SEARS Kenmore Laundr.€ CenterUse and Care Guide

Read all instructions before using thisappliance. This book: contains valuableinformation about

• Operation• Care• Service

Keep it in a safe place.

95701 Electric Series95761 Gas Series

ContentsImportant 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 .... 8-9I

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

F 1 i .

The model and serial numbers of your laundry center arefound inside the dryer door. Record and retain thesenumbers.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase,..

P/N 131620500 9607)

Important SafeguardsIncluded with this Kenmore Laun-dry Center are the Installation In-structions, Operating Instructions,and this Use and Care Guide. Referto these instructions for details onhow to install and operate LaundryCenter.

NOTE: The instructions appearing inthis Owner's Guide are not meant tocover every possible condition andsituation that may occur. Commonsense and caution must be practicedwhen installing, operating and main-

taining any appliance.

&WARNINGI-For your safetythe information in this

manual must be followed tominimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent_roperty damage, personal

injury or loss of life.

Do not store or usegasoline or otherflammable vaporsand liquids in thevicinity of this orany other appliance.

WHAT TO I)O IFYOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to lightany appliance.

• Do not touch anyelectri'_l switch;do not. use anyphone in yourbuilding.

• Clear the room,building or area ofall occupants.

• Immediately callyour gas supplierfrom a neighbor'sphone. Follow thegas supplier's in-structions.

• If you cannotreach your gassupplier, call thefire department.

Installation and service

must be performed by aqualified installer, serviceagency or the gas supplier.

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CORRECT(Uae this way ONLY)

_WARN/N-G}Avoid fire hazard orelectric shock. Do not use an adaptorplug, extension cord or removegrounding prong from power supplycord.

MPORTANT SAFETYNSTRUCTIONS

_XWARNING] To reduce the riskof fire, electric shock, or injury topersons when using washer anddryer follow basic precautions, in-cluding the following:

Prevent Fire

i_WARNING] Do not wash or dryarticles that have been previouslycleaned in, soaked in, or spottedwith gasoline, cleaning solvents,kerosene, cooking oil, waxes, etc.These substances give off vaporsthat could ignite or explode.

[JkWARNINGj Do not put oily orgreasy rags or clothing on top ofdryer. These substances give offheat and vapors that could ignite thematerials.

[_XWARNINGi Do not add gaso-line, dry-cleaning solvents, or otherflammable or explosive substancesto wash water. These substancesgive off vapors that could ignite orexplode.

LAWARNING_ To prevent fire, donot use heat to dry articles contain-ing plastic, foam rubber or similarlytextured rubber-like materials, orpillows and clothing with feathers/down.

I_kWARNING] Under certain con-ditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-duced in a hot water system that hasnot been used for 2 weeks or more.HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-SIVE. If hot water system has notbeen used for such a period, beforeusing washer, turn on all hot waterfaucets and let water flow from each

for several minutes. This will release

any accumulated hydrogex} gas. Asthe gas is flammable,:do n6t smokeor use an open flame during thistime.

[JkWARNING] Clean dryer lint filter

before or after each load. The interior

of the machine, lint filter housing andexhaust duct should be cleaned

approximately every 18 months byqualified service personnel. Anexcessive amount of lint build-up inthese areas couM result in inefficient

drying and ]possible fire. See the"Care and Cleaning" section.

[JkWARNINGI Keep area aroundexhaust openir_g and sm'roundingareas free from accumulation oflint, dust and dirt.

_WARNING] Fluorocarbon aero-sol spray fabric softeners are notrecommended for use in this clryer.Damage resulting from use of this

type of softener can be consideredas misuse of dryer.

[] Failure to comply with thesewarnings could result in fire, explo-sion, serious bodily injury and/ordamage to rubber or plastic parts ofdryer.

Protect Children[_XWARNING] Do not allo_ chil-dren to play on or in LaundryCenter. Close :;upervision is neces-sary when Laundry Center is usednear children. As children grow,teach them the proper, safe use ofall appliances.

[JkWARNING] Destroy carton andplastic bags after Laundry Center isunpacked. ChiMren might use them

for play. Cartons covered with rugs,bedspreads or plastic sheets canbecome airtight chambers;.

___xWARNING] Keep laundry prod-ucts out of chiMren's reach. 1-o pre-vent personal injury2 observe allwarnings on product labels.

[JkWARNING3 Before LaundryCenter is re,moved from service ordiscarded, remave lid to washer anddryer compartments to prevent acci-dental entrapment.

[_ Failure t a comply with thesewarnings could result in serious per-sonal injuries.

Prevent Injury

_-W_ The LaundryCenter must be installed and electri-cally grounded in accordance withlocal codes by a qualified serviceperson to prevent electrical shockhazard and assure stability duringoperation. Installation instructionsare packed on top of washer for in-staller's reference. Refer to IN-STALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures.If Laundry Center is moved to anew location, have unit checked andreinstalled by a qualified serviceperson.

[_,WARNING J To prevent personalinjury or damage to LaundryCenter, the electrical cord of a gasdryer must be plugged into a proper-ly grounded and polarized 3-prongoutlet. The third grounding prongmust never be removed. Neverground dryer to a gas pipe. Do notuse an extension cord.

[_WARNINGI Follow packagedirections when using laundryproducts. Incorrect usage can pro-duce poisonous gas--resulting inserious injury of death.• Do not combine laundry products

for use in one load 'unless speci-fied on label.

• DO NOT mix chlorine bleachwith ammonia or acids such asvinegar.

__GJ To prevent personalinjury and damage to washer ordryer:• Do not repair or replace any part

of unit or attempt any servicingunless specifically recommendedin this Owner's Guide. Use onlyauthorized parts.

• Do not tamper with ,controls.• Do not install or store washer and

dryer where it will be exposed toweather.

[-_[kWARNINGI ALWAYS DIS-CONNECT Laundry Center fromelectrical supply before attemptingany service or cleaning. Failure todo so can result in electrical shockor injury.

DO'S AND DON'TS For a

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO

DO NOT

DO NOT

read and follow manufacturer's care label.

sort wash load by color, fabric and construction, amount of soiland linting.

add measured amount of detergent or soap to empty washer.Follow recommendations on detergent (soap) package for sizeload, soil and water conditions. In hard water areas slightlymore detergent may be required for satisfactory results.

dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to acold 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 latlnder-ing experience a satisfactory one.

put fabric softener in same water as soap, detergent or otherlaundry aids. Oil-like spots on articles may r,_sult.

overload washer. Articles must have room to move and turn

freely.

[_,WARNING/ To prevent injury,never reach into washer while partsare moving. Before loading,unloading or adding items, push inCycle Selector. Allow tub to coast toa complete stop before reaching in-side.

