Special Functions - Kenmore 796.40019 Service Manual

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5-3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

STAIN TREAT
Use this option for heavily soiled loads that need improved stain treatment. When
STAIN TREAT is selected, the water temperature for the selected cycle will begin
as warm water to help prevent the setting of certain types of stains. Then as the cycle
progresses, the water will be heated to higher temperatures to help remove stains that
require treatment at higher temperatures. This option is designed for optimum stain removal.
NOTE: If STAIN TREAT is selected with the SANITIZE cycle, the cycle will begin with very hot water since that is
default for that cycle and cannot be changed.
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RINSE
This option will add an extra rinse to the selected cycle. Use this option to help
ensure the removal of detergent or bleach residue from fabrics.
AUTO SOAK
Use the AUTO SOAK option to presoak garments to help remove difficult spots or
stains on fabrics. This option provides a 30 minute presoak prior to the start of the
selected cycle.
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Add detergent only to the Main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer.
2
Select desired cycle.
3
Select cycle modifiers.
4
Press the START/PAUSE.
DELAY START
Once you have selected the cycle and other settings, press this button to delay the start
of the wash cycle. Each press of the button increases the delay time by one hour, for up
to 19 hours. Once the desired delay time is set, press the START/PAUSE button to start the
delay time. If the START/PAUSE button is not pressed within 4 minutes, the control will
shut off and the settings will be lost.
CLEAN WASHER
A buildup of detergent residue can occur in the wash tub over time and can lead to a
mildewy or musty smell. The CLEAN WASHER cycle is specially designed to remove this
buildup using bleach or other cleaner designed specifically for cleaning front load washers.
The CLEAN WASHER cycle should be run once a month, or more often under heavy use
conditions or if odor is present.
1
Turn on the washer and press the CLEAN WASHER button. Selecting any other cycle after
CLEAN WASHER has been selected will cause the CLEAN WASHER cycle to be cancelled.
2
Fill the bleach dispenser to the MAX line with liquid chlorine bleach. Do not overfill the bleach dispenser.
Overfilling will cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately.
3
Press the START/PAUSE to start the cycle.
After the cycle has ended, open the door and allow the drum interior to dry completely.
4
NOTE: Do NOT use this cycle with clothes, and do NOT add detergent or fabric softener.
* For powdered tub cleaners, add the cleaner to the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer.
Place tablet cleaners directly into the tub. Always follow the cleaner manufacturers instructions and
recommendations
CONTROL LOCK
Use this option to disable the controls. This feature allows you to prevent children from changing cycles or
operating the machine. Once set, the CONTROL LOCK must be turned off before the controls can be used.
Once the washer has shut off, the power button will allow the machine to be turned on, but the controls will
still be locked. When the controls are locked, "CL" will be displayed alternately with the estimated time remaining.
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for 5 seconds to activate or deactivate the controls.
To lock the controls without running a cycle, turn the washer on then press and hold the CONTROL LOCK
button for 5 seconds. The controls will be locked, and the washer will power off after 4 minutes.
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