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WASHER USE
SPIN .................................................................10 REGULAR
HEAVYDUTY SHORT WATERTEMP WATERLEVEL
RINSE PERMANENT MEDIUM
WARM WARM LOAD
PRESS c0_ WArM SMALLLL_ _ROE
COLD HOT __ eRINSE COLoD__0LD RES£T
SELECT
WASH _ DRY
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KNiT/DELiCATE
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oiL
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
NOTE: This Kenmore laundry center operates on a 120-volt
current. Therefore, you cannot operate the washer and dryer at
the same time.
The following is a guide to starting your washer. Periodic
references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed
information.
1. Set WASH/DRY selector switch to WASH.
SELECT
WASH (_ DRY
2. Pour measured powdered or liquid detergent into the washer.
If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach.
3. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer•
• Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. See "Loading."
• Items should move easily through the wash water.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
4. Close the washer lid.
5. Turn the WATER LEVEL selector knob to the correct setting
for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed•
WATER LEVEL
MEDIUM
LOAD
SMALL LARGE
LOA_LOADo • E
REST
• Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for
best fabric care. See "Loading."
• You may change the load size selection after the washer
has started filling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
Set the WATER TEMP selector to the correct setting for the
type of fabric and soils being washed•
WATER TEMP
WARM WARM
COLD WARM
COLO • • HOT
COlic C_OLD
Use the warmest water safe for the fabric. Follow garment
label instructions.
Water Temp Use For
Hot Whites and pastels
Heavy soils
Warm Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cold Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F
(15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
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