About The Dispensers - Kenmore Elite 796.3155 Series Use & Care Manual

1. For best performance, load clothes as shown.
2. Load clothes loosely, and do not load clothes over the
maximum guideline on the tub. Clothes need room to
circulate in order to get clean.
Maximum guideline

ABOUT THE DISPENSERS

The automatic dispenser consists of two compartments
which hold:
• Liquid fabric softener.
• Liquid or powdered detergent for main wash.
Dispenser Drawer
Main Wash Detergent Compartment
This compartment holds laundry detergent for the main wash
cycle. The detergent is added to the load at the beginning of
the cycle. Always use High-Efficiency (HE) detergent with your
washing machine. Either powdered or liquid detergent may be
used.
Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding
detergent. Using too much detergent can result in detergent buildup
in clothing and the washer.
When using liquid detergent, make sure the liquid detergent cup
and insert are in place. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
When using powdered detergent, remove the liquid detergent cup
from the compartment. Powdered
detergent will not dispense with the liquid detergent cup in place.
Fabric Softener Compartment
This compartment holds liquid fabric softener, which is
automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
Never exceed the manufacturer's recommendations when adding
softener. Using too much fabric softener can result in buildup in cloth-
ing and the washer.
• Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations when
adding fabric softener. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Using
too much fabric softener may stain clothes.
• Dilute concentrated fabric softeners with warm water. Do not
exceed the maximum fill line.
• Never pour fabric softener directly onto the load or into the tub.
Liquid Bleach Compartment
The bleach dispenser is a separate compartment at
the left front of the tub opening. This compartment
holds liquid bleach, which is dispensed automatically
at the proper time during the wash cycle. Any liquid
remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle is
water, not bleach.
• Do not add powdered bleach to this compartment.
The bleach compartment is designed to dispense liquid
bleach only. Powdered or liquid color-safe bleach will
not dispense properly.
• Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations
when adding bleach. Never add more than one cup
and do not exceed the maximum fill line since this can
cause the bleach to be dispensed immediately, resulting in
damage to fabrics. Using too much bleach can damage
fabrics.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the tub. Fabric damage can occur.
• Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the
same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Do NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids, such as vinegar or rust/scale remover.
Mixing chemicals like these can produce a lethal
gas, resulting in severe injury or death.
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