Care And Cleaning; Regular Cleaning - KENMORE ELITE 796.3142 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

REGULAR CLEANING
Cleaning the Exterior
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. The outside
of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a
mild, nonabrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.
IMPORTANT: Do not usesolvents,cleaning alcohols, or
similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners
because they can damage the surface,
Care and Cleaning of the Interior
Use a towel or softcloth to wipe around the washer lid
opening and lid glass.
Always remove itemsfrom the washer as soon as the cycle
is complete. Leaving damp items in the washer can cause
wrinkling, color transfer, and odor.
Storing the Washer
if the washer will not be used for an extended period of
time and isin an area that could be exposed to freezing
temperatures, perform the following steps to protect the
washer from damage.
O Turn OFF the water supply,
O isconnect hoses from water supply and drain water
from hases_
O lug the power cord into a properly grounded electrical
outlet.
O Add 1 gallon of nontoxic recreationalvehicle (RV) an-
tifreeze to the empty tub and dose the lid. NEVER u_
automotive antifreeze.
O ressthe POWER button, then press the RINSE& SPIN
button. Press the START/PAUSE button to activate
the drain pump. Allow the drain pump to run
for one minute, then press the POWER button to
shut off the washer. This will expel some of the
antifreeze, leaving enough to protect the washer
from damage.
O Unptug the cord, dry the tub interior with a soft
power
cloth, and close the lid.
Removethe inserts from the dispenser. Drain any water
O in the compartments and let them dry.
O Store the washer in upright
an
position.
O o remove the antifreeze from the washer after
storage, run a complete EXPRESS"WASH cycle using
detergent. Do not add laundry to this cycle.
Removing Mineral Buildup
If you live in an area with hard water, mineral scale
can form on internal components of the washer. Use of
a water softener is recommended in areas with hard
water.
Use a descaler, such as Washer Magic ®, to remove
visible mineral buildup. After descaling, always run an
Express Vv'ash cycle with detergent before washing
clothing.
Mineral scale and other spots may be removed from
the stainless steel tub using a stainless steel cleaner. Do
NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
Leave the Lid Open
If the washer will not be used for several days, leave
the lid open overnight to allow the tub to dry.
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