91801191901 91851/91951 Electric Series Gas Series Contents Important Safeguards How to Prepare .............. Laundry 2-3 Loads ....... 4 i,,,,_, ,,,,,,, Dispensers Laundry ......................... 5 P,Sds and Uses ............... 6 4 Stain Removal Laundry ...................... Center Control 7 Settings ...... Care of Special Fabrics Care of Permanent Press Items ........ Special Care for Special Things ....... Drying Tips ..................... Problems Care and Storage ...
mpertant Safeguards Included with this Kenmore Electronic Laundry Center are the Installation Instructions, this Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, and the Quick Reference Card. You may want to attach self-adhesive magnetic strips to the corners of the Quick Reference Card so that it can be mounted on dryer door.
Prevent injury 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 operatiom Installation instructions are packed on top of washer for installer's reference° Refer to INSTAI.
TURER'S CARE LABELS FOLLOW FOR LAUNDERING MANUFAC! ,_;;;, iii I, ,, i,ii, ii L FOR BEST WASHING RESULTS-Sort wash loads according to color, fabric type, construction, soil, and linL COLORS [ ,_CAUTION i Certain pretreatment products can damage 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.
WATER HARDNESS AFFECTS CHOBCE OF LAUNDRY AtDS 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 SOFT MED ...... 0-3 ....
Laundry Aids and = Use with detergentor soapfor greasysoil whensoaking or washing. IAWARNING j = DO NOT USEWITH CHLORINEBLEACH. Can produce poisonous gas resulting in serious personal !njury or death. .......... _Use to whitenclothes and t_o ' removestains ........... o Do not pourdirectly on fabiics'. and odors when soaking or washing, o De not use in rinse cycle. Bleach must be rinsed, Do not use if there is iron in water Follow directions on care labelof garment. THIS WILL CAUSEBROWNSTAIN.
Stain removaU Remove stain before washing item lfyou treat stain with a flammable ,solution, wash item in a basin before machine washing item 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 Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, waxes, cooking oils, etc. into a washer or dryer.
enmore Emectreni¢ Laundry, Center Controa $ettNngs 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 208 volt circuit instead of a 240 volt circuit will result in longer drying time.
Care of $peciaN Fabrics For best results, follow instructions on care label. Most labels today suggest "Hand Wash--Drip Dry." ° Check care label before using bleach; add fabric softener to rinse, if desired. _, When drying small loads, add several dry bath towels° o Remove from dryer while slightly damp. ,, Reshape and finish drying on flat surface. Do not dryer.
Speciam or specia In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose detergent should be used unless stated otherwise° See Control Setting Chart (page 8) for dryer timer settings,, Always [_kWARNING feathers/down.
tying Tips DRY PRACTICALLY ANY FABRIC Generally fabrics that can be washed in the Kenmore Electronic Laundry Center can be dried in the Kenmore Electronic Laundry Center. Washables not recommended for dryer: loosely woven or handknitted woolens and some rayons and silks. (Check care label,, Also see warnings below.) Be sure plastic buttons and buckles are heat-prooL When using delicate and permanent press fabrics, check for dryness after minimum time suggested.
USE OF FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS Over-use of fabric softener can cause buildup of softener in laundry items, giving them a greasy feeling. Buildup can also form on lint screen and restrict air flow. Softener buildup on lint screen can be removed by washing it in warm, soapy water. Buildup in clothing can be removed by o Reconditioning load with water conditioner° (Follow package instructions.) OR • Laundering several times without fabric softener.
SPECIFIC B_,i Large items New Items such as sheets _ Fabiic softenei wash gad PROBLEMS tn load Contact with wet, non-colorfast wash load :i_Gre_S_ S_ic LAUNDRY being poured items Stop dryer and rearrangg_e.
Care and Storage CLEANING Inside Tub WASHER Dryer Drum Disconnect Remove items from washer as soon as cycle is completed to prevent development of mildew° Often, when heavily soiled clothes have been washed, a deposit of sand or dirt may appear around tub after completion of cycle,.
Warranty and aint÷nanc÷ Ag ÷÷m÷nt Warranty Kenmore Laundry Center the owner's manual no and installation manual, Sears will charge, 0 : years from the date of purchase, Sears will gear case, if defective in material or workmanship. for labor; rTED:WARRANTY ON ;; Sears will furnish free of charge a or malfunctioning electronic control owner will be responsible for all labor costs. Laundry Center used IS:AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. .
if Electronic Laundry Center does not start: u Is plug disconnected from power supply or is plug loose in outlet, not making good connection? • Is house fuse blown or circuit breaker off? o Is lid closed during spin cycle? = Is dryer door closed? o Have you touched START pad? o The internal motor protector will stop motor if it is overheated, but will automatically reset after motor cools.