Kenmore 110.25122810 Use & Care Manual page 10

8.
Select water level and rinse
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto setting and the washer will
automatically sense the appropriate water level for the load size
and type.
Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Fill setting and the washer
will automatically add more water to any cycle at any time
during the wash cycle.
NOTE: The cycle will be longer due to extended fi ll times when
using the Deep Fill setting.
Select the number of rinses by turning the Rinse knob to the
desired setting.
IMPORTANT: The Rinse knob must be set to One Rinse with
Fabric Softener or Two Rinses with Fabric Softener if using
fabric softener during a cycle—during the fi nal rinse, open
the lid and manually add the measured, recommended
amount of fabric softener.
9.
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID/
CANCEL to begin wash cycle
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID/CANCEL to start the wash
cycle. When the cycle has fi nished, the Complete cycle status
light will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has
completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and avoid rusting
of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to add one or two missed garments after the
wash has started, simply open the lid and this will pause the
cycle. After adding the garments, simply close the lid and the
cycle will resume. The washer may add some additional water
to off set the added garments.
If, instead, you press Start/Pause/Unlock Lid/Cancel to pause
the cycle and then open the lid to add garments, you will need
to press Start/Pause/Unlock Lid/Cancel after closing the lid
to resume the cycle.
NOTE: Washer will not fi ll with the lid open.
IMPORTANT: If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes,
the water will pump out automatically.
Manual soak
If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time
during the wash portion of the cycle, press START/PAUSE/
UNLOCK LID/CANCEL and leave the lid closed. Once your
desired soak time has elapsed, press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
LID/CANCEL again to continue the cycle. As long as the lid
remains closed, your soak time can be longer than 10 minutes.
However, if the lid is opened during the soak and remains
open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out
automatically.
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10.
Add fabric softener, if desired
During the fi nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed
fi lling and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID/CANCEL to pause
the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured, recommended
amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not use more than the
recommended amount. Close the lid and press START/PAUSE/
UNLOCK LID/CANCEL again to start the washer. Always follow
manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener
based on your load size.