Sears 95761 User manual

SEARS Kenmore Laundr.€ Center
Use and Care Guide
Read all instructions before using this
appliance. This book: contains valuable
information about
•Operation
•Care
• Service
Keep it in a safe place.
95701 Electric Series
95761 Gas 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
I
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 are
found inside the dryer door. Record and retain these
numbers.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase,..
P/N 131620500 9607)

Important Safeguards
Included with this Kenmore Laun-
dry Center are the Installation In-
structions, Operating Instructions,
and this Use and Care Guide. Refer
to these instructions for details on
how to install and operate Laundry
Center.
NOTE: The 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.
&WARNINGI-For your safety
the information in this
manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent
_roperty damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors
and liquids in the
vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
WHAT TO I)O IF
YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light
any appliance.
• Do not touch any
electri'_l switch;
do not. use any
phone in your
building.
• Clear the room,
building or area of
all occupants.
• Immediately call
your gas supplier
from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the
gas supplier's in-
structions.
• If you cannot
reach your gas
supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
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_WARN/N-G}Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug, extension cord or remove
grounding prong from power supply
cord.
MPORTANT SAFETY
NSTRUCTIONS
_XWARNING] To reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using washer and
dryer follow basic precautions, in-
cluding the following:
Prevent Fire
i_WARNING] 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 substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
[JkWARNINGj Do not put oily or
greasy rags or clothing on top of
dryer. These substances give off
heat and vapors that could ignite the
materials.
[_XWARNINGi Do not add gaso-
line, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances
to wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
LAWARNING_ To prevent fire, do
not use heat to dry articles contain-
ing plastic, foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials, or
pillows and clothing with feathers/
down.
I_kWARNING] Under certain con-
ditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has
not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-
SIVE. 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. This will release
any accumulated hydrogex} gas. As
the gas is flammable,:do n6t smoke
or use an open flame during this
time.
[JkWARNING] Clean dryer lint filter
before or after each load. The interior
of the machine, lint filter housing and
exhaust duct should be cleaned
approximately every 18 months by
qualified service personnel. An
excessive amount of lint build-up in
these areas couM result in inefficient
drying and ]possible fire. See the
"Care and Cleaning" section.
[JkWARNINGI Keep area around
exhaust openir_g and sm'rounding
areas free from accumulation of
lint, dust and dirt.
_WARNING] Fluorocarbon aero-
sol spray fabric softeners are not
recommended for use in this clryer.
Damage resulting from use of this
type of softener can be considered
as misuse of dryer.
[] Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire, explo-
sion, serious bodily injury and/or
damage to rubber or plastic parts of
dryer.
Protect Children
[_XWARNING] Do not allo_ chil-
dren to play on or in Laundry
Center. Close :;upervision is neces-
sary when Laundry Center is used
near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of
all appliances.
[JkWARNING] Destroy carton and
plastic bags after Laundry Center is
unpacked. ChiMren might use them
for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers;.
___xWARNING] Keep laundry prod-
ucts out of chiMren's reach. 1-o pre-
vent personal injury2 observe all
warnings on product labels.
[JkWARNING3 Before Laundry
Center is re,moved from service or
discarded, remave lid to washer and
dryer compartments to prevent acci-
dental entrapment.
[_ Failure t a comply with these
warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injuries.

Prevent Injury
_-W_ The Laundry
Center must be installed and electri-
cally 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 in-
staller's reference. Refer to IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for detailed grounding procedures.
If Laundry Center is moved to a
new location, have unit checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service
person.
[_,WARNING J To prevent personal
injury or damage to Laundry
Center, the electrical cord of a gas
dryer must be plugged into a proper-
ly grounded and polarized 3-prong
outlet. The third grounding prong
must never be removed. Never
ground dryer to a gas pipe. Do not
use an extension cord.
[_WARNINGI Follow package
directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can pro-
duce poisonous gas--resulting in
serious injury of death.
• Do not combine laundry products
for use in one load 'unless speci-
fied on label.
• DO NOT mix chlorine bleach
with ammonia or acids such as
vinegar.
__GJ To prevent personal
injury 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 washer and
dryer where it will be exposed to
weather.
