Kenmore ELITE 796.292796 - Manual (Page 17)

HOW TO USE
DETERGENT AND DISPENSER USE
A Word About Detergents
HE detergents produce fewer suds, dissolve more efficient­
ly to improve washing and rinsing performance, and help
to keep the interior of your washer clean.
Using non-HE detergent may cause oversudsing and
unsatisfactory performance which could result in error
codes, cycle failure, and machine damage.
MAXIMUM
Normal load amount
LIQUID
DETERGENT
POWDERED
DETERGENT
For proper wash performance, always measure the
detergent using the measure provided with the detergent
by the manufacturer.
The normal amount needed for average loads is less than
1/2 of the recommended maximum. Use less detergent for
soft water, light soil or smaller loads. Never use more than
the maximum amount recommended by the detergent
manufacturer.
Designed to use only HE
(High-Efficiency) detergent
IMPORTANT: Your washing machine is designed for use
with only High-Efficiency (HE) detergents. HE detergents
are formulated specifically for front-load washers and
contain suds-reducing agents. Always look for the HE
symbol when purchasing detergent.
IMPORTANT: Not all detergents are the same. Careful
attention must be paid to the amount of detergent used to
avoid overusing, poor rinsing and detergent buildup in
clothing, and residue buildup that can contribute to odors
in the machine. NEVER use a cup or scoop other than that
supplied by the manufacturer of the detergent you are
using. Never use more than the maximum amount
recommended by the manufacturer of the detergent.
While HE detergents are designed for this type of washing
machine, care must be used when measuring the deter­
gent. For most normal loads, no more than 1/2 to 3/4 of a
cup or scoop of HE detergent should be used.
NOTE: Extra care must be exercised when using 2X and
3X concentrated detergents because even a little bit extra
can contribute to the problems mentioned above.
NOTE: Detergents designated as HE-COMPATIBLE may
not provide optimal results.
Filling the Dispenser
To add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the
automatic dispenser:
^ Open the dispenser drawer.
e Load the laundry products into the appropriate
compartments.
O Close the drawer before starting the cycle.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amount of water to remain
in the bleach and softener compartments at the end of the
cycle.
IMPORTANT: Do not place or store laundry products, such
as detergent, bleach, or liquid fabric softener, on top of our
washer or dryer. Wipe up any spills immediately. These
products can damage the finish and controls.
Using the Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser
automatically dilutes and
dispenses liquid chlorine
bleach at the proper time
in the wash cycle.
^ Check clothing care labels for special
instructions.
Q Measure liquid bleach carefully, following instructions
on the bottle.
• Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto clothes or into the wash basket.
• Do not pour powdered bleach into bleach
dispenser. Do not place load items on top of the
bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the
washer.
•Avoid overfilling or splashing when adding bleach
to the dispenser. The maximum capacity of the
bleach dispenser is one cup of bleach per wash
cycle. Overfilling could result in premature
dispensing of bleach.
Q Before starting the washer, pour a premeasured
amount of bleach directly into bleach dispenser.
If you prefer to use powdered bleach, add it into
the wash basket directly before adding clothes.
NOTE: Please flush the bleach dispenser with
water after bleach use and then rinse out the
residue by use of Rinse & Spin cycle.
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