Special Functions; Control Lock; Clean Washer; Mycycle - Kenmore 796.4172 Use & Care Manual

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

CONTROL LOCK
Use this option to disable the controls. The
washer can only be locked during a cycle.
This feature can prevent children from
changing cycles or operating the machine.
Once set, the controls remain locked and
must be turned OFF before the controls can be used again.
Once the washer has shut off, the power button will allow
the machine to be turned ON, but the controls will still be
locked. When the controls are locked, the CONTROL LOCK
LED will illuminate and "CL" will display alternately with the
estimated time remaining.
Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK button for five seconds
to activate or deactivate the controls.
CLEAN WASHER
Detergent residue can build up in the wash
drum over time and can lead to a mildewy
or musty smell. The CLEAN WASHER cycle
is specially designed to remove this buildup
using bleach or another cleaner designed
specifically for cleaning front load washers. Run the CLEAN
WASHER cycle once a month, or more often under heavy
use conditions or if odor is present. See complete instructions in
the CARE AND CLEANING section on page 24.
Turn ON the washer and press the STAIN TREAT button.
1
Selecting any other cycle after CLEAN WASHER has
been selected will cause the CLEAN WASHER cycle
to be cancelled.
2
Fill the bleach dispenser to the MAX line with liquid
chlorine bleach. Do not overfill the bleach dispenser.
Overfilling will cause the bleach to dispense immediately.
NOTE: For other drum clearing products, follow
the cleaner manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations. For powdered cleaning products,
add the cleaner to the main wash compartment of
the dispenser drawer. Place tablet cleaners directly
into the drum.
3
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.
4
After the cycle has ended, secure the door slightly ajar
with the door magnet. This will promote air circulation
and allow the interior of the machine to dry. To use this
feature, close the door just until it contacts the door
magnet.
NOTE: Do NOT use this cycle with clothes, and do
NOT add detergent or fabric softener.
MY CYCLE
MY CYCLE allows you to store a customized
wash cycle for future use. It allows you to
save favorite temperature, spin speed, soil
level, and other options for a cycle, and
then recall them at the touch of a button.
NOTE: You can only save a setting for one cycle at a
time. Pressing and holding the MY CYCLE button will
overwrite any previously saved cycle.
To save a MY CYCLE:
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the washer.
2
Turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle.
3
Press the CYCLE MODIFIER button to change the desired setting.
4
Press the CYCLE OPTION button to add the desired options.
5 Press and hold the MY CYCLE button.
To recall a MY CYCLE:
1
Press the POWER button to turn on the washer.
2
Press the MY CYCLE button. The stored settings will be
displayed.
3
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.
NOTE: MY CYCLE can be adjusted the same as any
other cycle. However, once any other button is pressed,
the LED will turn off indicating that the settings are no
longer those of your saved cycle.
DRUM LIGHT
The drum is equipped with an LED light
that illuminates when the washer is
turned ON. This light automatically turns
OFF when the door is closed and the
cycle starts. To turn ON the light during
a cycle, press and hold the STAY FRESH
button for three seconds. The drum light will turn OFF
automatically after five minutes.
AUTO SOAK
Use the AUTO SOAK option to presoak
garments to help remove difficult spots or
stains on fabric. This option provides a 30
minute presoak prior to the start of the
selected cycle. At the end of the presoak
time, the selected cycle will use the same water.
To use the AUTO SOAK feature, press and hold the
DELAY START button for three seconds.
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