[AWARNINGI To prevent injury,do not reach into dryer if drum ismoving. Wait until machine hasstopped completely before reachinginto drum.

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

Safety Features

THERMAL-LIMITER SWITCHautomatically shuts down dryermotor in the unlikely event of anover-heated situation (electric dryermodels only).

MOTOR. SAFETY SWITCH shutsoff heat in dryer if motor stops.

[_,WARNINGj To prevent po_iblefire hazard, do not put anything ontop of Laundry Center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSPage 3

How to Prepare Laundry Loads

FOLLOW MANUFAC-TURER'S CARE LABELSFOR LAUNDERING

FOR BEST WASHINGRESULTS--

Sort wash loads according to color,fabric type, construction, soil, andlint.

COLORS

FABRIC'-& CONSTRUCTION

_-_c_ _e,mP,ess'¢_- Ko._

SOILS

_ Lightly _:l_f _. -Nor.rn.al ._ _¢1_. Heavily "f

LINT

Tet_clothChenille

Flannel

Fleece Fabric

Perma Press

Synthetics

Velveleen

Corduroy, etc.

PREPAREWASH LOAD• Close zippers, unbutton buttons,

and remove=detachable trim-mings. Empty pockets and turninside out.

_CAUTION Remove all items

from garments and fabrics to bewashed or dried, such as facialtissues, matches, crayons, nails,safety pins or any metallic or hardobjects which might damage clothesor appliance.• Remove stains (see page 7).• Pretreat very dirty areas (cuffs,

collars, underarm.,;, children'ssocks, oil and grease spots) withdetergent-water paste or fullstrength liquid detergent (seeLaundry Aids and Uses, page 6).

• When washing woolens, diluteall-purpose detergent beforetreating spot. Excessive rubbingwill cause shrinkage.

• Permanent Press items requirespecial care (see page 11).

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L_CAUTION ] Certain pretreat-ment products can damage washer'splastic and painted finishes. Directlyapply pretreatment products tostained fabric but away from

washer. After pretreatment, washand dry fabric as usual. Damage towasher caused by' pretreatmentproducts is not covered by war-ranty.

SOAK HEAVILYSOILED ANDSTAINED AREAS

• Soaking helps loosen and removecertain kinds of dirts and stains.

• Use laundry detergent products,diluted bleach or ammonia.

AWARNINGjDO NOT USE CHLORINEBLEACH AND AMMONIAIN SAME LOAD--POISONOUS FUMES CANOCCUR.

• Soaking does not replace wash-

ing. Ahvays wash load after soak-

ing, using detergent.

LOAD ARTICLESLOOSELY

• Load articles no higher than toprow of circular holes in wash tub.

• Do not put items on top ofagitator or wind them around it.

• Mix large articles with small ones.

Large items should be no morethan half total load.

WATER LEVELThe water level conti'ol can be. set to

provide the proper amount of washand rinse water for specific washload sizes. Se]ect water leve,1 that

will cover top of dry lload. Thebulkiness of wash loads is important

when determining a water level.Articles such as pillows,, blanketsand rugs are more absorbent andrequire larger amounts of water.For best results when washing bulkyitems, set the Water Level control atHIGH.

RIGHT

WRONG

WATERTEMPERATU RE.<;

Water temperature is a w:ry impor-tant factor. Approximate watertemperatures are suggested in thechart below.

FAHRENHEIT140 °

-- - HIIT

100 °-- - WARM

70--_°- COLD

ii

Use Corttrol

Settings chart onpage 10 to helpdetermine cor-rect wash and

rinse tempera-ture for fabrics.

When using water temperature

colder than 60" F, read instructionson detergent contai_'ers fbr cold

water wash or the following mayoccur:

• Detergents may not dissolve well,

leaving spot:; or streaks of deter-

gent on artMes.• Soils are difficult to remove.

• Some fabrics will retain wear

wrinkles and may have increased

pilling.

WATER HARDN ESSAFFECTS CHOICE OFLAUNDRY AIDS,

Water hardness is determined byamount of minerals in water.

Minerals react with soap and form

scum and curd. Scum may remain

on laundry, causing yellowing or

gray, dingy clothing. HARDNESSIS MEASURED IN GRAINS PER

GALLON.

Grains per Gallon

VERYSOFT MED HARD HARD

0-3 4-6 7-10 over 11

If water hardness in your home isover 7 grains, you will[ get betterwashing 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.

If you do not know the hardness ofyour water supply, contact yourlocal water department or bring asample into Sears Store for testing.

STARCHES

Starch adds body to :Fabrics andhelps to keep them clean longer.Follow package directions forstarching in wash_r_

DYES

Follow package directions for dyingin the washer. After dying, cleanwasher thoroughly by running acomplete cycle using detergent and 1cup chlorine bleach.

The tub and agitator may becomedye stained but this will not harmthe finish or transfer color to otherwash loads.

DispensersLIQUID BLEACHDISPENSER[_ON_ Failure to followthese directions can cause bleach

damage to wash load.

• ALWAYS USE HIGHWATER LEVEL.

" MEASURE LIQUIDBLEACH AS FOLLOWS,DEPENDING ON SIZEAND SOIL.

SMALL LARGE

EX-LARGE

THEN ADD WATERTO 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 carryover to next load of wash.

POWDERED BLEACH must not

be used in bleach dispenser. Addpowdered bleach to wash water,following directions on package.

FABRIC SOFTENER

DISPENSER (Optional)TO FILL: Measure fabric softener

according to directions on package.Add water to top of peg. (Follov¢ in-structions on container; some

softeners are already diluted.)

Peg

TO ATTACH: Place dispenser on

agitator cap and press down firmly.Make sure lid is ,;napped firmly ontodispenser.

Wrong

ZZ:J--Right

To remove dispenser from agitatorcap just pull up and off.

TO CLEAN DISPENSER:

Thoroughly rin.,;e out-Mispenser inwarm water to eliminate buildup offabric softener. Lid can be snappedoff for easier cleaning. After clean-ing, snap lid fi3:mly in place. Anyblack, waxy residue can be removedby washing in hot soapy water. Useonly bar soap products. Laundry ordishwashing detergents are notsuitable.

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Laundry Aids and Uses

LAUNDRY

Chlorine

• i

DETERGENTS

Phosphatetype

Non-phosphate

type

FABRIC - .SOFTENERS- -- i

i

SOAKINGAGENT

PRE-WASH -

USE• Usewith detergent or soap for greasy soil

when soaking or washing.[_,WARNING ]

• Use to whiten clothes and to remove stainsand 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.

• Use in warm soak or hot wash.• Safe for all washable fabrics but check care

instructions.• Can be used with detergents, soaps and water

conditioners.

