Kenmore 3948597B manual Electrical Shock Hazard

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's shirts
	2	blouses
	6	handkerchiefs

This washer provides all cold water rinses. Laboratory analysis indicates no rinse problems with either phosphate or powdered non-phosphate detergents. Modern fabrics (synthetic knits and blends, permanent press) benefit from a cold rinse because of improved wrinkle resistance. See the following charts.

Water Usage

The following chart shows approximate hot and cold water usage with no clothes in the washer basket (measurements in gallons).

Type Cycle	Selected	Hot Water	Cold Water
Hot Wash -	Cold Rinse	18.6	19.9
Warm Wash - Cold Rinse		9.2	29.3
Cold Wash	- Cold Rinse	O	40

Water Savings Option

Adjusting the water level switch allows you to save 10% water usage.

3.Pull console forward, then tilt it back.

4.Squeeze locking tab on water level switch and turn 45 °.

5.Use pliers and turn shaft on the water level switch 45 °.

6.Replace water level switch.

7.Swing console down into place, push toward the rear.

8.Replace 2 console screws.

9.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

WATER SAVING	MAXIMUM WATER
POSITION "B" \	/ POSITION"A"

WATER LEVEL SWITCH

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.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Component	Lubricant
Gearcase	SAE60
	Non-Detergent,
	Non-Foaming
	Motor Oil
Lower	Turbine Oil
Ceaterpost
Bearing

Application

Instructions

Replace with 15 oz

(444 mL) ofoil whenever gearcase is repaired. Pint cans are available as Part Number 350572.

Use V4oz (7.4 mL) of

turbine oil (available in pint cans), in the lower

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

To adjust the water level switch:

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Remove 2 screws on the console at left and right side on bottom.

		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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