[-_[kWARNINGI ALWAYS DIS-
CONNECT Laundry Center from
electrical supply before attempting
any service or cleaning. Failure to
do so can result in electrical shock
or 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 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 latlnder-
ing experience a satisfactory one.
put fabric softener in same water as soap, detergent or other
laundry 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 parts
are moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding items, push in
Cycle Selector. Allow tub to coast to
a complete stop before reaching in-
side.
[AWARNINGI To 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
warnings could result in serious per-
sonal injuries.
Safety Features
THERMAL-LIMITER SWITCH
automatically shuts down dryer
motor in the unlikely event of an
over-heated situation (electric dryer
models only).
MOTOR. SAFETY SWITCH shuts
off heat in dryer if motor stops.
[_,WARNINGj To prevent po_ible
fire hazard, do not put anything on
top of Laundry Center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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How to Prepare Laundry Loads
FOLLOW MANUFAC-
TURER'S CARE LABELS
FOR LAUNDERING
FOR BEST WASHING
RESULTS--
Sort wash loads according to color,
fabric type, construction, soil, and
lint.
COLORS
FABRIC'-& CONSTRUCTION
_-_c_ _e,mP,ess'¢_- Ko._
SOILS
_ Lightly _:l_f _. -Nor.rn.al ._ _¢1_. Heavily "f
LINT
Tet_cloth
Chenille
Flannel
Fleece Fabric
Perma Press
Synthetics
Velveleen
Corduroy, etc.
PREPARE
WASH LOAD
• Close zippers, unbutton buttons,
and remove=detachable trim-
mings. Empty pockets and turn
inside out.
_CAUTION 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, underarm.,;, 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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L_CAUTION ] Certain pretreat-
ment 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 war-
ranty.
SOAK HEAVILY
SOILED AND
STAINED AREAS
• Soaking helps loosen and remove
certain kinds of dirts and stains.
• Use laundry detergent products,
diluted bleach or ammonia.
AWARNINGj
DO NOT USE CHLORINE
BLEACH AND AMMONIA
IN SAME LOAD--
POISONOUS FUMES CAN
OCCUR.
•Soaking does not replace wash-
ing. Ahvays wash load after soak-
ing, using detergent.
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
The water level conti'ol can be. set to
provide the proper amount of wash
and rinse water for specific wash
load sizes. Se]ect water leve,1 that
will cover top of dry lload. 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.
For best results when washing bulky
items, set the Water Level control at
HIGH.
RIGHT
WRONG
WATER
TEMPERATU RE.<;
Water temperature is a w:ry impor-
tant factor. Approximate water
temperatures are suggested in the
chart below.
FAHRENHEIT
140 °
-- - HIIT
100 °
-- - WARM
70--_°-COLD
ii
Use Corttrol
Settings chart on
page 10 to help
determine cor-
rect wash and
rinse tempera-
ture for fabrics.
When using water temperature
colder than 60" F, read instructions
on detergent contai_'ers fbr cold
water wash or the following may
occur:
• 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 ESS
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
VERY
SOFT MED HARD HARD
0-3 4-6 7-10 over 11
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,
especially 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.
Follow package directions for
starching in wash_r_
DYES
Follow package directions for dying
in the washer. After dying, clean
washer thoroughly by running a
complete cycle using detergent and 1
cup chlorine bleach.
The tub and agitator may become
dye stained but this will not harm
the finish or transfer color to other
wash loads.
Dispensers
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
[_ON_ Failure to follow
these directions can cause bleach
damage to wash load.
•ALWAYS USE HIGH
WATER LEVEL.
"MEASURE LIQUID
BLEACH AS FOLLOWS,
DEPENDING ON SIZE
AND SOIL.
SMALL LARGE
EX-LARGE
THEN ADD WATER
TO 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 carry
over to next load of wash.
POWDERED BLEACH must not
be used in bleach dispenser. Add
powdered 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 onto
dispenser.
Wrong
ZZ:J--
Right
To remove dispenser from agitator
cap just pull up and off.
TO CLEAN DISPENSER:
Thoroughly rin.,;e out-Mispenser in
warm water to eliminate buildup of
fabric softener. Lid can be snapped
off for easier cleaning. After clean-
ing, snap lid fi3:mly 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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Laundry Aids and Uses
LAUNDRY
Chlorine
• i
DETERGENTS
Phosphatetype
Non-phosphate
type
FABRIC - .
