What'snew Under The Lid - Kenmore 110.2713 Series Use & Care Manual

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LiD?
Cleaning with Less Water
Traditional agitator-style
washer
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the load size--no water level selector is needed.
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level
for the load. This may take several minutes before water is
added. You will find a step-by-step description in the "Cycle
Status Lights" section.
Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water, this is
part of the sensing process and is normal. This low-water wash
method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional
agitator-style washer.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be
marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced
rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent
to use and do not go over the Max line on the dispensen See
"Using Laundry Product Dispensers" for more information.
Use only High Ef_ciency (HE) detergent.
For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate.
Improved Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. This low
water wash also allows the clothing to move in a more effective
way to remove soils.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises that are different from those of your previous washer. For
example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning
of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There
will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the
washplate moves the load and as basket is slowing down to
stop. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as the washer
determines the correct water level for your load or allows time
for clothes to soak.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more items should be added.
iMPORTANT." You will not see a washer basket full of water
as with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some
of the load to be above the water line.