• Use when soaking or washing to remove dirtand soil.

• Can be used on all types of fibers.• Can be used with bleachesand water conditioners.• Use recommendedamounts suggested on detergent

packages•

• Can be usedin any water.

• Pretreat stains and grease spots on fabric beforeloading in washer.

• Use soft water--install a mechanical softener or usea non-precipitating softening agent•

• Use hottest water fabric will permit.• Dissolvedetergent in small amount of water before

adding washload.• At the end of the cycle wipe out tub with a

damp cloth.

Use in deep rinse to soften bath_towels, diapers,etc. and to reduce static electricity in syntheticfibers.

Add to rinse to minimize wrinkling of permanentpress fabric.Help fabric repel lint.

Use in soakcycle or overnight to remove tough dirtprotein and some stains.

• Use on fresh stains, lightly soiled areas, greaseor oil stains on permanent press.

• See package directions.• Usein soakand wash to remove soil or fabric

softener stain.• Usewith bleach or water conditioners.

• Use in wash to reduce amounl of detergent orsoap required•

• Must be used with soap to prevent soap curd, inhard water.

• Use in rinse to aid in removing soap• Use 1 cupof conditioner at start of rinse fill.

• Usewith detergents, soaps and bleaches•

DONOTUSEWITH CHLORIN BLEACH.Can produce poisonousgas r,,_sultingin seriouspersonal injury or death.

• Oo not pour directly on fabric• Do not use in rinse cycle. Bleachmust be

rinsed. Do not use if there is iron in water.THIS WILL CAUSEBROWNSTAIN.

• DONOTUSEONWOOL, SILP ORSPANDEX.Chlorine bleach will turn woo and silk yellowand will damage the fibers, c,]using holes infabric.

• Concentrated. chlorine ble=actwill damagesomefibers, even cause holes.

• Do not use bleach with pre-s products.--

• Do not use in rinse.• Slower, tess effective

• If too little is used will cause fabric to becomeyellow or gray. Follow packaq instructions foramount.

• Do not add fabric softeners. (;RAYISHGREASYSTAIN WILL RESULT.

• Do not use more than recomr nded amount orexcessive suds will result.

• White steaks and powder!./residue mayOccur.

• Bright colors may becomefa_ or masked.• Fabrics may becomestiff an( hard.• Whites may becomegrayed.• Stain removal is more difficu• Flame retardant finishes rnay become ineffectiw,_.• Abrasion and linting may increase.• Rough deposits maycoat the tub and interior

components.

• Do not use with detergent or bleach. GREASYCURDORFABRICSTAINWILL RESJLT. Add onlt, to rinse.

• Do not use excessively• Do not pour directly onto lab Somemay cause

dark spots.• See stain removal directions 3age.

I _,WARNING j• DO NOTUSEWITH CHLORIN--BLEACH•

Can produce poisonous fume resulting in seriouspersonal injury or death.

• Do not use on non-colorfast f_brics, silk, wool, oracetate•

• Must be used in soft water [ with water conditionerto prevent soap curd•

• Precipitating water conditiiom such as washingsoda, form insoluble particle,, which may be difficultto rinse out.

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Stain RemovalRemove stain before washimg item. If you treat stain with a For specific kinds of stains, follow the directions below.

"flammable solution, wash item in a basin before machine Use mildest treatment first. Avoid using hot water on un-washing item. identified 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. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances in a washer or dryer. Failure to cemplywith these warnings could result in a fire, explosion or bodily injury. All items with these ,_ubstances on them

should be thoroughly hand-washed with a detergent so that no trace of the flammable substance remains. The

articles can then be machine washed or dried.

STAIN

AirplaneGlue

AlcoholicBeverages

Blood -_

CandleWax

ChewingGumChlorineBleach

Chocolate

Coffee

CosmeticStains

Crayon

Cream, Ice Cream

Deodorant

Dye TransferFabdcSoMenerSpots

FreshFru_,Wine -

Grass

GreaseandTar

Ink

Lipstick

Mildew (light)

Nail Polish .....

Paint

Perspiration

Rust

ScorchTea

MAN-MADE FABRICS, WASHABLE SILK,WOOL AND NON-COLORFAST COTTONS

Sponge wtth flngernad pohsh remover to dissolve glue Wash m warm water For acetate,do not use flngernad pohsh remover containing acetone because it wdl d_ssolvethe fabric

Sponge _rnmedtatelywtth cold water, then wash m warmwater Removeold slams withoxygen bleachSponge wnth cold water, or soak m cold wa_'erwtth a laundry pre-soak product Then wash

Remove_xcess wax Press between blotters with moderately hot tron Spongewith clean-mg fired Wash Bleach remaining slam wtth oxygen bleachHarden wtth tce cube and remove excess. Sponge wtth cleaning fluid Wash normalty

Soak m ;' tablespoons sodium hypo-suih_eIo t quart water Or remove yellow w_thcommerctal color remover Rinse, then wash normally

Soak m warm water w_th a pre-soak product Wash m lukewarm detergent solubon Use;olvent to remove any grease spots See ,&WARNING

Soak in cool water Wash. Bleach remaining stare w=thoxygen bleach

Pretreat before washing. If greasy, treat wdh a grease solvent Wash m warm water wtthplenty of detergent. Bleach remaining slam w_th oxygen bleach. See ,&WARNING'

Same as for candle wax

Soak m (;old water If grease spot remains, sponge w{th cleaning llutd.See, ,&WARNING ;

Sponge w_th whtte wnegar For stubborn slams, saturate cotton wtth denatured alcoholWash

_ash Bleach remaining slam with oxygen bleachWe_fabnc, rub spots wdh mdd bar soap, rinse Repeat d necessary, do not use bleach

Spooge w=th warm water Wash Bleach rematQmgstare wtth oxygenbleach

Soak m warm water wtth a pre-soak product Wash Bleach remaining slam w=thoxygenbleach

Use a spot remover Wash w_th detergent See ,&WARNING1

Washabl,. mk Rub m detergent or glycer;ne, then wash m warm detergent water Bleachrernammg stain w=th oxygen bleach Ball pnmt SpongewBthcleaning f!utd or alcohol Washm warm water Bleach with oxygen bleach See ,&WARNING[

Sponge ,ruth solvent Wash m warm detergent solubon Bleach remaining stare wtth oxygenbleach See `&WARNINGi

Wash Bleachremaining stare by soaking m an oxygen bleach solution Wash m r_otorwarm detergent water

_Treat wllh nad pohsh remover For acetate, do not use fmgernad poltsh remover containingacetone because tt will d=ssolvefabric

Before washing, treat w=th turpentine or solvent, depending on type of paint See,&WARNING ]

Sponge freshstare wtth ammoma, old stair] wtth white vinegar. Rinse. Soak m warmwaterwtth a pre-soak product Follow wtth warm wash.Never use oxalic acid or rust remover containing acid in or around washer It will damageporcelain surfaces Instead, use a rust remover des=gnarlfor water softeners or a laundrya=drust remover

Wash Bleachwtth todd oxygen bleach

Pour boding water through stare Bleach wtth oxygen bleach

COLORFAST COTTONSAND LINENS

Same procedure Use hot v,ater.

