Stay Fresh - Kenmore 796.4158 Series Use & Care Manual

STEAM CYCLES AND OPTIONS
Your washing machine features several additional cycle
options that customizecycles to meet your individual needs.
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Turn ON the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to
select the desired cycle.
Use the cycle modifier buttons to adjust the settings for
that cycle.
Pressthe cycle option button(s) for the option(s) you
would like to add. The button will light when that option
is selected. For secondary functions, press and hold
the button for three seconds. The LEDwill blink when
the secondary option is selected. Both options cannot be
selected together.
O f the selected option is not allowed for the selected
cycle, the chime will sound twice to alert you and
the LED will not illuminate.
O ress the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. After a
brief delay, the door will lock and the cycle will begin.
NOTE: To protect your garments, not every option is
available with every cycle.
NOTE: If the START/PAUSEbutton is not pressed within four
minutes, the control will shut off and the settings will be lost.
STEAM TREAT
Aoto S oak Select the STEAM TREATbutton to add steam to
the selected
cycle
for added cleanincj power.
Adding steam to cycles helps provide improved
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.................... cleaning performance. By creating steam, fab-
rics get the benefit of a deep clean. The steam
option is not available on all cycles.
To add steam to a cycle:
Turn ON the washer and turn the cycle selector knob to
select a cycle that allows the steam option. Refer to the
Cycle Guide to see which cycles allow steam.
O Pressthe STEAM TREAT button. The washer will
automatically adjust the cycle settings.
O Set any other desired options.
O Pressthe START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.
NOTE:
The door may be very warm during steam cycles. This
is normal
Do not attempt to override the door lock mechanism or
reach into the washer during a steam cycle. Steam can
cause severe burns.
iMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT STEAM CYCLES:
*Steam may not be visible during the steam cycles. This
is normal.
"Do not use steam with delicate fabrics such as wool,
silk, or easily discolored fabrics.
DELAY START
......... Once you have selected the cycle and other
settings, press this button to delay the start of the
wash cycle. Each press of the button increases
the delay time by one hour, for up to 19 hours. Once the
desired delay time is set, press the START/PAUSE button to
start the delay time.
EXTRA RINSE
Drum Light This option will add an extra rinse to the
selected cycle. Use this option to help ensure
_E_ia the removal of detergent or bleach residue
from fabrics.
ACCELA-WASH
Clean Washer
The Accela-Wash option uses a twin spray
water and detergent injection which
reduces cycle time while maintaining wash
performance in a normal cycle.
DRUM LIGHT
Drum Light
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The drum is equipped with a blue 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 EX-
TRA RINSE button for three seconds. The drum light will illu-
minate and then turn off automatically after four minutes.
NOTE: Clothes may appear to be yellow in the washer
while the drum light is on. This effect is caused by the
reflection of the light.
STAY FRESH
Coo,_o_ Lock _ This feature helps keep wrinkles from seffing in
clothes and helps keep them fresh if they are not
removed from the washer as soon as the cycle is
complete. Pressthe STAYFRESHbutton to tumble
the clothes intermittently and circulate fresh air through the
drum for up to eight hours. Pressthe POWER button or the
START/PAUSE button to remove clothes at any time.
PRE WASH
Sovo E °orgyo Select this option to add a 15-minute prewash,
rinse and spin cycle to the chosen cycle. This is especially useful for heavily soiled items.
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