What's Under The Lid - Kenmore 110.20362810 Use & Care Manual

Lid Lock
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid
Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked
and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When this light
is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid
can be opened. After the cycle has started, the washer will fill
to the appropriate water level. On select cycles, agitation will
occur while the basket is filling with water. This is normal. When
the washer is done filling, it will begin the wash phase. If you
need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, the lid will
remain unlocked during the entire agitation portion of the wash
phase. The cycle will automatically pause when the lid is opened,
and the cycle will resume once the lid is closed. The lid will lock
before the spin phase begins. If you need to pause or stop after
this point, you must press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID/
CANCEL button and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only
unlock after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when
in the cycle you try to pause, it may take from several seconds
to several minutes for the lid to unlock. Press START/PAUSE/
UNLOCK LID/CANCEL to resume the cycle.
Sensing
This washer automatically senses the load size for most cycles,
and chooses an appropriate water level according to the load
size detected. This washer also performs a series of spins to
check for load balance. During this time, a series of clicks and
a whirring noise signal that sensing technology is determining
if there is an off-balance load.
Water Level Options
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto setting and the washer
automatically adjusts the water level to the load size. Set
the Water Level knob to the Deep Fill setting and the washer
automatically adds more water to any cycle at any time during
the wash process.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For
example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of
the spin phase, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will
be different kinds of humming sounds as the HE agitator tests for
load balance or moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear
nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level
for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.
IMPORTANT:
The lid must be closed before the washer basket fills with water and for the wash cycle to start. If the lid is opened, the cycle pauses
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and all filling/agitation motion halts. Once the lid is closed, the cycle automatically resumes. However, if the Start/Pause/Unlock Lid/
Cancel button is pressed prior to opening the lid, the lid must be closed and the Start/Pause/Unlock Lid/Cancel button pressed again
to resume the cycle.
Fabric Softener knob must be set to "Yes" when using fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener
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is added at the correct time in the rinse phase and is evenly distributed.

WHAT'S UNDER THE LID

Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these cycles,
you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins,
allowing the rinse water to penetrate clothes. Check the
"Cycle Guide" for details.
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked
"HE" or "High Efficiency." Using non-HE detergent will likely
result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance.
It may also result in component malfunction and, over time,
buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing
and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the
best performance. They should hold soil in suspension so it
is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled
as High Efficiency are identical in formulation and their ability
to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE
detergents may generate a high level of suds. Always follow the
detergent manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use.
Spray Rinse
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
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