Kenmore 2130 Series - User Manual

Use & Care Guide
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Guide d'utiisation et d'entretien
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Sears Brands Management Corporation
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www.kenrnore.corn
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Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
www.sears.ca

Summary

Washer Safety Instructions

Important Safety Precautions

Lists critical precautions to reduce risks of fire, electric shock, or injury when using the washer.

Whats New Under the Lid

Low-Water Cleaning System

High Efficiency Detergent Use

Advises using only High Efficiency (HE) detergents for optimal performance and preventing issues.

Control Panel and Features Overview

Using Your Washer Guide

Fire Hazard Warning

Warns against placing flammable items or items with oil in the washer to prevent fire.

Electrical Shock Hazard Warning

Instructs to plug into a grounded outlet and avoid adapters/extension cords to prevent shock.

Laundry Sorting and Preparation

Guides on emptying pockets, sorting by color/fabric, treating stains, and mending.

Detergent and Bleach Addition

Advises adding measured HE detergent and mentions using Oxi or color-safe bleach.

Washer Operation Steps

Loading Laundry Correctly

Instructs on loading garments loosely and evenly around the basket wall.

Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach

Details how to add liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser, avoiding overfilling or dilution.

Fabric Softener Dispensing

Explains using the Downy Ball or adding fabric softener manually during the final rinse.

Selecting the Wash Cycle

Guides on turning the cycle knob to choose the desired wash cycle.

Completing the Wash Setup

Selecting Wash Temperature

Explains selecting wash temperature based on fabric care labels and suggested fabrics.

Choosing Additional Cycle Options

Guides on selecting options like 2nd Rinse and StainBoost for enhanced cleaning.

Starting the Wash Cycle

Instructs to press START/PAUSE/Unlock Lid to begin the cycle and how to unlock the lid to add items.

Washer Maintenance Procedures

Monthly Washer Cleaning

Outlines a monthly cleaning procedure using bleach and a clean washer cycle.

Reinstalling Washer After Storage

Electrical Safety for Reinstallation

Repeats critical electrical safety precautions during reinstallation.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Vibration or Off-Balance Problems

Resolving Water Leaks

Washer Not Filling or Running

Troubleshooting Performance Issues

Suds, Loading, and Detergent Issues

Washer Not Draining or Spinning

Troubleshooting Wash Results

Wet Loads and Dry Spots

Troubleshooting Fabric and Odor Issues

Preventing Fabric Damage

Kenmore 2130 Series Specifications