Washer/Dryer Maintenance; Water Inlet Hoses; Washer Care - Kenmore 81442710 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

WATER INLET HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk
of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses
if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and
Performing at Its Best
1. Always use High Efficiency detergents and follow the
detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the amount
of detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended
amount because that may increase the rate at which
detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer,
which in turn may result in undesirable odor.
2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not
exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better
job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent
accumulate.
3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help
dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing
residue.
Cleaning Your Top-Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the
routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer
Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum,
once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs
sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may
otherwise accumulate in your washer.
Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions
provided above and use this recommended monthly cleaning
procedure:
Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer
Refer to the "Cycle Guide" for the optimal cycle for cleaning
the inside of the washer. Use this cycle with Washer Cleaner
or liquid chlorine bleach as described below.
Begin procedure
Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best
Performance):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Use a machine cleaning wipe or a soft, damp cloth or
sponge to clean the inside of the door.
c. Place a Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of the
washer basket.
d. Do not place a Washer Cleaner tablet in the detergent
dispenser.
e. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
f. Close the washer lid.
g. Select the Clean Washer cycle.
h. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press POWER. After the Clean Washer
cycle has stopped, run a Rinse cycle to rinse cleaner from
washer.
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WASHER/DRYER MAINTENANCE

WASHER CARE (cont.)
Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing
or items.
b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach
to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is
recommended above could cause washer damage
over time.
c. Close the washer lid.
d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the
washer when following this procedure.
e. Select the Clean Washer cycle.
f. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press POWER. After the Clean Washer
cycle has stopped, run a Rinse cycle to rinse cleaner from
washer.
Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
During this cycle, there will be some agitation and spinning
to increase the removal of soils.
After the cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow for
better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may find
some residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove
residue from the dispensers, wipe them with a machine
cleaning wipe or a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not
attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning.
The dispensers and trim are not removable. Use an
all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a machine cleaning wipe or a soft, damp cloth
or sponge to wipe away any spills. Use only a Machine
Cleaning Wipe or mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning
external washer surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish,
do not use abrasive products.