SOFTENERS--- i
i
SOAKING
AGENT
PRE-WASH -
USE
• Usewith detergent or soapfor greasy soil
whensoaking or washing. [_,WARNING ]
•Use to whiten clothes and to removestains
and odors when soaking or washing.
• Follow directions on care label of garment•
•Follow directions on bleach package.
•Bleachis not a substitute for detergent. Always use
normalamount of detergent.
•Canbe 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 washablefabrics but check care
instructions.
• Can be used with detergents, soaps and water
conditioners.
• Use when soaking or washing to removedirt
and soil.
• Canbe used onall types offibers.
• Canbe used with bleachesand water conditioners.
• Use recommendedamountssuggested on detergent
packages•
• Can be usedin any water.
• Pretreatstains and grease spots on fabric before
loadingin washer.
• Use soft water--install a mechanicalsoftener or use
a 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 synthetic
fibers.
Add to rinse to minimize wrinkling of permanent
press fabric.
Helpfabric repel lint.
Use in soakcycle or overnight to removetough dirt
proteinand somestains.
• Use on fresh stains, lightly soiled areas, grease
or oil stains on permanent press.
•See package directions.
• Usein soakand wash to removesoil or fabric
softener stain.
• Usewith bleach or water conditioners.
• Use in wash to reduce amounl of detergent or
soap required•
• Must be used with soap to prevent soap curd, in
hard water.
•Use in rinse to aid in removing soap• Use 1 cup
of conditioner at start of rinse fill.
• Usewith detergents, soaps and bleaches•
DONOTUSEWITHCHLORIN BLEACH.
Can produce poisonousgas r,,_sultingin serious
personal injury or death.
• Oonot 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 bleachwill turn woo and silk yellow
and will damagethe fibers, c,]using holes in
fabric.
• Concentrated. chlorine ble=actwill damagesome
fibers, evencause holes.
• Do not use bleachwith pre-s products.--
• Do not use in rinse.
• Slower, tess effective
•If too little is usedwill cause fabric to become
yellow or gray. Follow packaq instructions for
amount.
• Do not add fabric softeners. (;RAYISHGREASY
STAINWILL RESULT.
• Do not use more than recomr nded amount or
excessive suds will result.
•White steaks and powder!./residue may
Occur.
• Bright colors may becomefa_ or masked.
• Fabrics may becomestiff an( hard.
• Whites may becomegrayed.
• Stain removal is more difficu
• Flame retardant finishes rnaybecome ineffectiw,_.
• Abrasionand linting may increase.
• Roughdeposits maycoat the tub and interior
components.
• Do not use with detergent or bleach. GREASYCURD
ORFABRICSTAINWILL 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 serious
personalinjury or death.
• Do not use on non-colorfast f_brics, silk, wool, or
acetate•
• Must be used in soft water [ with water conditioner
to prevent soapcurd•
•Precipitating water conditiiom such as washing
soda, form insoluble particle,, which may be difficult
to rinse out.
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Stain Removal
Remove 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 awasher
or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances in a washer or dryer. Failure to cemply
with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion or bodily injury. All items with these ,_ubstances on them
should be thoroughly hand-washed with adetergent so that no trace of the flammable substance remains. The
articles can then be machine washed or dried.
STAIN
AirplaneGlue
AlcoholicBeverages
Blood -_
CandleWax
ChewingGum
ChlorineBleach
Chocolate
Coffee
CosmeticStains
Crayon
Cream,Ice Cream
Deodorant
DyeTransfer
FabdcSoMenerSpots
FreshFru_,Wine -
Grass
GreaseandTar
Ink
Lipstick
Mildew (light)
NailPolish .....
