Water Level Control - Kenmore AUTOMATIC WASHERS Owner's Manual And 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 toad. 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.
SMALL
LOAD •
MEDIUM
LOAD
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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 toad. Warm
rinse is controlled to 75°F (24°C).
COLD
COLD
WARM_
COLD e • COLD
HOT _ _ COLD 70"
COLD COLD
WARM
WARM
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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, acry]ics, • Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling
• 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 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.