Kenmore 3950144 - Manual (Page 21)

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL
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This control gives you the flexibility to
save water when washing small loads.
Your washer lets you select a water
setting based on the size of your wash
load.
• For normal loads, start with the
MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up
or down depending on your load.
Clothes should move freely and roll
toward the agitator.
Washers with a variable
WATER LEVEL Control
• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started
to agitate, turn the knob to RESET,
then to the desired new setting.
Washers with a 5-position
WATER LEVEL Control
• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to the desired
new setting.
SET WATER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
Your washer lets you select a wash and
rinse water temperature setting based on
the type of load you are washing.
• Using warm rinse water will leave loads
dryer after the spin cycle than if you use
cold rinse water. However, warm rinses
may increase wrinkling when line drying.
• In cold climates, warm rinse water also
provides a more comfortable temperature
for handling the wash load. Warm rinse
Is controlled to 75°F.
AUTO
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT
120°F or above • Work clothes
• Sturdy whites/
coiorfast pastels
• Diapers
• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
and stains
• Prevents graying or yellowing
WARM
90°-110°F
• Dark/non-oolorfast colors
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens
• Knits/delioate fabrics
• Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled Items
• Safe for most fabric finishes
• Less fading and dye bleeding
• Reduces wrinkling
COLD*
70°-90°F • Extra-sensitive colors
• Non-oolorfast items
• Hand washables
• Best for very lightly soiled items
• Saves hot water
*ln wash water temperatures colder than 70°F, detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may
be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling -
the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is the natural result of
wearing and washing of garments.
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