Control Panel And Features - Kenmore 2130 Series Use & Care Manual

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WASH TEMP
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Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and
soils being washed. For best results and following the garment
label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your
fabric.
• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what previous
washer provided.
• Even in a cool and cold water wash, some warm water
may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum
temperature.
CYCLE OPTIONS
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The following options may be added to most cycle.
See "Cycle Guide" for additional details.
RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second
rinse to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER
This option must be set to "On" if using fabric softener
during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added
at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
STAINBOOST
This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough
stains. It will add additional spin and soak time to
the cycle.
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Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions.
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START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes
to unlock the lid. Press CANCEL Hold 3 sec. to cancel a cycle.

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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each
stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that
are different from traditional washers.
SENSING
When the START/PAUSE/Unlock lid is pressed, the washer
will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You
will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, and the
lid will unlock briefly before locking again.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer
will use short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These
sensing spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is
added to the load and you may hear the hum of these
spins. If the sensing light is on, then washer is working
properly. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short
pulses to thoroughly wet the load. The washer will then
move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in
to the load, and resume adding water. This process may
repeat until the correct amount of water has been added
for the load. You may also hear water flowing through the
dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing
process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash
portions of the cycle. This is normal.
WASH
You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load.
Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with
water. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning.
Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style
washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the
soils. The motor sounds may change at different stages in
the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil
level.
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