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Typical Full Load 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 Clothes 1 coverall
6 T-shirts 3 pair jeans
6 pair shorts
2 boy's shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
This washer provides all 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 O 40
Water Savings Option
Adjusting the water level switch allows you to save
10% water usage.
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"
WATER LEVEL SWITCH
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) ofoil whenever
gearcase is repaired.
Pint cans are available
as Part Number 350572.
Lower
Ceaterpost
Bearing
Turbine Oil
Use V4oz (7.4 mL) of
turbine oil (available in
pint cans), in the lower
centerpost bearing
before installing the
gearcase and
superstructure.
Rear Leveling Lubriplate Rub lightly on moving
Link 630-2 parts as required.
Mechanism
Agitator Shaft Turbine Oil Upon repair or
& Upper inspection, fill cavity
Centerpost above centerpost
Bearings bearings with
turbine oil.
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