Laundry Tips - Kenmore OASIS HT W10026626B Use & Care Manual

Power
Press POWER to turn the washer on or off.
Power
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Start
Press START to start your washer after a cycle has been
selected. Be sure all desired Modifiers and Options have been
selected. The lid must be closed for the washer to start.
IMPORTANT: Water will be dispensed in the washer for a
moment, the lid will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will
continue. This is normal.
Stop
Press STOP once to pause or stop the washer at any time. Press
START to continue the cycle. Press STOP twice to turn off the
washer. Press STOP once to unlock the lid and add a garment.
Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn't. Because
the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about
them. These sounds may be normal.
During washing
If you select the Stain Treat option, you will hear a spin/spray
noise at the start of the cycle.
During drain
If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your
installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump
during the end of draining.
During wash and spin
This washer does not have a transmission. The motor provides
direct drive for wash and spin. You will hear sounds that are
different from those of a conventional washer.
LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
• Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this
type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency."
This wash system, along with less water, will create too much
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times,
and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in
component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE
detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for
the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use.
Use only "HE" High Efficiency detergent.
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
• Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
• Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
• Treat spots and stains.
• Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.
Sorting
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out.
Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters,
pillows and poly-filled jackets. Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle
for these items.
Separate sheets, pillowcases and towels and use the
Sheets/Towels cycle for these items. For best performance,
drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and
do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle.
When washing waterproof items, such as plastic-lined
mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulin (tarps) or
waterproof or water-resistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate
or Handwash cycle with the lowest spin speed setting
available for the washer model that you have.
Cycle Options
• For additional performance enhancements to desired cycle,
select options such as Stain Treat, Timed Oxi, Fabric Softener
and 2nd Rinse.
Unloading
• Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if
left in the washer basket for a long time.
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