How Can I Clean My Kennmore Washer Machine?

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http://www.manualslib.com/manual/446368/Kenmore-He2t-3-7-Cu-Ft-Front-Load-Washer.html?page=39#manual

component testing from page 71

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CLEANING THE WASHER Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow be- tween the door opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal/ bellow to inspect all areas under the seal/bellow and to check for foreign objects. A A. Seal/Bellow 3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal/bellow, using the procedure that follows. a) Mix a dilute solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water. b) Wipe the seal/bellow area with the di- lute 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 pro- longed periods. • Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instruc- tions 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 in- terrupted by pressing the PAUSE/CANCEL button. This will stop the cycle. A RINSE/SPIN cycle must then be run to thoroughly rinse the remaining bleach from the unit. Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and clothing added to the next cycle. Begin procedure 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Be sure the door is closed. 3. Open the dispenser drawer and immedi- ately 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. • 7. The cycle will determine if clothing or other items are in the washer. a) If no items are detected in the washer, b) If any items are detected in the washer, 3-12 The machine will not @257;ll, but the basket will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. This will take approxi- mately 3 minutes. it will proceed to Step 8. all the Cycle lights will @258;ash and the WASH and CONTROLS LOCKED lights will remain lit. The door will un-lock. Press PAUSE/CANCEL to cancel the failure code. Then repeat steps 1, 2 and 6 to start the cycle again.

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