Kenmore One-Speed Automatic Washers Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 24

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 a medium
load (see below). Adjust up or down
depending on your load. Clothes should
move freely and roll toward the agitator.
• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to the desired new
setting.
SET WATER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
Your washer lets you select a wash
water setting based on the type of load
you are washing.
• All rinses are cold to save energy.
WARM
COLD
COLD • HOT
COLD _ COLD
Selecting Water Temperatures
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT , Work clothes • Best cleaning for heavily soiIed items
111 °F (44°C) • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, g reasy soils
or above cotorfast paste_s 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
(32°-43°C) • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, • Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling
• Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* • Extra-sensitive colors • Best for very lighfiy soiled items
70°-90°F • Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water
(21°-32°C) • Hand washables
*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Also,
soils may be difficult to remove and some fabncs may retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling - the formation of small lintdike balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is
the natural result of wearing and washing of garments.
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