Kenmore One-speed automatic washers with water temperature control Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 17

SET 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. Clothes should move freely
and roll toward the agitator.
• For a small load of clothes, select
SMALL LOAD.
• For a large load of clothes, select
LARGE LOAD.
SMALL • • LARGE
LOADQ LOAD
SET WATER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
Your washer lets you select a wash
water setting based on the type of load
you are washing.
• All rinses are cold to save energy.
WARM
COLD
COLD • HOT
COLD. COLD
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) • Nyton, polyester, acrylics, ° Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling
• Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* • Extra-sensitive colors * Best for very lightty 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 balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is
the natural result of wearing and washing of garments.
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