Sears Kenmore 91601 Series Use And Care 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
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
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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CORRECT
(U_ this way ONLY)
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
[_]LWARNING] lhe 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 TAL LA-
]?ION INSIRUC'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
[_b,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 7he third
grounding prong must never be
removed, Never ground dryer to a gas
pipe Do not use an extension cord
[_.WARN(N_ follow 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
fI_WARNIN_ 1"O 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
Laundry Center from electrical supply
before attempting any service or clean-
ing, Failure to do so can result in electri-
cal shock or injury,
[_0b.WARNINGI '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
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
t_WARNING] 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
IHERMAL-L, IMIIER 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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
[_I_,WARNIN_I Io prevent possible fire
hazard, do not put anything on top of
Laundry Center,
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How to
FOR BEST WASHING
RESU LTS--
Sort wash loads according to color,
fabric type, construction, soil, and lint
COLORS
FABRIC & CONSTRUCTION
Cotton _
SOILS
LINT
-- = :....
_,k_-__:L..................i"t- _;; _'_ U,,t
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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Prepare Laundry
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,,
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
[AIkCAUTION]r_oNOrUSEMORE
THAN THE RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
Loads
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,
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
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
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
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.
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
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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