Sameprocedure Use chlorine bleach.Wash m hot water.

Sameprocedure Wash m hot water.Bleach remaining slams

Same procedure except use chloqnebleach

Same procedure

Same pr_ceoure.

Soak m warm water wtth a pre-soak ordetergen soubon Bleach _emammgstains

Sameprocecure Use chlorine b,each.

Sameprocecure Use chlorine b,eachand hot water wash.Sameas for candle wax If stain hasspread t hour load of clothes,wash wt hot water, soap and = cupbaking soda Or wash wtth detmgent orsoap and ch onne bleach.

Same,procedure

Same,procedure

Wash bleach remaining stain

Same plocedure.

Pour bot g water through stareBleach remaining slam

Soak m warn water w=th a pre-,;oakproduct Wash Bleach remaining stare

Same procedure

Same procedure Use hot water Bleachr_,malnl[ S'aln

Sponge w_tr solvent Wash in hotdeterget solubon. Bleach

Wash Bleach remaining slam by soak-mg m chlorine bleach solutton 'flash mhot or warm detergent water

Same proceJure

Same procedure Wash in hot water

Same procedure

Wash lleach wvthchlorm,_ bleach

Same procedure Use chlorine bleach

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How

KNITS/DELICATELOW HEAT

AIR10 OFF

MORE DRY

AUTOMATICFABRIC

CAREMEDIUM HEAT TURN TO START

Dryer

4O

50

COOL DOWN80

TOUCH- UP70

30 6O

LESS DRY

COOL DOWN

OFF

lOO

TIMEDHIGH HEA T

Kenmor'e

LAUNDRYCENTER

USING THE DRYERI. Check to be sure lint filter is

clean and in place before eachload.

2. Place wash load in dryer. Neverdry more than one wash load ata time. Add a sheet of dryerfabric softener if desired.

3. Close dryer door. Dryer willnot operate unless ,door is closed.

4. Turn dryer knob to desiredsetting. The setting can bechanged any time during cycle.

5. To start dryer, turn the Turn toStart control clockwise to ON.Hold for I-2 seconds and

release. The dryer will alwaysstop when i3Uor is opened. Ifdoor is opened during a cycle,Turn to Start control must beturned to restart dryer. If theCycle Selector is in the OFFposition when the Turn to Startcontrol is turned, the dryer willnot start.

6. Cycle End Signal soundswhendrying time is completed.

7. Remove dried load promptlyto minimize wrinkling. If loadis removed before cycle iscompleted, turn dryer Timerknob to OFF.

8. Clean lint filter after eachload.

CYCLE SELECTIONSAUTOMATIC FABRIC CARE Thiscycle provides drying at mediumheat. Drying time is determinedautomatically. When items are dry,heat automatically shuts off andload is tumbled for 7 minuteswithout heat to help reduce wrin-kling. When using AutomaticFabric Care for the first time, setdryer timer halfway between MOREDRY and LESS DRY. Experiencewill determine if future adjustmentsare needed. This cycle works bestwith items of similar fabric, weightand construction.

TIMED This cycle provides up to100 minutes of drying time at highheat. A cool down period is pro-vided during the last 6 minutes ofthe cycle to help reduce wrinkling.

TOUCH-UP Use this setting torelease wrinkles from dry clothingwhich may have become creasedduring storage or wearing. Bestresults are achieved by tumblingonly a few items at a time with adamp towel. Hang or fold itemsimmediately after cycle ends.

KNITS/DELICATE This cycle pro-vides up to 50 minutes of dryingtime at low heat. A 20 minute cooldown period is provided at the endof the cycle to help reduce wrin-kling.

AIR FLUFF This setting providesup to 20 minutes of tumbling with-out heat. Use Air Fluff to freshenpillows and blankets and dustdraperies and clothing. Use this noheat setting to dry heat-sensitiveitems such as plastics, foam rubberor similarly :extured, rubber-likematerials and items made withfeathers or down. To absorb excessmoisture, add several dr2/ bathtowels to load,

SAFETY FEATURESAND INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY DOOR SWITCH stopsdryer automatically if door isopened during a cycle. Close door,push and hold Start button about 2seconds to restart. Cyc]le resumesautomatically from point where itstopped.

AUTOMATIC MOTOR PRO-TECTOR stoi)s motor when over-heated from overload. It resetsautomatically after motor cools forapproximately 30 minutes. Pushand hold Start button about 2seconds to resume cycle. Door mustbe closed.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATUREHI-LIMIT SWITCH shuts off heatin event of ow._rheating.

[AWARNING] Do notolx:rate dryer

if lint filter is blocked, damaged ormissing. Overheating, damage tofabrics and fh'e hazard can occur.

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UseRemember--Select Water TemperatureWasher and Water Level for each load.

WASH TEMPERATURE. WATER LEVEL SOAK/ COTTONPREWASH HEAVY STURr)Y

OFF SOIL MEDIUIVLIGHT

PREWASH

÷SOAK

OFF •

OFF

MEDIUM

IGHT

USING THE WASHER

1. Prepare and sort laundry asdirected on page 4.

2. Measure correct amount oflaundry aids and add to emptytub. (Refer to page,_ 6 and 7 forlaundry products and waterhardness information.)

3. If desired, add diluted liquidbleach as directed in Bleach Dis-penser section on page 5. Do notpour bleach directly onto washload.

4. Add wash load to tub.5. Choose controll settings

according to type of load andamount of soil.

• WATER TEMPE, RATURESelect desired wash/rinse

temperature cdmbination. Thewasher will not fill if the knob

is pointing between 2 settings.See page 10 for suggestedsettings.

• WATER LEVELSelect water level that is bestfor size of load washed. Watershould cover top of wash load.

6. Push cycle selector knob inand turn right (clockwise) todesired wash cycle and time.For best results, follow fabriccare labels for washinginstructions.

7. Turn on hot and cold waterfaucets.

MEDIUMKNITS/ SOIL )_" PEFIMDELICATE PRESS

SPIN ONLY PULL - START PUSH - STOP _ RINSE & SPIN

8. Start washer by closing lid andpulling out timer knob. Washerwill operate with the lid open.However, it will not go into spincycle unless lid is closed. Tostop washer or change cycle,push in Cycle Selector knob andturn it clockwise to desired

setting.9. Add fabric softener, if desired,

to final rinse. Follow manufac-turer's directions on product label.(If a fabric softener dispenser isavailable, follow directions onpage 5.)

