Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 20

To wash 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. 4. Rinse screen with hot water. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer. Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. To clean dryer drum 1. Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed. 2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum. NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to prevent dye transfer. ............ L,,II I[ From inside the dryer cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. From the exhaust vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Install and store your laundry center where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your laundry center. If storing or moving your laundry center during freezing weather, winterize it. Non-use or vacation care Operate your laundry center only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your laundry center for an extended period of time, you should: • Unplug laundry center or disconnect power. • Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away. To winterize laundry center 1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 3. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. 4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. 5. Unplug laundry center or disconnect power. To use laundry center again 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. 3. Turn on both water faucets. 4. Plug in laundry center or reconnect power. 5. Runthewasherthroughacompletecyclewith of detergent to clean out antifreeze. 1 cup(250mL) To transport the laundry center 1. Shut off both water faucets. 2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 3. If laundry center will be moved during freezing weather, put in a quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on a spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. 4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system. 5. Unplug the power cord. 6. Disconnect the exhaust vent. 7. Wash lint screen. 8. Make sure leveling legs are secure. 9. Place the inlet hoses into the basket. 10. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the basket. 11. Use masking tape to secure the washer lid and dryer door. Re-installing your laundry center 1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the laundry center. 2. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 scoop or capful of detergent to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used. 20