Paint
Perspiration
Rust
Scorch
Tea
MAN-MADE FABRICS, WASHABLE SILK,
WOOL AND NON-COLORFAST COTTONS
Sponge wtth flngernad pohsh remover to dissolve glue Wash mwarm 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 with
oxygen bleach
Sponge wnthcold water, or soak m cold wa_'erwtth a laundry pre-soak product Then wash
Remove_xcess wax Press between blotters with moderatelyhot tron Spongewith clean-
mg fired Wash Bleach remaining slam wtth oxygen bleach
Hardenwtth tce cube and remove excess. Sponge wtth cleaning fluid Wash normalty
Soak m ;' tablespoons sodium hypo-suih_eIo tquart water Or remove yellow w_th
commerctal color remover Rinse, then wash normally
Soak m warm water w_tha pre-soak product Wash m lukewarm detergent solubon Use
;olvent to remove any grease spots See ,&WARNING
Soak in coolwater Wash. Bleach remaining stare w=thoxygen bleach
Pretreat before washing. If greasy, treat wdh a greasesolvent Wash m warm water wtth
plenty of detergent. Bleach remaining slam w_thoxygen 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_thwhtte wnegar For stubborn slams, saturate cotton wtth denatured alcohol
Wash
_ash Bleach remaining slam with oxygen bleach
We_fabnc, rub spots wdh mdd bar soap, rinse Repeatd necessary, do not use bleach
Spooge w=thwarm water Wash Bleach rematQmgstare wtth oxygenbleach
Soak m warm water wtth a pre-soak product Wash Bleach remaining slam w=thoxygen
bleach
Use a spot remover Wash w_thdetergent See ,&WARNING1
Washabl,. mk Rub m detergent or glycer;ne, then wash m warm detergent water Bleach
rernammgstain w=thoxygen bleach Ball pnmt SpongewBthcleaning f!utd or alcohol Wash
m warm water Bleach with oxygen bleach See ,&WARNING[
Sponge ,ruth solvent Wash mwarm detergent solubon Bleach remaining stare wtth oxygen
bleach See `&WARNINGi
Wash Bleachremaining stareby soaking m an oxygen bleach solution Wash m r_otor
warm detergent water
_Treat wllh nad pohsh remover For acetate, do not use fmgernad poltsh remover containing
acetone because tt will d=ssolvefabric
Beforewashing, treat w=thturpentine or solvent, depending on type of paint See
,&WARNING ]
Sponge freshstare wtth ammoma, old stair] wtth white vinegar. Rinse. Soak m warmwater
wtth a pre-soak product Follow wtth warm wash.
Never use oxalic acid or rust removercontaining acid in or around washer It will damage
porcelain surfaces Instead, use a rust removerdes=gnarlfor water softeners or a laundry
a=drust remover
Wash Bleachwtth todd oxygen bleach
Pourboding water through stare Bleach wtth oxygen bleach
COLORFAST COTTONS
AND LINENS
Same procedure Use hot v,ater.
Sameprocedure Use chlorine bleach.
Wash m hotwater.
Sameprocedure Wash m hot water.
Bleach remaining slams
Same procedure except use chloqne
bleach
Same procedure
Same pr_ceoure.
Soak m warm water wtth apre-soak or
detergen soubon Bleach _emammg
stains
Sameprocecure Use chlorine b,each.
Sameprocecure Use chlorine b,each
and hot water wash.
Sameas for candlewax If stain has
spread thour load of clothes,
wash wt hot water, soap and = cup
baking soda Or wash wtth detmgent or
soap and ch onne bleach.
Same,procedure
Same,procedure
Wash bleach remaining stain
Same plocedure.
Pourbot g water through stare
Bleach remaining slam
Soak m warn water w=tha pre-,;oak
product Wash Bleach remaining stare
Same procedure
Same procedure Use hot water Bleach
r_,malnl[ S'aln
Sponge w_tr solvent Wash in hot
deterget solubon. Bleach
Wash Bleach remaining slam by soak-
mg m chlorine bleach solutton 'flash m
hot 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/
DELICATE
LOW HEAT AIR 10 OFF MORE DRY
AUTOMATIC
FABRIC
CARE
MEDIUM HEAT TURN TO START
Dryer
4O
50
COOL DOWN 80
TOUCH- UP 70
30 6O
LESS DRY
COOL DOWN
OFF
lOO
TIMED
HIGH HEA T
Kenmor'e
LAUNDRY
CENTER
USING THE DRYER
I. Check to be sure lint filter is
clean and in place before each
load.
2. Place wash load in dryer. Never
dry more than one wash load at
a time. Add a sheet of dryer
fabric softener if desired.
3. Close dryer door. Dryer will
not operate unless ,door is closed.
