Kenmore Automatic washers Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 24

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL
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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:
• The variable control lets you select a
water level anywhere from SMALL
LOAD to LARGE LOAD.
• 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.
MEmUM
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.
M_IUM
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.
Some washers allow you to select
warm rinses:
• 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 tempera-
ture for handling the wash load.
WATER TEMPERATURE
WARM WARM
COLD WARM
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, greasy soils
or above colorfast pasteis 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 fabnc 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 lightly soiled items
70°-90°F • Non-coIorfast items • Saves hot water
(21°-320C) • Hand washabies
• In wash water ten ,eratures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. 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. Piiling is
the natural result of wearing and washing of garments.
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