Kenmore 796.4172# Washer User Manual


 
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HOW TO USE
POWER (ON/OFF) BUTTON
Press to turn the washer ON. Press again to turn
the washer OFF.
NOTE: Pressing the POWER button during a
cycle will cancel that cycle and any load
settings will be lost. The door will unlock after a
brief pause, unless the water level or
temperature is too high.
SPECIAL CYCLE AND OPTION BUTTONS
These buttons are used to activate special cycles
or options (refer to pages 22 and 23).
DETERGENT AMOUNT INDICATOR (Dtg. Amt.)
The detergent amount indicator bars light up to
indicate the size of dry load sensed by washer
control. Follow the detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations for amount of detergent to use
based on load size. Indicator will not be accurate
if any wet clothes are placed in the washer.
NOTE: The detergent amount indicator icon does
not represent an actual detergent measuring cup
or cap. This feature is not available on all cycles
(refer to pages 14 and 15).
TIME AND STATUS DISPLAY
The display shows the cycle status, door lock
status and estimated time remaining (refer to
page 19).
ADD STEAM BUTTON
Press the ADD STEAM button to add steam to the
selected cycle for added cleaning power.
NOTE: The steam option is not available on all
cycles (refer to page 21).
DISPENSER DRAWER
This drawer contains the compartments for
detergent and additives (refer to pages 17
and 18).
CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB
Turn this knob to select the desired cycle. Once the
desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets
will appear in the display. These settings can be
adjusted using the cycle setting buttons anytime
before starting the cycle (refer to pages 14 and 15).
START/PAUSE BUTTON
Press this button to start the selected cycle.
If the washer is running, use this button to pause
the cycle without losing the current settings.
NOTE: If you do not press the START/PAUSE
button within four minutes of selecting a cycle,
the washer automatically turns OFF.
CYCLE MODIFIER BUTTONS
Use these buttons to adjust the settings for the
selected cycle. The settings light up above the
buttons to show the current selection (refer to
page 20).
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read and follow this
entire Use & Care Guide, including the Important Safety Instructions, before operating this washer.
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NOTE: To protect your clothing, not all settings are available on all cycle selections (refer to pages 14 and 15).