4. Turn dryer knob to desired
setting. The setting can be
changed any time during cycle.
5. To start dryer, turn the Turn to
Start control clockwise to ON.
Hold for I-2 seconds and
release. The dryer will always
stop when i3Uor is opened. If
door is opened during a cycle,
Turn to Start control must be
turned to restart dryer. If the
Cycle Selector is in the OFF
position when the Turn to Start
control is turned, the dryer will
not start.
6. Cycle End Signal soundswhen
drying time is completed.
7. Remove dried load promptly
to minimize wrinkling. If load
is removed before cycle is
completed, turn dryer Timer
knob to OFF.
8. Clean lint filter after each
load.
CYCLE SELECTIONS
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 wrin-
kling. When using Automatic
Fabric Care for the first time, set
dryer timer halfway between MORE
DRY and LESS DRY. Experience
will determine if future adjustments
are needed. This cycle works best
with items of similar fabric, weight
and construction.
TIMED This cycle provides up to
100 minutes of drying time at high
heat. A cool down period is pro-
vided during the last 6 minutes of
the cycle to help reduce wrinkling.
TOUCH-UP Use this setting to
release wrinkles from dry clothing
which may have become creased
during storage or wearing. Best
results are achieved by tumbling
only a few items at a time with a
damp towel. Hang or fold items
immediately after cycle ends.
KNITS/DELICATE This cycle pro-
vides up to 50 minutes of drying
time at low heat. A 20 minute cool
down period is provided at the end
of the cycle to help reduce wrin-
kling.
AIR FLUFF This setting provides
up to 20 minutes of tumbling with-
out heat. Use Air Fluff to freshen
pillows and blankets and dust
draperies and clothing. Use this no
heat setting to dry heat-sensitive
items such as plastics, foam rubber
or similarly :extured, rubber-like
materials and items made with
feathers or down. To absorb excess
moisture, add several dr2/ bath
towels to load,
SAFETY FEATURES
AND INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY DOOR SWITCH stops
dryer automatically if door is
opened during a cycle. Close door,
push and hold Start button about 2
seconds to restart. Cyc]le resumes
automatically from point where it
stopped.
AUTOMATIC MOTOR PRO-
TECTOR stoi)s motor when over-
heated from overload. It resets
automatically after motor cools for
approximately 30 minutes. Push
and hold Start button about 2
seconds to resume cycle. Door must
be closed.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
HI-LIMIT SWITCH shuts off heat
in event of ow._rheating.
[AWARNING] Do notolx:rate dryer
if lint filter is blocked, damaged or
missing. Overheating, damage to
fabrics and fh'e hazard can occur.
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Remember--Select Water Temperature
Washer and Water Level for each load.
WASH TEMPERATURE. WATER LEVEL SOAK/ COTTON
PREWASH HEAVY STURr)Y
OFF SOIL MEDIUIV
LIGHT
PREWASH
÷
SOAK
OFF •
OFF
MEDIUM
IGHT
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. If desired, add diluted liquid
bleach as directed in Bleach Dis-
penser section on page 5. Do not
pour bleach directly onto wash
load.
4. Add wash load to tub.
5. Choose controll settings
according to type of load and
amount of soil.
•WATER TEMPE, RATURE
Select desired wash/rinse
temperature cdmbination. The
washer will not fill if the knob
is pointing between 2 settings.
See page 10 for suggested
settings.
• WATER LEVEL
Select water level that is best
for size of load washed. Water
should cover top of wash load.
6. Push cycle selector knob in
and turn right (clockwise) to
desired wash cycle and time.
For best results, follow fabric
care labels for washing
instructions.
7. Turn on hot and cold water
faucets.
MEDIUM
KNITS/ SOIL )_" PEFIM
DELICATE PRESS
SPIN ONLY PULL -START PUSH -STOP _RINSE & SPIN
8. Start washer by closing lid and
pulling out timer knob. Washer
will operate with the lid open.
However, it will not go into spin
cycle unless lid is closed. To
stop washer or change cycle,
push in Cycle Selector knob and
turn 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 is
available, follow directions on
page 5.)
10. After the last spin cycle, wait
approximately 1 to 2 minutes for
the safety lid lock to release.
Remove wash load for drying.
