Sorting Wash Loads - Kenmore Elite 796.3142 Use & Care Manual

HOW TO USE

SORTING WASH LOADS

CAUTION
If possible, do not wash any water-resistant items.
For the best washing results, and to reduce the possibility
of damage to clothing, care should be taken to sort the
clothing into loads that are made up of similar items.
Mixing different fabric types and/or soil levels can result
in poor wash performance, color transfer or discoloration,
fabric damage or linting. Fabrics should be sorted into
groups as described below.
Colors
Soil Level
Fabric Type
Lint Type
Sort Laundry...
by Colors by Soil
Whites Heavy
Lights Normal
Darks Light
by Fabric by Lint
Delicates Lint Producer
Easy Care Lint Collector
Sturdy
Fabric Care Labels
Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label.
Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option
selections to care for your clothing according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Use the
16
cycle for large or