Kenmore 11012202100 user manual download (Page 5 of 28)

WASHER CARE

Use a serf, damp

cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as

detergent

or bleach from the outside

of your washer.

Clean your washer

interior by mixing

1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine

bleach

and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent.

Pour this mixture

into

your washer and run it through

a complete

cycle

using Hot water.

Repeat this process

if necessary.

Remove any hard water deposits

using only cleaners

labeled as

washer

safe.

Cleaning

the liquid fabric

softener

dispenser

(on some

models):

Style 1:

With blue lock ring

1.

Pullthebluelockringup,

thenremovethedispenserfromthe

agitator

by pulling

up. Flush the dispenser

with warm water.

2.

To reinstall,

be sure the blue lock ring is pulled up. Starting

at

an angle, push the bottom

of the dispenser

down

on the

agitator

top. When the dispenser

is seated

on the agitator,

push the blue lock ring down

until it snaps into place. It must

fit tightly.

Style

2:

Without

blue lock

ring

1.

Hold the top agitator

section with

one hand. Using the other

hand,

rotate the dispenser

clockwise

until it stops

(approximately

1 in. [2.54 cm]). To remove,

lift the dispenser

straight

up. Using a rocking

motion, separate

the top and

base of the dispenser.

Wash three parts (the base, the cone-

shaped

cup, and the top) with

a mild detergent

and warm

water.

2.

Making sure the pointed

end of the cone-shaped

cup is

pointed

toward

the base, assemble

the three parts by

pressing

the top and bottom

sections

together.

If the seal

came off while removing

the dispenser

from the agitator,

install the seal as shown

below.

3.

Reinstall the dispenser

by aligning the two locking

tabs on

the base of the dispenser

with the two small slots on the top

of the agitator.

Push the dispenser

down until you hear it snap

into place. If you cannot

get the locking

tabs to snap into

place, check

the seal. It must be positioned

as shown

in

Step 2.

1

2

1. Locking

tab

on

dispenser

base

2.

Small slots

on

agitator

IMPORTANT:

Some models

are equipped

with a liquid fabric

softener

dispenser.

To avoid damage to the washer or clothing

do

not wash

clothes with the liquid fabric

softener

dispenser

removed

or add detergent

or bleach to this dispenser;

it is for

liquid fabric softener

only.

Replace inlet hoses after 5 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.

1. Top

2. Cone-shaped

cup

3. Base

4. Seal

Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage

your washer.

If storing

or moving

your washer during freezing

weather, winterize

it.

Winterizing

your washer

1.

Shut off both water faucets.

Disconnect

and drain water inlet

hoses.

Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze

into the basket.

2.

Run washer on a drain and spin setting

for about 30 seconds

to mix the antifreeze

and water.

3.

Unplug washer or disconnect

power.

To use washer

again

1.

Flush water pipes

and hoses. Reconnect

water inlet hoses.

Turn on both water faucets.

2.

Plug in washer

or reconnect

power.

3.

Run the washer

through

a complete

cycle

with 1 cup

(250 mL) of detergent

to clean out antifreeze.

Storage,

non-use

or vacation

care

Operate

your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on

vacation

or not using your washer for an extended

period of time,

you should:

1.

Unplug washer or disconnect

power.

2.

Turn off the water supply

to the washer. This helps avoid

accidental

flooding

(due to a water pressure

surge) while you

are away.