Kenmore Automatic Washers - Manual (Page 21)

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL
for if our
Benefit
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.
Washeirs 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.
MEDIUM
LOAD
LARGE
LOAD
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
TEMPEPATVPE
CONTROL
SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES
Wash Water
Temperature
Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT
120°F or above • Work clothes
• Sturdy whites/
colorfast 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-colorfast colors
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens
• Knits/delicate 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-colorfast 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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