Set Water Level Control; Set Water Temperature Control; Selecting Water Temperatures - Kenmore Washer/Dryer Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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 the
MEDIUM LOAD Setting. 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.
WATER LEVEL
MEDIUM
LOAD
SMALL @
LOAD •
LARGE
• LOAD
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.
• Using warm rinse water will leave
loads drier 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 temperature
for handling the wash load..
WATER TEMP
WARM WARM
COLD WARM
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COLD
COLD •
SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT • Work clothes • Best cleaning fo_ heavily soiled items
120°F or above • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
colorfast pastels and stains
• Diapers • Prevents grayinc o °yellowing
WARM
90°-110°F
COLD*
70°-90°F
• Dark/non-colorfast colors
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens
• Knits/delicate fabrics
• Extra-sensitive colors
• Non-colorfast items
• Hand washables
*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F
• Best for moderal y soiled to lightly soiled items
• Safe for most fabric"finishes
• Less fading and dye bleeding
• Reduces wrinklir g
• Best for very lightly soiled items
• Saves hot water
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. F'illing is the natural result of
wearing and washing of garments.
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