Kenmore Washer - Manual (Page 13)

Ultra Handwash
Use this cycle to get 7 to 11 minutes of wash time for garments
labeled “Hand Wash” and special care items. Gentle cleaning
starts with a continuous spray of water and detergent mixture as
the load is spun at extra-low speed. This lasts for about one
minute and is followed by a brief period of extra-low wash action.
Low/medium spin speed helps reduce wrinkling. The preset cycle
wash time is 7 minutes.
Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:
■ The fiber construction may be sensitive to wash action.
■ The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
NOTE: Some “Hand Wash” items, particularly wool, naturally
shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you purchase items
labeled “Hand Wash.” Items that shrink should be dried flat.
When still wet, block these items by gently stretching to original
measurements.
Express Wash
Use this cycle to get 7 to 11 minutes of wash time for small,
lightly soiled loads that are needed in a hurry. Fast cleaning starts
with a continuous spray of water and detergent mixture as the
load is spun at extra-low speed, followed by a brief period of low/
medium speed wash action. High spin speed reduces drying time.
For the fastest results, select warm wash. The preset cycle wash
time is 7 minutes.
Wool/Silk
Use this cycle to get 6 to 10 minutes of wash time for washable
items that are normally dry cleaned. Cycle combines extra-low
speed spray cleaning and wash action to provide gentle care for
delicate items, such as wool sweaters and silk blouses. Low spin
speed helps garments maintain their shape. The preset cycle
wash time is 6 minutes.
Custom Program
Custom Program allows you to store a customized wash cycle for
future use.
To Custom Program a wash cycle:
1. Select a cycle,
2. Select the desired Options.
3. Select the desired Modifiers.
4. Press and hold CUSTOM PROGRAM (approximately
3 seconds) until a beep sounds.
5. Press START. The Custom Program cycle is now stored for
future use. To reuse the cycle, select CUSTOM PROGRAM
and press START.
Preset Cycle Settings
For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended
fabric care settings for each cycle.
To use the preset cycle settings:
1. Select the cycle you want by pressing one of the pads under
SELECT CYCLE. The preset cycle settings will be displayed
(see chart below).
2. Press START. The wash cycle will begin.
PRESET CYCLE SETTING
Cycle Preset
Minutes
Wash
Time*
Wash/Rinse
Temperature
HEAVY DUTY 19 Normal Warm/Coid
NORMAL 14 Normal WamVCold
JEANS/COLOR 16 Normal Warm/Cold
DELICATE/CASUAL 14 Minimum Warm/Cold
ULTRA HANDWASH 7 Minimum Coid/Cold
EXPRESS WASH 7 Minimum Warm/Cold
WHITEST WHITES 15 Normal Hot/Cold
(No ATC)
BULKY ITEMS 15 Normal Warm/Cold
WOOL/SILK 6 Minimum Cold/Cold
'’Wash Time in minutes will appear in the display while making selections.
The total cycle time will appear, including an estimated time for drain and
fill times, once Start is pressed.
Whet Happens in a Wash Cycle
After you have loaded the washer, selected the cycle, options
and modifiers and you have pressed START, you washer does the
following:
Distributes the load
■ Load is initially fluffed to distribute the load before water is
added.
Fills
Water enters through the dispenser to mix with the detergent.
Water continues to be added until the load is soaked and ¡ust
enough water is present to maintain the spray. This way of
washing and rinsing uses less water and makes the detergent
more effective in cleaning your clothes. As a result, you will
only see a wet load and not a full tub of water, if you open the
lid.
Washes
As the washer continues to fill, a low speed spin begins and
the detergent/water mixture is sprayed on to the load.
The spinning stops and the Calypso Wash Motion begins,
while the wash water continues to be sprayed on to the
moving load. The length of wash depends on the cycle and
wash time selected.
The Calypso Wash Motion features five wash speeds in
combination with low-speed spin sprays for a variety of fabric
care needs.
Liquid chlorine bleach is dispensed in the last 2-3 minutes of
the wash cycle to help ensure the best cleaning results.
The wash water is then drained and spun out before rinsing
begins.
Rinses
Rinsing is accomplished in the same manner as washing.
Fresh water is added to a slow spinning load. Then the load
moves through the spray rinses. The water is then drained
away and the rinsing process is repeated. The number of
rinses varies depending on the cycle.
During the last rinse, fabric softener is dispensed into the
bottom of the tub and then sprayed through the load.
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