Typical Full Load Chart

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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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Kenmore 3948598A manual Washer Care, Typical Full Load Chart