Water Level Control; Water Temperature - Kenmore Three-Speed Automatic Washers Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

WATER LEVEL CONTROL
This control gives you the flexibility to
save water when washing small loads.
Your washer lets you select a water
setting based on the size of your wash
load.
• For normal loads, start with the
MEDIUM LOAD setting. Adjust up or
down depending on your load. Clothes
should move freely and roll toward the
agitator.
Washers with a variable
Water Level Control:
• The variable control lets you select a
water level anywhere from SMALL
LOAD to LARGE LOAD.
• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to RESET, then
to the desired new setting.
MEDIUM
LOAD
Washers with 4-position or 5-position
Water Level Control:
• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to the desired
new setting.
MEDIUM
LOAD
SMALL °@
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Your washer lets you select a wash and
rinse water temperature setting based
on the type of load you are washing.
• Using warm rinse water will leave
loads dryer after the spin cycle than if
you use cold rinse water, However,
warm rinses may increase wrinkling
when line drying.
• In cold climates, warm rinse water also
provides a more comfortable tempera-
ture for handling the wash load. Warm
rinse is controlled to 75°F (24°C).
COLD
WARM_
COLD • • COLD
HOT • • COLD 7O_,
COLD COLD
WAR
WARM
Selecting Water Temperatures
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT • Work clothes • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
111°F (44°C) • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
or above colorfast pastels and stains
• Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing
WARM • Dark/non-colorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items
90°-110°F • Permanent press items • Safe for most fabric finishes
(32°-43°C) • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, • Less fading and dye bleeding
sitks, woolens • Reduces wdnkting
• Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* ° Extra-sensitive colors • Best for very lightly soiled items
70°-90°F ° Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water
(21°-32°C) • Hand washables
*In wash water tern )eratures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Also,
soils may be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling - the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is
the natural result of wearing and washing of garments.
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