K®nmor® Laund °yO®nI®r Us@ and Quid÷o , 99701 Series Contents 1 Important Safeguards ........... How to Prepare Laundry 2-3 Loads... 4 5 Laundry Center Control Settings.. Laundry Aids and Uses ......... Dispensers ..................... How to Use Washer Drying 6-7 Tips 7 and Dryer ... 8-9 .................... 10 Special Care For Special Things... 11 Care of Special Fabrics Care of Permanent Press Items "t2-13 Care of Laundry Stain Removal Center .......... ..................
Important a ÷guards THANK YOU FOR BUYING A KENNIORE LAUNDRY CENTER. WE HOPE YOU HAVE YEARS AND YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Included with your Kenmore Laundry Center are the Installation Instructions and Operating Instructions. 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 condition and situation that may occur.
Prevent Injury DO'S AND DON'TS For a Better Wash [_CAUTION t To 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. DO read and follow manufacturer's DO sort wash load by color, fabric and construction, of soil and liming. DO add measured amount of detergent or soap to the empty washer.
How to pr÷par÷Bau d rg Boad [_--_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 l _,CAUTION--] Certain pretreatment products can damage your washer's plastic and painted finishes. Directly apply pretreatment products to 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 warranty.
Laundry Center Contro Settings K@nm@r@ 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 aerylics should be dried on low heat. ]?or delicate and permanent press fabrics, check for dryness after minimum time suggested. If you select automatic drying, disregard times shown under Timed drying.
ka Hd y LAUNDRY AID aids and USE _. ...... CAUTIONS AMMONIA ,, Use with detergent or soap for greasy soil when soaking or washing. I,_WARNINGj i o DO N0T USEWITH CHLORtNEBLEACH. Can produce poisonous gas resulting in serious personal injury or death. BLEACH Chlorine * Use to whitenclothes and to remove stains and odorswhen soaking or washing. = Follow directions on care label of garment. ,_ Follow directions on bleach package. o Bfeach is not a substitute for detergent.
WATER HARDNESS AFFECTS CHOICE OF D sp®ns®rs LAUNDRY AIDS BLEACH 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. DISPENSER ,,, u, FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER (optional) i.,, A Fabric Softener Dispenser may be purchased from your nearest Sears Service Center.
How Remember--Select for each lead. Timed Dry Off More proper Temperature Dry Cool Down Automatic Dry to use your 1 t Temperature Start Delicates Low Heat Less Dry Push % ._, Off Air Flutt No Heat Permanent Press Medium Heat B ,= Regular High Heat = 100 90 6O 70 80 SETTING DRYER CONTROLS I. Place wash load in dryer. Never dry more than one wash load at a time. Close dryer door. 2. Set DRYER TEMPERATURE to desired selection. See Control Settings Chart (page 5) for suggested settings.
asher arid dryer Remember--Select Temperature and Water Level for Water each load. Water Level Temperature Hot Wash Warm Rinse Hot Wash Cold Rinse ,= Cold Wash Cold Rinse C5 De]icates Oft I Medium Low 15 10 5 Regular \\_ll Extra Spin =, Warm Wash Cold Rinse Off ONE i Permanent Press , i SETTING WASHER CYCLE THE CONTROLS 1. Measure correct amount of laundry aids (see page 6) and add to empty washtub. Add washload. . Turn faucets, on hot Close and cold water washer lid.
CONSULT nn ..v,, CARE DRY PRACTICALLY ANY FABRIC Generally fabrics that .can be washed in your Kenmore Laundry Center can be dried in your Kenmore Laundry Center. Washables not recommended for dryer: foam rubber, loosely woven or hand-knitted woolens, rugs with flammable backing, fiber glass materials. Be sure plastic buttons and buckles are heat-proof. When using Delicate and Permanent Press fabrics, check for dryness after minimum time suggested.
SpeoiaB care for sp®o aB th sg In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose detergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Control Setting Chart (page 5) for Dryer Timer settings. _ feathers/down. Do not use heat to dry foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and aerylics must be dried on LOW heat. WASHER TYPE OF GARMENT "Cotton Baby Clothes:.
Care of specia GLASS Some glass after wash FIBER ITEMS people are very sensitive to fibers and develop a skin rash contact with fibers. Do not glass fiber items in washer. For best results, follow instructions on care label. Most labels today suggest "Hand Wash--Drip Dry." Do not dryer. dry glass fiber items in KNITS Man.made polyester, acrylic, and nylon knits: , Use warm water, cold rinse and Delicate cycle. o Use oxygen-type bleach as needed, following care label.
Care of p rmanent press items (continued) * FABRIC SOFTENER added to the rinse water helps reduce wrinkling and static electricity. Follow package directions. Or use fabric softener sheets in the dryer. TUMBLE DRY for best results. Do not overcrowd. Check after minimum time suggested. Care and c eaning o[ your Kenm,re BEFORE DRYING OR AFTER EACH LOAD Remove and clean lint screen, Iocated at bottom of door opening. Failure to do so wflI result in longer drying times.
Stai r®mova Remove stain before washing item. If you treat stain with a flammable solution, wash item in a basin before machine washing item, 1 .i,,.i, ii ................. For specific kinds of stains, follow the recipes below, Use mildest treatment first. Avoid using hot water on unidentifled stains; it may "set" the stain, Never iron a stain, i ii1,1, , i i ,11 i i, , i,i, I m,ll.
War 'aHty arid I'laiHt® anG® Ag ®@m®nt Wa ' a ty Kenmore Laundry Center FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL PARTS AND ADJUSTMENTS 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, Sears will repair or replace any mechanical or electrical parts in this washer/dryer, if defective in material or workmanship, and perform any necessar
If Laundry Center does not start: If articles o Is plug disconnected from power supply or is plug loose in outlet, not making good connection? = Is house fuse blown or circuit breaker off? e Is lint screen clean? o Is exhaust vent duct free of obstruction or lint blockage? o Is Temperature Selector set at AIR FLUFF (no heat)? = Are there too many articles in the dryer? Check loading section of this book.
