Washer Maintenance; Water Inlet Hoses; Washer Care - Kenmore 110.26132410 Manual De Uso

WATER INLET HOSES

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�
NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses� See the
Installation Instructions for more information�

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean
and Performing at Its Best
1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow
the HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the
amount of HE 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:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes
in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside
of the washer�
Begin procedure
Chlorine Bleach Procedure:
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. Touch and hold the Start/Pause/Unlock button
to begin the cycle� The Clean Washer Cycle Operation
is described below�
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt the cycle� If the
cycle must be interrupted, touch the Power button. (For
models with no Power button, touch and hold the Start/
Pause/Unlock button for three seconds). After the Clean
Washer cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to rinse
cleaner from washer�
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WASHER MAINTENANCE

Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. This cycle will fill to a water level higher than in normal
2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and spinning
After this 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 damp cloth and towel
dry� Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for
cleaning� The dispensers and trim are not removable� If your
model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer
and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle�
Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed�
Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills�
Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external
washer surfaces�
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do not
use abrasive products�
Operate your washer only when you are home� If moving,
or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these
steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer�
2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due
WASHER CARE (cont.)
wash cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water
line for normal wash cycle�
to increase the removal of soils�
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
to water pressure surge