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Kenmore C48172 User Manual

Kenmore C48172
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ENGLISH
P/N 137035300A (0805) Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
TUMBLE ACTION WASHER
Use & Care Guide
Machine à laver par culbutage
Guide de L’utilisateur
Models/Modèles: C48072, C48092, C48172, C48192
For best results a low-sudsing, HE
High Efficiency Detergent made
for front loading washers must be
used.
Pour de meilleurs résultats, on
doit utiliser un détergent basse
mousse et de haute efficience,
recommandé pour Machines à
laver de charge frontale
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Kenmore C48172 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
ModelC48172
CategoryWasher
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Assistance or Service

Product Information Management

Save the Use and Care Guide, record model/serial numbers, and find pedestal info.

Washer Safety Overview

Explains the safety alert symbol, DANGER, and WARNING for hazards.

Important Safety Instructions

Prevent Fire Hazards

Precautions to prevent fire from flammable substances and improper use.

Protect Children

Safety measures to protect children from washer hazards and unsupervised play.

Prevent Personal Injury

Guidelines to avoid injury from electrical shock, moving parts, and installation.

Washing Procedures

Sort Laundry Loads

Guidelines for sorting laundry by color, lint, soil level, and fabric type.

Prepare Items for Washing

Steps to prepare clothes, including emptying pockets, closing zippers, and mending.

Pretreatment and Loading

Advice on pretreating stains and properly loading the washer.

Add Detergent, Bleach, and Fabric Softener

Dispenser Drawer Operation

How to open, close, and use the dispenser drawer correctly.

Detergent Usage

Information on selecting and using HE detergent, boosters, and enzymes.

Liquid Bleach Usage

Guidelines for measuring and pouring liquid chlorine bleach into the dispenser.

Fabric Softener Usage

Instructions for adding fabric softener to the designated compartment.

Washing Procedures Continued

Select Cycle and Start Washer

How to select cycle, temperature, spin speed, and start the washer.

General Precautions

Important notes on dispenser drawer operation, door safety, and cleaning.

Safe Stain Removal Procedures

Basic warnings and steps for safely removing stains from laundry.

Stain Removal Chart

Common Stain Treatments

Detailed treatments for various stains like ink, grease, blood, and rust.

Common Washing Problems

Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

Addresses issues like blue stains, graying, lint, pilling, and odors.

Troubleshooting Fabric Issues

Solutions for residue, wrinkling, body soil on synthetics, and rust stains.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Washer Interior

Instructions for refreshing and cleaning the washer drum and gasket.

Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer

Steps to remove, clean, and reassemble the detergent dispenser drawer.

Exterior Cleaning and Winterizing

Tips for cleaning the exterior and winterizing the washer for cold weather.

Avoid Service Checklist

Noise Troubleshooting

Diagnosing and resolving common noises like rattling, thumping, and squealing.

Operational Problems

Solutions for issues like washer not starting, not spinning, or residue in drum.

Water Supply and Drainage Issues

Troubleshooting water entry, drainage, leaks, and oversudsing problems.

Kenmore Appliance and Optional Pedestal Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty Details

Covers defects in material and workmanship within one year of purchase.

Warranty Exclusions and Limitations

Items not covered, limitations on remedies, and legal rights.

Pedestal Warranty

Specific warranty for mechanical parts of the optional pedestal.

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