Water Level Control; Water Temperature Control - Kenmore Three-Speed with Options and Speeds Switch 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:
• 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
L_D
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).
COI.B • • COLD
HOT COLD 70"
COLB • • COLD
WARM
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Selecting Water Temperatures
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT • Work clothes • Best cleaning for heaviIy 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°-I 10°F • Permanent press items • Safe for most fabric finishes
(32°-43°C) • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, • Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling
• Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* • Extra-sensitive cofars • Best for very tightly soiled items
70°-90°F • Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water
(21°-32°C) • Hand washables
*in wash water temperatures 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 balfa on the surface of garments. Pilling is
the natural result of wearing and washing of garments.