Kenmore 134190400 (0209) manual

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    ® TUMBLE ACTION WASHER ,Ae & Can_ G@de LAVADORA CON TAMBOREACCION Ma_suaI de Uso & Ma, s_,ers m_ento F Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com P/N 134190400 (0209)[...]

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    Table of Contents Product Record Product Record ...................................................... 2 Tumble Action Washer Warranty ............................... 2 Sears Maintenance Agreement ................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 3-4 Washing Procedures ............................................. [...]

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    This Use and Care Guide provides general operating instructions foryour washer. It also contains information about features forseveral other models. Your washer may not have every feature included here. Use the washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide and the Operating instructions included witt" yourwasher. Your safety and the saf[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions (continued) Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire or death. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any "_ circumstances, cut, | remove, or bypass | [...]

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    Washing Procedures Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. Empty pockets. Place delicate items in a mesh bag. Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model. Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electri[...]

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    5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps: A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER • Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. • After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the draw[...]

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    Washing Procedures continued) 6, Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to type, size, and soil level of each load. (See Operating Instructions card for your specific medel centrols.) D Start the washer. Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. Fer your safety, the door will automatically lock during the entire was[...]

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    Follow fabric care label instructions, For successful stain removal: Remove stains promptly. Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the stain removal chart below. To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made from granular detergent and water, Use cold water on unknown stains because hot[...]

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    Common Washing Problems Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains - Undiluted liquid detergent or • If caused by[...]

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    Care and Cleaning Figure 1 Outside When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. Turn water faucets off to prevent pressure build-up in the hoses. As needed, clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers. If door or console becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [[...]

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    Care and Cleaning (continued) Winterizing Instructions tf the washer is stored in an area where freezing can occur or moved in freezing temperatures, follow these winterizing instructions to prevent damage to the washer: Follow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather care. 1. Turn off water supply faucets. 2. Disconnect hoses from water supply an[...]

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    OCCURRENCE OPERATING Washer does not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE I SOLUTION • Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose, Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet. • House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem [...]

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    Indice English ..................................................................... 2-12 Registro de producto ..................................................... 13 Garantfa para lavadora con tamboreacci6n .............. 13 Contrato de mantenimiento Sears ................................ 13 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES PARALASEGURIDAD .............[...]

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    Este Manual de Use y Mantenimiento le ofrece instrucciones generales para la utilizaci6n de su lavadora. Tambi_n contiene informaci6n sobre las caracterfsticas de otros modelos. Puede ser que su lavadora no tenga todas las caracteristicas que se incluyen aquL Use la lavadora solamente come se indica en el Manual de Use y Mantenimiento y la tarjeta [...]

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    Instrucciones importantes para la seg u rid ad (continuacion) ! Ir_ Evite los riesgos de inceedio o las descargas el_ctricas. No use un adaptador o un cable de extensibn ni saque la clavija de toma de Uerra del cable el_ctrico. El no seguir esta advertencia puede causar lesiones graves, incendio o la muerte. Receptaculo muralcon toma de tterra - N?[...]

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    Procedimientos para el lavado PLANCHADO ROPA BLANCA TOALLAS COLORES FIJOS Divida la ropa en grupos que puedan lavarse juntos. Vacfe los bolsillos, Coloque las prendas delicadas en un saco de malla. Siga los pasos que se indican a continuaci6n para preparar la carga de ropa. Lea la tarjeta de Instrueeiones para el Funcionamiento para utilizar su mod[...]

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    5. Ahada el detergente, el blanqueador y el suavizante en el dispensador automatico siguiendo estos pasos: A. PARA ABRIR Y CERRAR EL CAJON B. DISPENSADOR • Abradespaclo elcaj6n dispensador moviende primero el derre de seguridad hacia laderecha y luegojalando el caj6n hastaquesedetenga. • Despu6sde aSadir los productos para eltavado, cierre desp[...]

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    Procedimientos para el lavado (continuacion) seguridad para la puerta DETERGENTE SUAVIZANTE BLANQUEADOR No guarde ni coloque los productos de lavado encima de la lavadora en ningt3n memento. Pueden daSar el acabado o los controles, Remover las manchas = Coloque la perilla del programador y los controles de la lavadora segt_n el tipo, tamaho y nivel[...]

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    Siga las instrucciones de la etiqueta de la prenda. Pare eliminar bien las manchas: Elimine las manchas to antes posible. Determine e! tipo de mancha y siga el tratamiento recomendad o en 18 tabla siguie nte. Pare el tratamiento preliminar de las manchas, use u n prod ucto pare antes del lavado, detergente liquido o una pasta hecha con detergente g[...]

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    Problemas de lavado communes Muchos probtemas de! lavado tienen que ver con la eliminaci6n incorrecta de la suciedad y las manchas, residuos de pelusas y desperdicios y tejidos daRados. Para obtener buenos resultados de lavado, siga estas sugerencias de la Soap and Detergent Association (Asociaci6n de Fabricantes de Jabones y Detergentes). PROBLEMA[...]

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    Cuidado y limpieza Figura I (La pesta_a de trabado es visible solamente una vez que se abre el caj6n.) Figura 2 Figura 3 Figura 4 Exterior • c uando se termine el dclo de lavado, limpie la parte superior y los costados de la tavadora con un paso hOmedo. Cierre las Naves del agua para evitar que se acumule la presion en los tubos, o C uando sea [...]

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    Cuidado y limpieza (continuacion) ) invierno. Instrucciones de preparacion para el invierno Si la lavadora es almacenada en un _,ree que puede congelarse o si es desplazada durante temperaturas bajo cero, sign estas instrucciones de preparaci6n para el inviemo para evitar daSarla, 1, Cierre las Ilaves del agua. 2. Desconecte los tubos de la Ilave d[...]

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    P ?,QBLEMA FUNCIONAMIENTO La lavadora no se pone en funcionamiento. CAUSA POSIBLE/SOLUCION • El cable el6ctrico puede estar desenchufado o Ia conexi6n puede estar floja. Asegt3rese de que el enchufe cabe bien en el tomacorrientes de Ia pared. • El fusible de la casa se ha fundido, el disyuntor se ha disparado o hay un corte de electric]dad. Pre[...]

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    In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4- MY- H O M E" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicillio - 1.800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-469-4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a wee[...]