Kenmore 3948597B - Manual (Page 12)

Typical FullLoad Chart
Load Loading Load Loading
Type Suggestion Type Suggestion
Mixed 2 double or Heavy 2 pair work pants
Load 1 king size sheet Work 3 work shirts
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 boy’s shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs Clothes 1 coverall
3 pair jeans
This washer provides al! cold water rinses. Laboratory analysis
indicates no rinse problems with either phosphate or powdered
non-phosphate detergents. Modern fabrics (synthetic knits and
blends, permanent press) benefit from a cold rinse because of
improved wrinkle resistance. See the following charts.
Water Usage
The following chart shows approximate hot and cold water usage
with no clothes in the washer basket (measurements in gallons).
Type Cycle Selected Hot Water Cold Water
Hot Wash - Cold Rinse 18.6 19.9
Warm Wash - Cold Rinse 9.2 29.3
Cold Wash - Cold Rinse 0 40
Water Satrings Option
Adjusting the water level switch allows you to save
10% water usage.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
To adjust the water level switch:
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove 2 screws on the console at left and right side
on bottom.
3. Pull console forward, then tilt it back.
4. Squeeze locking tab on water level switch and turn 45°.
5. Use pliers and turn shaft on the water level switch 45°.
6. Replace water level switch.
7. Swing console down Into place, push toward the rear.
8. Replace 2 console screws.
9. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
WATER SAVING
POSITION “B” ^
MAXIMUM WATER
/
POSITION “A”
WASHER CARE
LUBRICATING
Every Kenmore Automatic Washer is thoroughly lubricated at the
time of assembly and should not require further lubrication under
normal operating conditions. In exceptional cases where
lubrication is required, the following guide is provided.
Component Lubricant Application
Instructions
Gearcase SAE60
Non-Detergent,
Non-Foaming
Motor Oil Replace with 15 oz
(444 mL) of oil whenever
gearcase is repaired.
Pint cans are available
as Part Number 350572.
Lower
Centerpost
Bearing Turbine Oil Use oz (7.4 mL) of
turbine oil (available in
pint cans), in the lower
centerpost bearing
before installing the
gearcase and
superstructure.
Rear Leveling
Link
Mechanism Lubriplate
630-2 Rub lightly on moving
parts as required.
Agitator Shaft
& Upper
Centerpost
Bearings Turbine Oil Upon repair or
inspection, fill cavity
above centerpost
bearings with
turbine oil.
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