Kenmore HE5T STEAM 4771 Use & Care Manual page 19

Wash Temp
Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are
washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow
garment label instructions.
• This Kenmore washer has a Steam Sanitize water
temperature that is certified by NSF International, an
independent third-party testing and certification organization.
The certification verifies that the sanitizing cycle reduces
99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and
towels, and there is no carryover of bacteria between loads
after the cycle is complete.
• The Steam Sanitize temperature provides an extra high
temperature to remove 99.9% of certain bacteria. It is
recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F
(49°C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle.
Certified to Sanitize
• The Steam Sanitize temperature uses high water
temperatures. Please check garment care label to avoid
garment damage.
• In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C),
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult
to remove.
Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Warm rinses
increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load
more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy.
Auto Temp Control
ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses and maintains a
uniform water temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold
water. The ATC is automatically turned on when a cycle is
selected. (See "Preset Cycle Settings" in "Cycles.")
• ATC works for the wash temperature with Steam Sanitize,
Hot, Warm, and Cool settings.
• The Cold wash temperature depends on the cold water at
your faucet.
• ATC works for the rinse temperature where the wash temp
setting is marked with an asterisk, such as Warm*. All other
rinse temperatures are cold.
Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these
washer cycles.
CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Delay STEAM TIMED Autosoak Save 2nd Rinse/
Start TREAT
TM
OXl
TM
Energy Skincare
Plus Rinse II
Express Wash Small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled cotton, ,/ ,/
polyester, nylon, and cotton blends.
Handwash/Wool Woolens with a felt-free finish and special-care ,/ ,/
items identified as machine washable.
Silk/Ultra Silk or Ultra Delicate fabrics identified as ,/ ,/
Delicate machine washable.
Rinse & Spin All loads ,/ ,/
Drain & Spin All loads ,/
Clean Washer No clothes ,/
Whitest Whites Soiled white fabrics ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
Heavy Duty Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc., ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
made of cotton
Kidswear Children's clothing or any fabric that requires ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
extra rinsing
Bulky Bedding Normally soiled blankets and comforters ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/
made of polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or
cotton blends
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