Detergent And Dispenser Use - Kenmore Elite 796.2947 Use & Care Manual

DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE

A Word About Detergents
High-Efficiency (HE) detergents produce fewer suds,
dissolve more efficiently to improve washing and rinsing
performance, and help to keep the interior of your
washer clean. Using detergent that is not HE may cause
oversudsing and unsatisfactory performance which
could result in error codes, cycle failure, and
machine damage.
Maximum
Normal Load Amount
Liquid
Detergent
For proper wash performance, always measure the
detergent using the measurements provided by the
detergent manufacturer.
The normal amount of HE detergent needed, for average
loads, is less than ½ of the recommended maximum.
Use less detergent for soft water, light soil or smaller
loads. Never use more than the maximum amount
recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
Designed to use only
High-Efficiency (HE) detergent
IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is designed for use
with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. HE detergents
are formulated specifically for High-Efficiency washers
and contain suds-reducing agents. Always look for the
HE symbol when purchasing detergent.
IMPORTANT: Not all detergents are the same. Pay
careful attention to the amount of detergent used to avoid
overusing, poor rinsing and detergent buildup in clothing,
and residue buildup that can contribute to odors in the
machine. NEVER use a cup or scoop other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer of the detergent you
are using. Never use more than the maximum amount of
detergent recommended by the manufacturer.
Always measure the detergent amount. While HE
detergents are designed for this type of washing
machine, be careful when measuring the detergent. For
most normal loads, no more than 1/4 to ½ of cap or
scoop of HE detergent should be used.
NOTE: Extra care must be exercised when using 2X and
3X concentrated detergents because even a little bit extra
can contribute to the problems mentioned above.
NOTE: Detergents designated as HE compatible may not
provide optimal results.
Using the Softener and Detergent Dispenser
To add detergent and fabric softener to the
automatic dispenser:
1 Open the dispenser drawer.
2 Load the laundry products into the appropriate
3 Close the drawer before starting the cycle.
4 If using fabric softener on NORMAL or HEAVY
Powdered
Detergent
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of water to
remain in the bleach and softener compartments at the
end of the cycle.
MPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products,
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such as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top
of your washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills immediately.
These products can damage the finish and controls.
Using the Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser automatically dilutes and
dispenses liquid bleach at the proper time in the
wash cycle.
1 Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
2 Measure liquid bleach carefully, following
3 Carefully pour the pre-measured amount of bleach
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compartments.
DUTY cycles, select the FABRIC SOFTENER or
EXTRA RINSE options.
instructions on the bottle. High-efficiency washers use
less water, so less bleach is needed. One half cup is
enough for most loads.
directly into the bleach dispenser. If you are using
powdered bleach of any kind, pour it directly into the
tub before adding the laundry. Never add powdered
bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto clothes or into the tub.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach dispenser.
• Do not place laundry items on top of the bleach
dispenser when loading and unloading the washer.
• Always measure and pour bleach carefully. Avoid
overfilling or splashing when adding bleach to the
dispenser. The maximum capacity of the bleach
dispenser is one cup of bleach per wash cycle.
Overfilling could result in bleach being dispensed
immediately.
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