Energy Saving - Kenmore 98702 Owner's Manual

Cycle Selection (continued)
Soak Cycle
• Use Soak to treat heavily soiled or stained
items. Soak provides 2 minutes of agitation
and 12 minutes of soaking time. The load
then advances into the Prewash portion of
the cycle.
• Usethe amount of detergent recommended
for a normal wash cycle. If desired, use
bleach or a soaking agent for colorfast items.
• The Soak water temperature is the same as
the rinse water temperature selected.
• Follow Soak with a complete wash cycle
using the normal amount of detergent.
Prewash Cycle
• Use Prewash when soaking isnot necessary.
Prewash helps remove protein-based stains
such as milk, grass and blood. It also helps
loosen soils beforewashing. During Prewash,
thewasher will agitate the load for2 minutes,
then drain, spin and shut off.
• Usethe amount of detergent recommended
for a normal wash cycle.
• The Prewash water temperature is the same
asthe wash water temperature selected. To
avoid setting protein stains, selectcold water.
• Follow Prewash with a complete wash cycle
using the normal amount of detergent.
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.
WATER TEMPERATURE sets water temp- •
eratures for washing and rinsing. Select wash
water temperature according to fiber content
and soil level of the load, and type of detergent •
used. A cold water rinse savesenergy and reduces
wrinkling.
The following chart suggests wash/rinse
temperatures for basic fabric types.
Fabric Type
Heavily soiled white/colorfast
cotton, perm press
Lightly soiled white/colorfast
cotton, perm press
Noncolorfast fabrics, knits,
delicates
Washable woolens
Wash/Rinse
Temperature
Hot/Cold
Warm/Cold
Cold/Cold
Warm/Cold
WATER LEVEL sets the amount of wash and rinse
water for the wash load. Select a water level
appropriate for the load size. There should be
enough water for items to move freely.
Energy Saving lips
• Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy.
Undersize loads waste energy.
• When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use
lower water levels.
Select the appropriate cycle and time for each
load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads.
To reduce drying time, select a wash cycle with a
fast spin speed to remove more water from
heavy items such as towels and jeans.
Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot
water washes to heavily soiled and white loads.
Usecold water for lightly soiled items and rinsing.
Operate the washer in early morning and late
evening when utility demands are low.
Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid
rewashing.
Laundry Center Features
SAFETY
DOOR
SWITCH
UNT
FILTER
BLEACH
DISPENSER
DYNAMIC
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MODEL-SERIAL
NUMBERPLATE
SAFETY LID
LOCK
SELF-CLEANING
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