Sears 110.4996, 110.4997 manual Washer Care, Cleaning Your Washer

WASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Washer

The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed on a monthly basis.

Cleaning the door seal

1.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.

2.Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect areas under the seal. Remove any foreign objects.

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3.If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seals, using the procedure that follows.

a)Mix a dilute solution, using ³₄ cup (177.4 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.

b)Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth.

c)Let stand 5 minutes.

d)Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with door open.

IMPORTANT:

■Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.

■Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.

Washer Maintenance Procedure

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer.

NOTES:

■Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process.

■If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by pressing the STOP button. However, this will not immediately stop the cycle. The machine will display “int” (interrupt) and continue with several rinse and drain steps to ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from the washer.

Begin procedure

1.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.

2.Close the washer door.

3.Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add ²⁄₃ cup

(160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.

NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of more than ²⁄₃ cup (160 mL) of bleach will cause product damage over time.

4.Be sure the dispenser drawer is closed.

5.Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

6.Press START.

NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue.

■The machine will not fill, but the basket will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take approximately 3 minutes.

7.The cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in the washer.

a)If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed to Step 8.

b)If any items are detected in the washer, “rL” or “F-34” will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will remain lit. The door will unlock.

■Press STOP to cancel the failure code. Then repeat steps 1, 2 and 6 to start the cycle again.

8.Once the cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete.

9.After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly, to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer interior.

Always do the following to maintain washer freshness

■Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.

■Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow for better ventilation and drying of washer interior.

■Run this procedure on a monthly basis using ²⁄₃ cup (160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach.

■If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine freshness, evaluate your installation and usage conditions for other causes.

Cleaning the exterior

Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.

Cleaning the dispenser drawer

The dispenser drawer is removable for easy cleaning.

1.Unlock the dispenser drawer by pressing the Release Lever. See “Using the Dispenser.” Remove the drawer.

2.Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener and bleach compartments and the selector).

3.Wash the parts under running water.

4.Replace the inserts and return the dispenser to the drawer.

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