Kenmore C978-97322, Use & Care Manual

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ABOUT THE W ABOUT THE W
ABOUT THE W ABOUT THE W
ABOUT THE WASHER FEA ASHER FEA
ASHER FEA ASHER FEA
ASHER FEATURES TURES
TURES TURES
TURES
The Fabric Softener Dispenser
The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases liquid
fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle.
Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause
the dispenser to empty too soon. To use, follow these steps:
1. Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator.
2. Use only diluted liquid fabric softener. Pour into dispenser,
using amount recommended on package.
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NOTE: Do not pour bleach into FABRIC SOFTENER dispenser.
3. Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum fill
line.
4. Select FABRIC SOFTENER button on control panel for
proper dispersion of the fabric softener.
Do not pour anything
into the agitator if the
dispenser is removed.
Cleaning the Fabric Softener Dispenser
1. Remove the dispenser from the top of the agitator.
2. Separate the dispenser cup from the cover by grasping the
top and pushing down on the inside of the cup with your
fingers. Dispenser cup will pop free from the cover.
Separate for cleaning
3. To clean the dispenser, soak both the dispenser cup and
the dispenser cover in the following solution:
• 1 US gallon (3.8 liters) warm water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy-duty liquid detergent
• 1 cup (240 ml) bleach
4. If necessary, loosen buildup with a clean, soft cloth after
soaking. Do not use a stiff brush; you may roughen the sur-
face of the dispenser.
5. Rinse and reassemble dispenser. Place dispenser back on
the agitator.
Liquid Bleach Funnel
The water fill dilutes liquid chlorine bleach as the washer fills
for the wash cycle.
1. Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
2. Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions on
the bottle.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto
clothes or into the wash basket.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach funnel.
3 Before starting the washer, pour measured amount of
bleach directly into bleach funnel. Avoid splashing or over-
filling dispenser. If you prefer to use powdered bleach,
add it into the wash basket with your detergent.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
NOTE: Do not pour bleach into FABRIC SOFTENER dispenser.