10. After the last spin cycle, waitapproximately 1 to 2 minutes forthe safety lid lock to release.Remove wash load for drying.

CYCLE SELECTIONS

COTTON STURDY This cycle

provides up to 15 minutes of normalagitation, a spray rinse in the firstspin followed by a deep rinse and 10minutes of fast spin. Set selectoraccording to amount of soil in eachload.

PERM PRESS This cycle pro-vides up to 12 minutes of normal

agitation followed by a 2 minutecool down rinse to reduce wrinklingin the first spin, a deep rinse and 6

minutes of fast spin.

KNITS/DELICATE This cycle

provides 6 minutes of gentleagitation followed by a spray rinsein the first spin, a deep rinse and 6minutes of slow _pin.

SOAK This cycle can be used totreat heavily soiled or stained itemsthat may requh:e more than one wash.It provides 2 minutes of normalagitation followed by 12 minutes ofsoak, 2 minutes of normal agitalionand 6 minutes of fast spin. Userecommended amounts of detergentand bleach or so_&ing agent for onewash cycle. (:gee package labels foramounts.) Cold water is used in thiscycle.

NOTE: The Soak cycle: shouldalways be followed by a wash cycleusing recommended amount ofdetergent.

PREWASH Tae Prewash portionof the Soak cycle can be used alone tohelp remove protein-based stains suchas milk, grass and blood or to loosensoils before washing. Prewashprovides 2 minutes of normal agitationfollowed by 6 minutes of fast spin.Use recomrnended amount ofdetergent for one wash _ycle. _¢¢atertemperature will i_ the same: as washwater temperatme selected.

[ACAUTION] Using hot water inPrewash can set stains. See StainRemoval chart on page 7.

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Kenmore Laundry CenterControl Settings

Times for Timed Drying are approximate based on

average size loads. Actual time needed will vary depend-ing on size of load, weight of fabrics, and householdvoltage. 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.

i_WARNINGi To prevent fire and serious personal in-

jury, do not use heat to dry foam rubber, similarly tex-tured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with

feathers / down.

TYPE OF LOAD-

BabyClothesPlastic lined items

Diapers**DelicateMixed Cottons

Bedspreads

WASHER

WASH TEMP. RINSE TEMP.

CottonSyntheticElectric/Woolen

Cottonsand LinensColorfast/WhiteNon-Colorfast

CurtainsCottonSyntheticsPermanent Press

Delicates,LingerieFoundationGarments**See WARNING abo_e_Knits

Cotton/Blend_sWoolens. _-Synthetics

FiberglassPermanentPress

DrapesDresses, sportswearWhite shirts, blouses,work uniforms

Sheets and pillowcasesPlasticshowercurtain

[

QuiltedItems

i Tennis Shoes ,-_Work Clothes--DenimRugs--1 large or 2 small

If Labelstates FLAME RETARDANT,DOWarm ColdHot ColdWarm ColdWarm Cold

Warm Cold

Blankets Prewash if stained or heavily soiled.

Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed 50-6)Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate 40-5:)

IMPORTANT--FOLLOWLABEL INSTRUCTIONS

I DRYERWASH CYCLE DRYER CYCLE DRYING TIME (Minu_

NOT USE SOAP--CHLORINEBLEACHwill destroy some retardant linishes.Knits/Delicate Air Fluff 115-20Cotton Sturdy Timed 50-6,]Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate 30-4()Perm Press Auto Fabric CareFOLLOWLABEL INSTRUCTIONS

Knits/Delicate Auto Fabric CareDry partially--Remove while damp and dry flator over double line.

Hot Cold Cotton SturdyWarm Cold Cotton Sturdy

Prewash if heavily soiled.Warm Cold Cotton SturdyWarm Cold Knits/DelicateWarm Cold Perm PressWarm Cold Knits/DelicateWarm Cold Knits/Delicate

Timed 50-6C)Timed 50-60

Cotton Sturdy 40-50Knits/Delicate 20-30Auto Fabric CareKnits/Delicate 20-30Knits/Delicate 30-40

Warm Cold _,. Knits/Delicate Cotton Sturdy ,10-50FOLLOWLABEL INSTRUCTIONS

Warm Cold Knits/Delicate I Knits/Delicate 30-40DO NOT MACHINEWASH ORDRY

Warm Cold Knits/DelicateWarm Cold Perm Press

Auto Fabric CareAuto Fabric Care

Hot Cold Perm Press Auto Fabric Care

Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Air Fluff 15-20Add dry towels toabsorb moisture.

FOLLOWLABEL INSTRUCTIONS

Always consult labels before washin,q or drying tennisshoes. Improper care can_ermanently dama.q_some sh_)es___Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy I Timed 50-60

FOLLOWLABEL INSTRUCTIONS 1 DONOT DRY RUBBER-BACKEDRUGS.USEAIR FLUFF FOR20 MINUTES.

**Soak diapers in a solution of cool water and a deodorizer until ready to wash. Removeexcess water from diapers before washin!i by using 4-spin only cycle.

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Special Washer FeaturesFETY OCK

_ll_lier will[_an_ agitate while lid

is open. However, it will not go intospin cycle unless lid is closed. As asafety precaution during: spin in eachcycle, the lid will AUTOMATI-CALLY LOCK to help preventchil-dren from reaching into the washtub. The lid will unlock approxi-

mately 1 to 2 minutes after end of

spin. If required, the lid may beopened during spin cycle by pushingin Cycle Selector knob. Lid lock willrelease after approximately 1 to 2minutes.

SELF-CLEANING!_N'_ FILTER

er lint tilter does not require

cleaning after each load. Lint col-lected during washing and rinsing isautomatically flushed away during

spin cycle. If washer is drained intosink or laundry tub, remove lint thatmay have collected in drain orstrainer.

DYNAMICL C SYSTE

qlfAwlas/_l_o{a_bec omes-unl_oalanced,

washer compensates?and reducesspin speed to complete cycle. Itemsmay be damper laban normal at endof cycle. To spin clothes drier,rearrange load, push Cycle :Selectorknob in, turn te right to + SPINONLY, close lid and pull out CycleSelector knob.

Care of Special FabricsGLASS FIBER ITEMS • Check care label before using To wash:Some people are very sensitive to bleach; add fabric softener to * Wash in small loads to allow cur-

glass fibers and develop a skin rashafter contact with fibers. Do not

wash glass fiber items in washer.

For best results, follow instructionson care label. Most labels today sug-

gest "Hand Wash--Drip Dry."