CYCLE SELECTIONS
COTTON STURDY This cycle
provides up to 15 minutes of normal
agitation, a spray rinse in the first
spin followed by adeep rinse and 10
minutes of fast spin. Set selector
according to amount of soil in each
load.
PERM PRESS This cycle pro-
vides up to 12 minutes of normal
agitation followed by a 2 minute
cool down rinse to reduce wrinkling
in the first spin, a deep rinse and 6
minutes of fast spin.
KNITS/DELICATE This cycle
provides 6 minutes of gentle
agitation followed by a spray rinse
in the first spin, a deep rinse and 6
minutes of slow _pin.
SOAK This cycle can be used to
treat heavily soiled or stained items
that may requh:e more than one wash.
It provides 2 minutes of normal
agitation followed by 12 minutes of
soak, 2 minutes of normal agitalion
and 6 minutes of fast spin. Use
recommended amounts of detergent
and bleach or so_&ing agent for one
wash cycle. (:gee package labels for
amounts.) Cold water is used in this
cycle.
NOTE: The Soak cycle: should
always be followed by awash cycle
using recommended amount of
detergent.
PREWASH Tae Prewash portion
of the Soak cycle canbe used alone to
help remove protein-based stains such
as milk, grass and blood or to loosen
soils before washing. Prewash
provides 2minutes of normal agitation
followed by 6 minutes of fast spin.
Use recomrnended amount of
detergent for one wash _ycle. _¢¢ater
temperature will i_ the same: as wash
water temperatme selected.
[ACAUTION] Using hot water in
Prewash can set stains. See Stain
Removal chart on page 7.
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Control 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 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.
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-
BabyClothes
Plastic lined items
Diapers**
Delicate
Mixed Cottons
Bedspreads
WASHER
WASH TEMP. RINSE TEMP.
Cotton
Synthetic
Electric/Woolen
Cottonsand Linens
Colorfast/White
Non-Colorfast
Curtains
Cotton
Synthetics
Permanent Press
Delicates,Lingerie
FoundationGarments*
*See WARNINGabo_e_
Knits
Cotton/Blend_s
Woolens. _-
Synthetics
Fiberglass
PermanentPress
Drapes
Dresses, sportswear
White shirts, blouses,
work uniforms
Sheetsand pillowcases
Plasticshowercurtain
[QuiltedItems
iTennis Shoes ,-_
Work Clothes--Denim
Rugs--1 large or 2 small
If Labelstates FLAME RETARDANT,DO
Warm Cold
Hot Cold
Warm Cold
Warm 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
IDRYER
WASH CYCLE DRYER CYCLE DRYING TIME (Minu_
NOTUSE SOAP--CHLORINEBLEACHwill destroy some retardant linishes.
Knits/Delicate Air Fluff 115-20
CottonSturdy Timed 50-6,]
Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate 30-4()
Perm Press Auto Fabric Care
FOLLOWLABELINSTRUCTIONS
Knits/Delicate Auto Fabric Care
Dry partially--Remove while dampand dry flat
or over double line.
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy
Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy
Prewash if heavily soiled.
Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate
Warm Cold PermPress
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate
Timed 50-6C)
Timed 50-60
CottonSturdy 40-50
Knits/Delicate 20-30
Auto Fabric Care
Knits/Delicate 20-30
Knits/Delicate 30-40
Warm Cold _,. Knits/Delicate Cotton Sturdy ,10-50
FOLLOWLABELINSTRUCTIONS
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate I Knits/Delicate 30-40
DO NOTMACHINEWASH ORDRY
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate
Warm Cold Perm Press Auto Fabric Care Auto Fabric Care
Hot Cold Perm Press Auto Fabric Care
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Air Fluff 15-20
Add dry towels to
absorb moisture.
FOLLOWLABEL INSTRUCTIONS
Always consult labels before washin,qordrying tennisshoes. Improper care can_ermanently dama.q_some sh_)es___
Hot or Warm Cold Cotton Sturdy ITimed 50-60
FOLLOWLABELINSTRUCTIONS 1 DONOTDRYRUBBER-BACKEDRUGS.
USEAIR FLUFF FOR20 MINUTES.
**Soak diapers in a solution of coolwater and a deodorizer until ready to wash. Removeexcesswater from diapers beforewashin!i by using 4-spin onlycycle.
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