Sears 93751 User Manual

Kenmore Laundry Center

SEA/RS

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Use and Care Guide

93701 Electric Series
93751 Gas Series

Contents

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

How to Prepare Laundry Loads .., 4

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Dispensers .................... -.. 5

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

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

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

Laundry Center Control Settings.. 10

Special Washer Features

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

Special Care forSpecial Things... 12

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

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

Warranty and

Maintenance Agreement ........ 15

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

Model number:

Serial number:

Important Safeguards

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

structions, Operating Instructions,
and this Use and Clare 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-

raining any appliance.

[_WARNING]-For your safety

the information in this
manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent

property 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
electr_ 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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(Use this way ONLY)

_/_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

_W--ARNING_ 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

[_kWARNING_ 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.

i,lkWARNING. Do not put oily or

greasy rags or clothing on top of
dryer. These substances give off
heat and vapors that could ignite the

materia]Is.
[_.WARNING! 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.
I_kWARNING- 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.

_WARNiNG] 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 hydrogen gas. As

the gas is flammable,-xto n(St smoke

or use an open flame during this
time.

[AWARNING] Clean dryerlint 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 could result in inefficient

drying and possible fire. See the
"Care and Cleasfing" section.

I_WARN!NG Keep area around

exhaust openirtg and surrounding
areas free fro:rn accumulation of

lint, dust and dirt.
_WARNINGi 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.

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_kj 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

IAWARNING Do not allow chil-

dren to play on or in Laundry
Center. Close supervision is neces-

sary when Laundry Center is used

near children. As children grow,

teach them the proper, safe use of
all appliances.

_A[kWARNING Destroy 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 plaslic sheeL'; can become airtight

chambers.

AkWARNINGi Keep laundry prod-
ucts out of children's reach. To pre-
vent personal injury_ observe all

warnings on product labels.

__WARNING, Before Laundry
Center is removed from service or

discarded, remove lid to washer and
dryer compartrnents to prevent acci-
dental entrapment.

Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injuries.

Prevent Injury

_AW_/_] The Laundry
Center must be installed and electri-

cally grounded in accordance with
local codes by a ctualified 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.

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 t:efore adding to a
cold wash.

choose correct water level for size of wash load.

AWARNINGI Toprevent 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.

[AWARNINGI Follow package

directions when using laundry

products. Incorrect usage can pro-
duce poisonous gas--resulting in
serious injury or 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.

[AWARNING/ 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.

[AWARNING] 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.

select wash cycle designed for load to be washed.

read additional information in this guide to make your latihder-
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 1:o move and turn
freely.

[AWARNING 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 drurn.

__A] 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.

__WARNING, "to prevent possible
fire hazard, do not put anything on
top of Laundry Center.

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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

'_- _ _ :_

Whites.dIoCo,or,as,, "0'--'

FAI3Ri_ & CONSTRUCTION

'_. co.oo_:f'_Pe,_,Pres_ '_ K.,. b;

/_ Linen _'_l _'_& Blends ,_J _-_D_

SOILS

LINT

'_. Lint ._f

Terrycloth

Chenille

Flannel

Fleece Fabric

m

_ L,nt _

Catcher_J

Perma Press

Synthetics

Velveleen

Corduroy, etc.

PREPARE

WASH LOAD

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

mings. Emp'_ockets and turn
inside out.

_OAUTION Remove all items

from garments and fabrics to be
washed or dried, such as facial
tissues, matches, crayons, nails,
safety pins or a_,y 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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[IIOAUTION I Certain pretreat-
ment products can damage washer's

plastic and painted finishes. Directly
apply pretreatment products to

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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.

I&,WARNING i

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

• Soaking does not replace wash-
ing. Always 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 control c_h be set to
provide 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 _ash 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 resuks when washing bulky
items, set the Water Level control at

HIGH.

RIGHT

WRONG

WATER

TEMPERATURES

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

chart below.

FAHRENHEIT

140'

-- - HOT

100°i

--- -WARM

70_ .COLD

When using: water temperature

colder than 60° F, read instructions
on detergent containers for cold
water wash or the following may

occur:

• Detergents may not dissolve well,
leaving spots or streaks of deter-
gent on articles.

• Soils are difficult to remove.

• Some fabrics will retain wear
wrinkles and may have increased

pilling.

Use Control
Settings chart on

page 10 to help
determine cor-

rect wash and
rinse tempera-

ture for fabrics.

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.

Grains per Gallon

VERY

3FT MED HARD HARD
)-3 4-6 i'-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

[_tJ_ON_ Failure to follow
these directions can cause bleach

damage 1:owash load.

• ALWAYS USE HIGH

WATER LEVEL.

• MEASURE LIQUID
BLEACH AS FOLLOWS,
DEPENDING ON SIZE

AND SOIL.

SMALL LARGE

EX-LARGE

FABRIC SOFTENER

DISPENSER (Qptional)

TO FILL: Measure fabric softener
according to directions on package.
Add water to top of peg. (Follow in-
structions on container; some

ofteners are aheady diluted.)

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

Make sure lid is snapped 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 wasl_e!_

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

Right

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

TO CLEAN DISPENSER:

Thoroughly rirse out_dispe_ser in
warm water to eliminate buildup of

fabric softener. Lid can be snapped

off for easier cl.eaning. After clean-
ing, snap lid firmly 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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