Do not dry glass fiber items in

dryer.

KNITSMan-made acrylic,,polyester, and nylon knits:• Use warm water, cold rinse and

Knits / Delicate cycle.• Bleach with _itl_er chlorine or

oxygen-type bleach as needed,following care label.

• Some man-made knits have a ten-

dency to "pill" (small balls offibers on surface of fabric). Turn

garments inside out beforelaundering or place tlaem in mesh

bag.• Dry small loads. Follow manufac-

turer's instructions.

• Allow garment to complete dry-

ing cycle, including automaticcool down period before end of

cycle.• Remove items from dryer when

tumbling stops to help preventwrinkling.

COTTON KNITS• Use hot or warm wash and cold

rinse, Cotton Sturdy cycle.

rinse, ]f desired.• When drying small loads, add

several dry bath towels.• Remove from dryer while slightly

damp.• Reshape and finish drying on flat

surface.

PLASTICSSoft pliable plastics such as showercurtains, window curtains, mattresscovers, tablecloths without back-ings, children's bibs, foam rubber,etc. can be machine laundered. Stiff

items such as place mats should bewiped with damp cloth rather than

placed in washer.

To wash:• Select Knits/Delicate cycle.• Use warm wash and cold rinse.• When washing shower curtains

streaked wth soap, do not adddetergent to wash. Use waterconditioner instead.

To dry:• Use Air Fluff for 20 minutes.• Add one or two bath towels to ab-

sorb moisture and help tumblingaction.

SHEER CURTAINSMost sheer curtains are made from

nylon or polyester fibers which re-quire special attention to preventpermanently set wrinkles.

tains room to move freely inwasher.

• Use of liquid detergent is sug-gested.

• Use warm wash, cold rinse.• Use Knits/Delicate cycle:.

To dry:• Use Knits/Delicate cycle.• Tumble for 30 to 35 mirmtes.• Remove immediately 1to .avoid

wrinkling.

SLIPCOVE.RSMany slipcover., now have a perma-nent press finish and should belaundered frequently in warm waterwith a cold rinse.

To wash:• Use Perm Press cycle.• Select warm wash, cold rinse.

To dry:Use Automatic Fabric Care heatsetting / less d::y.

• Remove from dryer while, stillslightly damp.

• Place on fu:niture and smoothinto shape so they dry smooth andtight.

WOOLENSNot all woolen,,;are washable. Somewoolens have a special finish orfiber blend wh:ich makes it possibleto machine wash and dry them. Gar-ments with this special finish will belabeled as "Machine Wash and

Dry." Follow garment manufac-turer's recommendations on care

labels.

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Special Care for Special Things

In the following hints for better washing, an all-purposedetergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Con-trol Setting Chart (page 10) for dryer timer settings.

Always consult garment labels and hang fags for manufac-

turer's washing and drying instructions before machinewashing and drying.

[ _XWARNINGI Do not use heat to dry foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing withfeathers/down. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must be dried en LOW heat.

TYPE OFGARMENT

CottonBabyClothes:Gowns, ShirtsBeddin.q "--

Delicates--dresses,. ;fine cottonknits - °

Diapers

PlasticitemsBlankets

SyntheticsElectric/Woolen

Curtains, Draperies

Glass Fiber

Sheer--SyntheticsPermanentPress

Dresses, blouses,skirts, slacksWhite shirtsandblouses, sheetsandpillowcasesWork clothes

I

FoundationGarments(See Warning above)

Plastics

QuiltedMattress Pads

Rugs

Sheets, Pillowcases

Slipcovers

Sweaters, Synthetics

Woolens,Cashmeres -

Table Linens!

Towels

Woolens_Sweaters s_ks,scarves; b ankets;

Work Clothes ........

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HELPFUL HINTSPretreal heavily-soiled areas_ bx;ushon a little liquid deter;_.nt, or wet areaand ruic,in detergent. Use Warm soak for oil, juice stains; Cold for egg,milk, cereal stains.Wash separately.

Rinse at once, soak in diaper pail with solution of cold water and borax(V2 tsp. to gal.). Soak before washing with a pre-soak product andwarm water.

Plastic lined pants, bibs, crib sheets should be dried separately.Shake out dust. Removestains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas withdetergent. Wash one large or two small blankets at a timeFollow rnanufacturer's recommendations.Follow rnanufacturer's directions.

If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be surecolors are fast and fabric is washable. Removehooks and non-washabletrim. Use Warm soak if heavily soiled.Do not wash or dry.

Requires regular washing. If required, use Warm soak.Turn slacks and dark items inside out to i_revent whitening and frosting ofseams and creases.

Pretreat collars and cuffs with liquid laundry detergent.

Pretreat heavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Letstand 30 to 60 minutes. If clothes are heavily soiled use Warm SOAKforgrease and oil, Cold SOAKfor dust or blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to

"_1_ cup liquid laundry deterqent in SOAK, 1/2 to 1 cup in WASH.

Frequent washing lengthens life, helps retain shape. Removenon-washable trim. Close zippers, fasten hooks. "Some plastics will tear if machine-washed. Placesmall items in mesh bagfor washing, if shower curtains are soap-stained, add water softener towash water; don't use detergent.Follow labeldirections.

Shake out dirt. Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs. Wash one largeor two small rugs at a time. Follow label instructions.Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.

Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable. Mend tears; removedetachable trim and fasteners. Wash only one large or two small chair

--coversat a time. Cotton covers may be Iiqhtty starched.Pretrea'!around neckline. Follow manufac:urer's recommendations.

Need special care to avoid shrinkage.

Removestains. Soak if necessary. Use Hot wash for white andcolor-fast, Warm for others.Use Warm Soak with 1/2 cup bleach for stained tea towels.

Many are machine washable. However, because of its physical properties,wool may shrink during washing. As a general rule, if it can be handwashec, it can be "washed" by soaking in the water. A liquid detergentis preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than granulated. Pre-treatwoolens with liquid deterqent. Never use chlorine bleach.Shake ,out dirt, turn pockets inside out. Soak clothes (see page 6), thenwash thoroughly.

i i¸¸ i

WASH

Hot

Warm

Hot

I RIN,q

Col(

Col

Col

IER ....

CYCLE

Cotton Sturdy

Knits/Delicale

Cotton Sturdy

Wash with regu], baby wash.

Warm Col

Warm Col

Warm ColWarm Col

Hot Col

Hot Col

Warm Col

Warm Col

Hot Co!

Warm Col

Warm Col

Knits/Delicate

See page 11.

Knits/DelicatePerm Press

Perm Press

Perm Press

Knits/Delicate

Knits/Delical:e

Perm Press

Perm Press

Knits/Delica:e

See "Woolens," p_ge 11.

