Stain Removal - Kenmore 417.6173 Series Use & Care Manual

Washer Controls and
Settings
Washing Cycle Controls
(Start, Pause, and Cancel)
Start
Press the washer
START|PAUSE button once
to begin the wash cycle.
The unit will emit two short
beeps, the LED will turn
solid green, and the door
lid lock will engage with an
audible double click.
Pause
Press the washer START|PAUSE button
once while the washer is running to pause
the wash cycle. The unit will emit one
short beep, the LED will blink, the wash
tub will come to a complete stop, and
the door lid safety lock will disengage
with an audible double click. The wash
tub can take several minutes to stop after
the START|PAUSE button is pressed. DO
NOT force open the locked lid. Press the
START|PAUSE button again to restart the
wash cycle.
Cancel
Press the washer CANCEL button to
cancel the wash cycle. The unit will emit
one long beep, the wash tub will come
to a complete stop, and the door lid
safety lock will disengage with an audible
double click. The wash tub can take
several minutes to stop after the CANCEL
button is pressed. DO NOT force open
the locked lid.
Washing Cycle Indicator Lights
The washing
cycle indicator
lights provide
information
during the wash
cycle.
The Close Washer
Lid advisory LED
will illuminate if
the washer lid is

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open. Fully close the washer lid before
starting the washer. The washer will not
operate with the lid open.
The Balance Load advisory LED indicator
will illuminate if the wash load is
unbalanced in the drum during the wash
cycle. Pause the washer and redistribute
the wash load.
The Cycle Status Lights will illuminate as
each stage of the wash cycle is reached.
Cycle Status Light stages include:
Washing, Rinsing, Spinning and Done.
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
• Remove stains promptly.
• Follow the recommended treatment in
the stain removal chart on the next page.
• To pretreat stains, use a prewash prod-
uct, liquid detergent, or a paste made
from powder detergent and water.
• Use cold water on unknown stains as
hot water can set stains.
• Consult care label instructions for treat-
ments to avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain
remover products on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain re-
moval.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or serious
injury to persons or property, comply
with the basic warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instruc-
tions on stain removal products.
• Keep stain removal products in their
original labeled containers and out
of children's reach.
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