Kenmore 3950144 Washer User Manual


 
SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL
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.
f MEDIUM
LOAD
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
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.
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COLD _MPERATURE
CONTROL
WARM CO_D
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HOT COLD
COLD ° eCOLD
WARM
WARM
SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT •Work clothes Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
120°F or above Sturdy whites/ Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
colorfast pastels and stains
Diapers Prevents graying or yellowing
WARM Dark/non-colorfast colors Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items
90°-110°F Permanent press items Safe for most fabric finishes
Nylon, polyester, acrytics, Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens Reduces wrinkling
Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* Extra-sensitive colors Best for very lightly soiled items
70°-90°F Non-colorfast items Saves hot water
Hand washables
*In wash water temperatures colder than 70_F, detergents do not dissolve welt. 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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