Hot or Warm Col

Hot or Warm (;ol

See "Washing Woolepage 11.

Warm Col

Hot Col

Cotton Sturdy

Cotton Sturdy

Knits/DelicateKeepagitationto a minimum

Cotton Sturc!y

DRYER

CYCLE

Timed(High Heat)

Knits/Delicate

Timed(High Heat)

Air Fluff

_ea_.Auto. Fabric

Care

Auto. FabricCare

__ed.H_Auto. Fabric

Care(Ned. Heat)

Knits/Delicate_j_owH_

Air Fluff

Auto. FabricCare

Auto. FabricCare

J Med._Knits/Delicate__owH_See page 11.

Timed

Timed

See page 11.

Timed

Drying TipsCONSULT CARE LABELS BEFORE DRYING ARTICIL.ES

DRY PRACTICALLYANY FABRICGenerally fabrics that can bewashed in the Kenmore LaundryCenter can be dried in the Kenmore

Laundry Center.Washables not recommended for

dryer: loosely woven or hand-knitted woolens and some rayonsand silks. (Check care label. Seewarnings below.)Be sure plastic buttons: and buckles

are heat-proof.When using delicate and permanentpress fabrics,-check for drynessafter minimum time suggested.If various types of fabrics are mixedin drying load, set controls forlighter weight fabrics and removewhen dry. Reset temperature forremaining fabrics.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONSFOR GOOD RESULTSAn average size washer load isusually a dryer load. Items that arewashed together can generally bedried together. Consult care labelbefore drying.

'_kCAUTION] Remove all items

flom garments and fabrics to bedried, such as=_facial tissues,

matches, crayons, oails, safety pins

or any metallic or hard objects

which might damage clothes or ap-

pliance.

• Close zippers, empty pockets,

fasten hooks and eyes to prevent

snagging.

• Put socks and other .small items in

mesh bag for easier removal.• Items to be ironed should be

removed while slightly damp.• Put damp dt:y items together in

one load.

• If drying sheer items',, start with acold drum.

• If drying only a few items, add abath towel or two to maintain

proper tumbling action.

• If desired, add a dryer fabricsoftener sheet.

• Remove and fold or hang clothesquickly to prevent wrinkling.

• Do not overload dryer. Clothesmust have room to tumble andbillow.

• Clothes (except permanent press)should be removed while they feelslightly damp. If they areabsolutely dry to touch, they are

too ,dry; over-drying increaseswrinkling and shrinkage, andwastes heat.

• To test for dryness, take garmentout of dryer and feel it in roomtemperature air. Clothes will feeldamper in warm, moist air ofdryer drum than they will in roomair.

• When using TIMED cycle, setminimum time shown on Control

Settings Chart (page 10).

USE OF FABRICSOFTENER SHEETSOver use of fabric softener can

cause buildup of softener inclothing, giving a greasy feeling.Buildup can also form on lint screenand restrict airflow. Softener build-

up on Lint screen can be removed bywashing in warm soapy water.

Buildup in clothing can be removedby:

• Reconditioning load with water

conditioner (follow package in-

structions),or

• Laundering several times without

using fabric softener.

_W_AR..__iJN__G_Fluorocarbon aero-

sol spray or pump fabric softeners

are not to be used in this dryer.

Damage resulting from use of this

type of softener can be considered

as misuse of dryer. Failure to follow

this warning can cause serious per-

sonal injury.

IAIR FLUFFUse Air Fluff to air bedding, dustdraperies anct slipcovers, fluffdecorative pillows, and freshenclothes that have been stored inmothballs or !n a "stale" closet.

Also use for safe drying of plasticand extra-sensitive sheer fabrics.

• Place items in dryer.• Set dryer timer to the last 20

minutes of Knits/Delicate cyclewhich provides no heat on AirFluff setting.

Foam S,houlder Pads

Feather or Foam Pillow

[_kWARNING] To prevent fire, do

not use heat to dry articles contain-ing plastic, foam rubber or similarlytextured rubber-like materials, orpillows and clc,thing with feathers/down.

USE THE DI:IYERAS A VAL.E']"

The Kenmore Laundry Center iswonderful for steaming out wrinklesand refreshing corduroy, woolens,and velveteen _kirts, jackets, slacksor blouses. Follow these directions:

• Place garments in dryer with oneor two s]ligtttly dampened bathtowels.

• Select proper cycle for garments.• Select 30 minutes o]_ heat'and let

clothes tumble. Steam from

towels will "press" clothes.• After 15-2.0 minutes (before dryer

stops tumblirtg), remove garmentsand fold or place on hangers.

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CLEANING WASHERINSIDE TUB• Remove clothes from washer as soon

as cycle is completed to preventdevelopment of mildew.

• Often, when heavily soiled clotheshave been washed, a de.posit of sand

or dirt may appear around tub aftercompletion of cycle. This may beeasily removed by using a liquidcleanser and rinsing thoroughly withwater.

OUTSIDE CABINET• Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive

cleaners on any surface of the LaundryCenter.

, At end of each laundry day, pushCycle Selector in, wipe top and bothsides of washer lid and dryer doorwith a damp cloth. Turn off hot andcold water to reduce pressure on waterhoses.

• Occasionally clean entire cabinet with

a damp cloth. Stains on lid, top or tubcan be removed with adiluted solution

of chlorine bleach (1/2 cup to 1quartwater). Rinse well with clear water.

• Spray cans of color-matched enamelare available from your SEARS Store

or Service Center to touch up scratcheson painted cabinet.

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Care and StorageCLEANING DRYERLINT FILTER

BEFORE OR AFTERDRYING EACH LOAD

Remove and clean lint filter located at

the bottom of the door opening. Failureto do so will result in longer dryingtimes.

IAWARNINGI Lint filter must be in

place when dryer is operating.

Dryer door will not close if lint filter

is not properly inserted.

Dryer Drum

I_kWARNING] Disconnect electrical

supply cord before doing any of thefollowing cleaning or servicingprocedure_ on the Laundry Center.Failure to disconnect can cause

electrical shock or serious personalinjury.

[ WARN G]_ not use any type of

spray cleanser when cleaning dryerinterior. Poisonous fumes or electricalshock can occur.

• If chum is stained from noncolorfast

fabrics, clean with a damp cloth andmild liquid household cleanser. Wipeaway the cleanser residue beforedrying the next load of clothes.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

AND INTERIIOR: -

[AWARNING] The interiorofthe dryer

cabinet and exhaust duct can gather lintand dust over ti_e, depending on thetype of articles chied and amount of use.An excessive araount of lint build-upcould result in inefficient drying andpossible fire hazard. These areas should

be cleaned approximately every 18months by qualified service personnel.

