Kenmore Two-speed automatic washers Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 17

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL SET WATER TEMPERATURE
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.
• To change to a higher water level setting
after the washer has started to agitate,
turn the knob to the desired new setting.
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Your washer lets you select a wash and
rinse water temperature setting based
on the type of load you are washing.
WARM
COLD
COLD II HOT
Some washers allow you to select
warm rinses:
• 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.
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 moderatety 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
silks, woolens • Reduces wbnkting
• Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* • Extra-sensitive coIors • 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 naturai result of wearing and washing of garments.
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