other loads and cause skin irritation.
2. Prepare items for washing.
• Empty pockets.
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable trims and ornaments.
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which could be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Place delicate items such as bras, shoulder pads, hosiery, and belts in a mesh bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal for details.
Add laundry load to washer.
4. Add laundry load to washer.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items should not be more than half the total wash load.
• Washing single items such as a sweater, towel or jeans may cause an out­of-balance load. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.
• Single heavy items such as a bedspread can be washed separately.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed. The door should close easily.
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5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:
A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops.
• After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of bleach or fabric softener.
Note: From time to time you may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer.
C. LIQUID BLEACH
• If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL)) and pour it into the center compartment labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol .
• Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.)for small loads. Fill to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes.
• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can occur.
• Add powder or liquid color-safe bleach to the
detergent dispenser.
B. DETERGENT
• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added.
• Add a low-sudsing, high-efficiency detergent made for front-loading washers to the dispenser chamber. Look for this symbol on the detergent label.
Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measure the amount recommended.
• Color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added to the detergent compartment. Avoid mixing liquids and powders.
• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level.
• For best results, avoid oversudsing.
D. FABRIC SOFTENER
• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric Softener" and marked with this symbol .
• Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.) for small loads. Fill to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes.
• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash
load.
• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not recommended in tumble action washers.
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Washing Procedures Con't
6. Select the cycle, temperature, spin speed, options and features according to type, size, and soil level of each load. Start the washer. (See Operating Instructions for your specific model.)
7. Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the washer after the cycle has ended.
8. General Precautions
• If the dispenser drawer is opened during operation, the washer will
shut off. Slowly close the dispenser drawer, and press START to continue
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when
DOOR LOCK light is on. This could result in damage to the washer.
• DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children
to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. Note: If there are no small children present, leave the door ajar to prevent odor build up and to improve venting of the unit.
• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean
against the washer door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the
washer. They can damage the finish or controls.
Do not store or place laundry products on top of washer at any time. They can damage the finish or controls.
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sears Canada Inc., has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR
®
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Stain Removal
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,
comply with the basic warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children's reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home. Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
For successful stain removal:
• Remove stains promptly.
• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the
stain removal chart below.
• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made
from granular detergent and water.
• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
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Stain Removal
STAIN
Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement
Baby formula, dairy products, egg
Beverages (coffee, tea, soda,juice, alcoholic beverages)
Blood
Candle wax, crayon
Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
TREATMENT
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Grease, oil, tar (butter, fats, salad dressing, cooking oils, car grease, motor oils)
Ink
Mildew, scorch
Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
Paint, varnish
Perspiration
Rust, brown or yellow discoloration
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain. Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for fabric.
For spots, use rust remover safe for fabric. For discoloration of an entire load, use phosphate detergent and nonchlorine bleach. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
Shoe polish
Urine, vomit, mucus, feces
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
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Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
SOLUTIONSPROBLEM PREVENTIVE MEASURESPOSSIBLE CAUSES
Blue stains
•Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric.
•If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic container. Soak item 1 hour. Rinse.
•If caused by fabric softener, rub stains with bar soap. Wash.
•Avoid overfilling detergent and fabric softener compartments of dispenser.
Discoloration, graying
Greasy, oily stains
Holes, tears, or snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.)
•Not enough detergent.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undiluted liquid fabric softener poured directly on fabric.
•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
•Unfastened zippers, hooks, buckles.
•Rips, tears and broken threads.
•Overloading the washer.
•Degradation of fabric.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues left in pocket.
•Overloading the washer.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undissolved detergent has left a residue resembling lint.
•Static cling is attracting lint.
•Load washed too long.
•Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal wear.
•Rewash with correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.
•Treat with prewash stain remover or liquid detergent.
•Increase detergent and water temperature. Rewash.
•Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
•May be irreversible if rips, tears and seams cannot be mended.
•Reduce load size. Rewash using correct water temperature, water level, and amount of detergent.
•Add nonprecipitating water conditioner to wash water to remove detergent residue.
•Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
•Dry load in dryer.
•Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
•Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
•Sort items by soil level and color.
•Use correct amount of detergent, hottest water and bleach safe for fabric.
•Use correct amount of detergent and hottest water safe for fabric.
•Do not pour liquid fabric softener directly on fabric. See Washing Procedures for directions on adding softener.
•Never pour chlorine bleach directly on fabric.
•Check condition of items before washing. See Washing Procedures for preparing and loading the wash load and adding chlorine bleach.
•See Washing Procedures for sorting and preparing the wash load.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use correct temperature and amount of detergent, water and wash time.
•Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers.
•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Residue or powder on dark items; Stiff, harsh fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown rust stains
•Undissolved detergent.
• Some granular detergents can combine with hard water minerals to form a residue.
•Overloading the washer.
•Overloading the washer.
•Incorrect wash cycle for wash load.
•Agitation time too short.
•Wash water temperature too low.
•Not enough detergent.
•Iron or manganese in water supply, water pipes, or water heater.
• Rewash load.
•Reduce load size.
•Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric softener using the Perm Press or Delicate cycle.
•Soak in detergent booster or product containing enzymes.
•Wash in hot water using full permanent press cycle. Increase detergent. Add bleach safe for fabric.
•Or, treat with color remover.
•To restore discolored load of whites, use rust remover safe for fabric.
•Do not use chlorine bleach to remove rust stains. It may intensify discoloration.
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•Increase water temperature using hottest water safe for fabric.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating water conditioner with granular detergent.
•Do not overload washer.
•Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed.
•Use liquid fabric softener.
•Select correct wash cycle.
•Use correct amount of detergent.
•Wash synthetics frequently using hot or warm water.
•Use nonprecipitating water softener.
•Before washing, run hot water for a few minutes to clear lines.
•Drain water heater occasionally.
•For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter in your water supply system.
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