TO STOR[" LAUNDRYCENTER IINTHE COLD:The unit cannot be operated in freezing

temperatures. Beforestoring appliance,remove water _)m all parts of washer.1. Turn off water supply faucets.

Disconnect hoses from faucets and

drain.

2. Add I gallon of non-toxic RVantifreeze (available from hardwareor recreational vehicle store) towasher tub.

3. Push in Cycte Selector knob, turnknob to the right to SPIN ordy andpull out knob.

4. Let washer spin for 1 or 2.minutes tolet all water drain out. Some, but notall, of the RV antifreeze will be

expelled.5. Push in O¢ch; Selector knob, dry tub

interior, disconnect electrical plugand close lid.

Store appliance in an upright position.

To remove antifreeze after storage, runwasher through a complete cycle using1/2 cup detergent. Do not add clothesload.

Warranty and Maintenance Agreement

Kenmore Laundry Center

FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY ON MECHANICALOR ELECTRICAL PARTS AND MECHANICALADJUSTMENTS •

For one year from the date of purchase, when the Kenmore Laun-dry Center washer/dryer is installed and operated in accordancewith the instructions in the owner's manual and installationmanual, Sear s will repair or replace any mechanical or electricalparts in this washer ldryer, if defective in material or workmanship,and pef_rm any necessary adjustments, at no charge.

LIMITED WARRANTY ONWASHER GEAR CASEAfter one year and until five yearsfrom the date of purchase, Searswill furnish a replacement gear case, if defective in material orworkmanship. You will be responsible for labor.

The above warranty coverage applies to Kenmore Laundry Centerused for private family purposes only.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTINGTHE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITEDSTATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also haveother rights which vary from state to state.

,_sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTKenmore Laundry Center is engineered,manufactured and tested for years of depend-able operation. Yet, any precision machine

may require service from time to time. ASears Maintenance Agreement relieves youcompletely of undue inconvenience and un-expected repair bills. It* Extends mechanical adjustment and service

on a new Kenmore Laundry Center beyondthe warranty period.

* Includes all parts and labor at no addi-tional cost.

* Covers all serv-tce calls and necessaryrepairs any time for the entire period of theMaintenance Agreement.

• Provides a complete Prevention Mainte-nance check during the last month of the

Maintenance Agreement, at your requestand convenience.., as listed.

• Complete operational check of switchesand valves.

• Operation check of Timer settings.• Check belts for wear and tension.

• Check all moving parts and oil leaks, andlubricate as required.

• Check electrical system.• Check pump and hoses.• Check operation of timer, door switch and

thermostats.• Check leveling and balance mechanisms.• Check dispensers.• Check elements and connections.

• Clean base and motor as needed, and checkdrum seal.

• Inspect exhaust systems.

This unlimited cov(.'rageis available for onlypennies a day. I.¢t ),our Sears Sales or ServiceTechnician exp]tainall the benefits of a SearsMaintenance Agreement.

Sears service Is nationwide...Your Kenmore La_ndry Center takes on newvalue when you discover tha_LSears hasservice units around the country using fully-equipped trucks and staffed by ',kars.-trainedtechnicians. These are Service Professionalswho back up all Sears warranties. These pro-fessionals use Sears approved :methods forexpert repairs to fulfill the pledge: "WeService What We Sell."

If you need SERVICE or PARTS for your Kenmore Laundry CenterBe ready to give you_ Sears Service Center the model number, serialnumber, and date of purchase. The model Emdserial numbersof your Keumore Laundry Center are found inside the dryerdoor.

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Before Calling for Service, Check the Following Points

If Laundry Centerdoes not start:

• Is plug disconnected from powersupply or is plug loose in outlet, notmaking good connection?

• ls house fuse blown or circuitbreaker off?.

• Is washer Timer knob pulled out?• Is lid closed if in spin cycle?• Is dryer door closed?• Is Timer set'?

• Have you turned the Turn to Startcontrol clockwise to ON and held itfor 1-2 seconds?

• The internal motor protector willstop motor if it is overheated, butwill automatically rese_t after motorcools. Turn the Turn to Start controlclockwise to ON and ihold for 1-2

seconds to restart dryer.

If water does not enter:

• Are faucets turned on?• Are filter screens clogged? They

are located at water waive ends ofhoses.

• Are hot and cold hoses reversed?Hot water hose is identified.

• Is the Wash Temperature selectorpointing directly to Hot, Cold orWarm? The washer will not fill withwater if the selector is pointingbetween 2 settings.

If water does not drain:

• Are there kinks in drain hose?

• Is drain system clogged or restricted?• Is drain hose lower that 33" in

standpipe? This can cause siphoningand washer will continue to fill. SeeInstallation Instructions for furtherinformation.

• Is the lid closed? The washer will not

spin out wash water unless the lid isclosed.

If water is leaking at hoseconnection:

• Disconnect hose from valve. Remove

rubber washer at end of hose and

replace with new washer. Reconnect

hose to valve. DO NOT overtighten.

[_WARNINGJ Disconnect electrical

supply cord before servicing laundrycenter. Failure to disconnect can cause

electrical shock or serious personalinjury.

If articles are spottedor not clean:• Is thereiron in the water? Iron remover

or water softener may be needed.• Is fabric softener dispenser cracked?

Fabric softener applied directly toarticles will cause stains which

resemble oil or grease stains.• Is washer overloaded? Check loading

section of 'this book.

If articles are still wet

at end of spiin cycle:-• ]s load unbalarced? Unit is designed

to complete cycle with unbalancedload which could leave articles damp.

Redistribute articles and repeat spincycle.

• Is drain System clogged or restricted?

If articles are not

drying satisfactorily:• Is lint filter clean?• Are exhaust duct and vent ho(_i free

of obstruction or lint blockage?• Is dryerset atkJrFluff for20minutes

which provide_ no heat? -• Are there too raany articles in dryer?

Check loading section of this booklet.• Have installation instructions been

followed?(A 1

{_kWARNINGJ Do not use plastic

flexible duct to exhaust dryer. Replaceplastic duct with rigid or flexible metal

duct. Excessive lint can build up insideduct work, creating a fire hazard andrestricting air flow. Restricted air flowwill increase drying time.

If you still have a problem after checking these items, youcan obtain service simply by contacting your nearest SearsService Center throughout the United States. When calling

your Sears Service Center, be ready to give the model

number, serial number, and date of purchase of yourappliance.

Optional Accessories for your Kenmore Laundry Centeravailable from your nearest Sears Service Center.

• Fabric Softener Dispenser PIN 145836-000• Drying Rack P/N 131155200• Syphon Break P/N 0766660-000

• For additional accessories check Laundry Center Parts List or your local Sears c, •oe=wce Center.

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