Kenmore 3948598A manual Washer Care, Typical Full Load Chart

Typical Full Load Chart

Load	Loading		Load	Loading
Type	Suggestion		Type	Suggestion
Mixed	2 double or		Heavy	2	pair work pants
Load	1 king size sheet		Work	3	work shirts
	4	pillowcases	Clothes	1 coverall
	6 T-shirts			3	pair jeans
	6	pair shorts
	2	boy'sshirts
	2	blouses
	6	handkerchiefs

WASHER CARE

LUBRICATING

Every Kenmore Automatic Washer is thoroughly lubricated at the time of assembly and should not require further lubrication under normal operating conditions. In exceptional cases where lubrication is required, the following guide is provided,

NOTES:

•Shut off hot and cold water outlets when washer is not in use.

•Drain machine to avoid damage if washer will be subjected to freezing temperatures.

Be sure the open end of the drain hose does not fall or drop down lower than the water level in the machine, Water will siphon out of washer if this happens.

1.	Unplug washer		or disconnect	power.
2.	Coil power cord		and tape to	rear of washer.
3.	Remove	inlet hoses from faucets. Push them into			washer. Do
	not kink.
4.	Remove	wire form and push		drain hose into washer. Do not
	kink,
5.	Tape lid closed.
6.	Prop washer up about 4" (10,2 cm) on one or two				corner
	posts from shipping carton, remove spacers, and turn front
	feet in flush with cabinet,

Component Lubricant

GearcaseSAE60

Non-Detergent,

Non-Foaming

Motor Oil

Application

Instructions

Replace with 15 oz

(444 mL) of oil whenever gearcase is repaired, One pint (473.2 mL) cans are available as Part Number 350572.

7.	Push	rear leveling legs up and tape securely,
8.	Stuff	a blanket between top of basket and washer lid except
	in area of lid switch.
9.	Washer is ready for shipping,

NOTE: When washer is reinstalled, use new hoses.

If you need an additional parts list, contact your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. Make sure to furnish the complete model number when ordering.

Lower	Turbine	Oil	Use 1/4oz (7.4 mL) of
Centerpost			turbine oil		(available	in
Bearing			pint cans),		in the lower
			centerpost		bearing
			before	installing the
			gearcase and
			superstructure.
Rear Leveling	Lubriplate		Rub lightly		on moving
Link	630-2		parts	as required.
Mechanism
Agitator Shaft &	Turbine	Oil	Upon	repair or
Upper			inspection,		fill cavity
Centerpost			above	centerpost
Bearings			bearings with turbine			oil,

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