Operating The Washer - Kenmore 796.5197 Series Use & Care Manual

Top-loading pedestal automatic washer
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HOW TO USE

OPERATING THE WASHER

WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
SORT LAUNDRY AND LOAD THE WASHER
1
Sort laundry by fabric type, soil level, color and load size, as
needed. Slide the pedestal washer drawer forward, open the lid
and load items into the washer.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
2
Measure High-Efficiency (HE) detergent with the dispenser and
pour it into the washer.
TURN ON THE WASHER
3
Press the POWER button to turn ON the washer. The cycle lights
illuminate and a chime sounds.
SELECT A CYCLE
4
Press the cycle selector button to select the desired cycle. When you
press Power the Normal cycle is selected by default. To modify the
options, press the cycle selector button to activate the display. The
optional remote control can also be used to select the desired cycle.
ADJUST SETTINGS
5
Default settings for the selected cycle can now be changed, if
desired, using the option buttons.
NOTE: Not all options are available on all cycles. A different
chime will sound and the light will not turn on if the selection is not
allowed.
BEGIN CYCLE
6
Press down gently on the lid handle until it clicks and slide the
pedestal washer drawer closed. Press START/PAUSE to begin the
cycle. The drawer locks, and the washer starts the cycle. If the
START/PAUSE button is not pressed within 4 minutes, the washer
shuts off and all settings are lost.
ADD FABRIC SOFTENER
7
A repeated chime sounds before the final rinse. When the chime
sounds, pause the machine and add liquid fabric softener within
three minutes, if desired. See Detergent and Dispenser Use for
instructions on adding softener.
END OF CYCLE
8
When the cycle is finished, a melody will sound. Immediately
slide the pedestal washer drawer out, open the lid, and remove
the clothing from the washer to reduce wrinkling.
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