SEARS Kenmore Laundr.€ Center Use and Care Guide 95701 Electric Series 95761 Gas Series Contents Important Safeguards ........... How to Prepare Laundry Loads Dispensers 2-3 ... 4 ........................ 5 Laundry Aids and Uses ............ 6 Stain Removal 7 ................. How to Use Washer and Dryer .... 8-9 I Laundry Center Control Settings.. Special Washer Features Care of Special Fabrics ......... 11 Special Care for Special Things... 12 Drying Tips ....................
Important Safeguards 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. 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.
Prevent Injury DO'S AND DON'TS For a _-W_ The Laundry Center must be installed and electrically 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 installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If Laundry Center is moved to a new location, have unit checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
How to Prepare Laundry Loads FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S CARE LABELS FOR LAUNDERING FOR BEST WASHING RESULTS-Sort wash loads according to color, fabric type, construction, soil, and lint. COLORS FABRIC'-& _-_c_ CONSTRUCTION _e,mP,ess'¢_- Ko._ SOILS _ Lightly _:l_f _. -Nor.rn.al ._ _¢1_. Heavily "f LINT Tet_cloth Chenille Flannel Fleece Fabric L_CAUTION ] Certain pretreatment products can damage washer's plastic and painted finishes.
WATER HARDN ESS AFFECTS CHOICE OF LAUNDRY AIDS, Dispensers Water amount DISPENSER hardness is determined by 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 SOFT MED HARD VERY HARD 0-3 4-6 7-10 over 11 LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER (Optional) BLEACH [_ON_ Failure to these directions can cause damage to wash load.
Laundry Aids and Uses LAUNDRY USE • Usewith detergent or soap for greasy soil when soaking or washing. • Use to whiten clothes and to remove stains and odors when soaking or washing. • Follow directions on care label of garment• • Follow directions on bleach package. • Bleach is not a substitute for detergent. Always use normal amount of detergent. • Can be used with detergents, soaps and water conditioners. • Most effective during last five minutes of wash.
Stain Removal Remove stain before washimg item. If you treat stain with a "flammable solution, washing item. wash item in a basin before machine For specific kinds of stains, follow the directions below. Use mildest treatment first. Avoid using hot water on unidentified stains; it may "set" the stain. Never iron a stain. 2" [AWARNING ] Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, waxes, cooking oils, eLc. into a washer or dryer.
How Dryer KNITS/ DELICATE 10 LOW HEAT OFF AIR MORE DRY AUTOMATIC FABRIC CARE MEDIUM HEAT TURN TO START LESS DRY 4O COOL DOWN 50 OFF lOO COOL DOWN Kenmor'e 80 TOUCH- UP 70 30 6O HIGH HEA T USING THE DRYER CYCLE SELECTIONS I. AUTOMATIC FABRIC CARE This cycle provides drying at medium heat. Drying time is determined automatically. When items are dry, heat automatically shuts off and load is tumbled for 7 minutes without heat to help reduce wrinkling.
Use Washer WASH TEMPERATURE. Remember--Select Water Temperature and Water Level for each load. WATER LEVEL SOAK/ PREWASH COTTON STURr)Y HEAVY OFF SOIL MEDIUIV LIGHT PREWASH ÷ SOAK OFF • OFF MEDIUM IGHT MEDIUM KNITS/ DELICATE SPIN ONLY USING THE WASHER 1. Prepare and sort laundry as directed on page 4. 2. Measure correct amount of laundry aids and add to empty tub. (Refer to page,_ 6 and 7 for laundry products and water hardness information.) 3.
Kenmore Laundry Center Control Settings Times for Timed Drying are approximate based on average size loads. Actual time needed will vary depending on size of load, weight of fabrics, and household voltage. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics should be dried on low heat. Clothes dried in a dryer operating on a 208volt circuit in... stead of a 240 volt circuit will result in longer drying time.
Special Washer Features FETY _ll_lier will[_an_ OCK agitate while lid is open. However, it will not go into spin cycle unless lid is closed. As a safety precaution during: spin in each cycle, the lid will AUTOMATICALLY LOCK to help preventchildren from reaching into the wash tub. The lid will unlock approximately 1 to 2 minutes after end of spin. If required, the lid may be opened during spin cycle by pushing in Cycle Selector knob. Lid lock will release after approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Special Care for Special Things In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose detergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Control Setting Chart (page 10) for dryer timer settings. [ _XWARNINGI feathers/down. Always consult garment labels and hang fags for manufacturer's washing and drying instructions before machine washing and drying.
Drying Tips CONSULT CARE LABELS DRY PRACTICALLY ANY FABRIC Generally fabrics that can be washed in the Kenmore Laundry Center can be dried in the Kenmore Laundry Center. Washables not recommended for dryer: loosely woven or handknitted woolens and some rayons and silks. (Check care label. See warnings below.) Be sure plastic buttons: and buckles are heat-proof. When using delicate and permanent press fabrics,-check for dryness after minimum time suggested.
Care and Storage CLEANING WASHER INSIDE TUB • Remove clothes from washer as soon as cycle is completed to prevent development of mildew. • Often, when heavily soiled clothes have been washed, a de.posit of sand or dirt may appear around tub after completion of cycle. This may be easily removed by using a liquid cleanser and rinsing thoroughly with water. OUTSIDE CABINET • Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleaners on any surface of the Laundry Center.
Warranty and Maintenance Agreement Kenmore Laundry Center FULL ONEYEAR OR ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL PARTS AND MECHANICAL • For one year from the date of purchase, when the Kenmore Laundry Center washer/dryer is installed and operated in accordance with the instructions in the owner's manual and installation manual, Sear s will repair or replace any mechanical or electrical parts in this washer ldryer, if defective in material or workmanship, and pef_rm any necessary adjustments, at
Before Calling for Service, Check the Following Points If Laundry Center does not start: If water does not drain: If articles • Are there kinks in drain hose? at end of spiin cycle:- • Is plug disconnected from power supply or is plug loose in outlet, not making good connection? • ls house fuse blown or circuit breaker off?.
