Kenmore 796.4116 Series Use & Care Manual page 17

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ABOUT THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The automatic dispenser consists of four compartments
which hold:
• Liquid chlorine bleach.
• Liquid fabric softener.
• Liquid or powdered detergent for prewash.
• Liquid or powdered detergent and color-safe bleach
for main wash.
Liquid Chlorine
Bleach
Compartment
Liquid Fabric
Softener
Compartment
Liquid
lent
Cup
Detergent
Compartment
/
Pre-Wash Detergent Compartment
Add liquid or powdered detergent to this compartment
when using the Pre-Wash option. Always use liigh-
Efficiency (liE) detergent with your washing machine.
The amount of detergent added for the Pre-Wash
option should be 1/2the amount recommended for the
main wash cycle. For example, if the main wash cycle
requires 1/2measure of detergent, add 1/4measure to the
Pre-Wash compartment.
NOTE: When using the Pre-Wash option, if using liquid
detergent for the main wash, the liquid detergent cup
accessory must be used in the main wash dispenser. This
will prevent the main wash liquid detergent from being
dispensed immediately.
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
This compartment holds laundry detergent for the main
wash cycle. The detergent is added to the load at the
beginning of the cycle. Always use High-Efficiency (HE)
detergent with your washing machine. Either powdered
or liquid detergent may be used.
Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations
when adding detergent. Using too much detergent can
result in detergent buildup in clothing and the washer.
NOTE: Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be
added to the main wash compartment with detergent of
the same type. DO NOT add liquid or powdered
color-safe bleach to the bleach dispenser. DO NOT mix
liquid and powdered cleaning agents within the same
compartment.
Main Wash Detergent
Compartment
Liquid Bleach Compartment
This compartment holds liquid chlorine bleach, which is
dispensed automatically at the proper time during the
wash cycle.
• Do not add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to
this compartment. The bleach compartment is designed
to dispense liquid chlorine bleach only. Powdered or
liquid color-safe bleach will not dispense properly.
• Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations
when adding bleach. Do not exceed the maximum fill
line since this can cause the bleach to be dispensed
immediately, causing damage to fabrics. Using too much
bleach can damage fabrics.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can occur.
Fabric Softener Compartment
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is
automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when
adding softener. Using too much fabric softener can result
in buildup in clothing and the washer. Either powdered or
liquid fabric softener may be used.
• Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations
when adding fabric softener. Do not exceed the
maximum fill line. Using too much fabric softener may
stain clothes.
• Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm water.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
*Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or
into the drum.
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