Special Functions; Control Lock; Clean Washer; My Cycle - Kenmore 796.4138 series Use & Care Manual

| SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
CONTROL LOCK
] Use this option to disable the controls. @ Extra
Rinse j The washer can only be locked during
Control Lock
_ 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 EXTRA RINSE
LED "williffuminate and "CL" will display alternately with the
estimated time remaining.
Pressand hold the EXTRA RINSE button for five seconds to
activate or deactivate the controls.
CLEAN WASHER
_ Detergent residue can I_Jild up in the
@ Clean Washer wash drum over time and can lead to a
Stay
Fresh J mildewy or musty smell. The CLEAN
WASHER cycle is specially designed to
remove this buildup using bleach or another cleaner designed
specificallyfor cleaning front load washers. Runthe CLaN
WASHER q¢cle once a month, or more often under heavy use
conditions or if odor ispresent._ complete instructions i n @,e
CARE AND CLEANING section.
O
TurnON the washer and pressthe CLEAN WASHER
buffon. _l_ing any other cycle after CLEAN \,Av'ASHER
has been selected will cause the CLEAN WASHER cycle
to be cancelled.
O ill 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 cleaning products, follow
the cleaner manufacturer's instructionsand
recommendations. For powdered cleaning products,
add the cleaner to the main wash compartment of
the dispenser drawer. Place tablet cleaners directly
into the drum.
Press the START/PAUSE buffon to start the cycle.
After the cycle has ended, keep the door ajar. This will
promote air circulation and allow the interior of the
machine to dry. To usethis 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
f i MY CYCLEallows you to store a
k
@ My Cycle J customized wash cycle for future use.
it allows you to save favorite
temperal_are,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:
O Press the POWER button to turn on the washer.
O Turn the cycle selector knob to select the desired cycle.
O Press the CYCLE MODIFIER button to change the desired setting.
O Press the CYCLE OPTION butten to add the desired options.
O Pressand hold the MY CYCLE button,
To recall a MY CYCLE:
O Press the POWER button the washer.
to
turn
on
O Press the MY CYCLEbutton. Thestored will be
setti_s
displayed.
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.
AUTO SOAK
l I Use the AUTO SOAK option to
_ St÷_m T_eat presoak garments to help remove
AutoSoak dimcult 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
STEAM TREAT button for five seconds.
STAY FRESH
I "I This feature helps keep wrinkl_ from
@ CleanWasher setting in clothes and helps keep them
Stay
Fresh J fresh if they are not removed from the
washer as soon as the cycle is com-
plete. Pressand hold the CLEAN WASHER button for five
seconds to tumble the clothes intermittentlyand circulate
fresh air through the drum for up to eight hours. Pressthe
POWER button or the START/PAUSEbutton to remove
clothes at any time.
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