What's New Under The Lid - Kenmore 110.20232710 Use & Care Manual

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.
Cleaning with Less Water
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load
size—no water level selector is needed.
For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose
heaps evenly around the washplate.
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
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past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the load to
be above the water line.
The lid must be closed before the washer basket fills with
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water and for wash cycle to start. If lid is open and filling
stops, close lid and press START button to complete cycle.

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Washplate
Washer with low-water
wash system
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the washer will fill to the water level.
When the washer is done filling, it will start to agitate after it
determines the correct water level for the load.
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 non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent
will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing
performance. It may also result in component malfunction and,
over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be
low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount
of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in
suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all
detergents labeled as High Efficiency are identical in formulation
and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic,
or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of
suds. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use.
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.
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 sounds as
the washplate moves the load and as the 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.
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