Washer use, Awarning, For all wash cycles – Kenmore HE2 PLUS User Manual
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WASHER USE
AWARNING
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Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened 
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on 
it {including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before 
operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to 
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer.
Vibration is normal during operation.
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.
Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during
the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and 
run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use 
Уг the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size 
load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before 
washing clothes.
For All Wash Cycles
1. To load washer
Open the washer door by pulling on the handle.
Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a 
load of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. 
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
■ The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed.
Washer door should close easily.
■
Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item. 
Load evenly.
■ Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment
bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag 
be used and that each garment bag be filled with equal 
amounts of material.
■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the
gray colored seal/bellow rim at the front of the tub for 
small items.
2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock
clicks. The washer door will remain locked during the wash 
cycle.
NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be 
opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. The 
door can be opened only if STOP is selected while the ADD A 
GARMENT light is illuminating or if the cycle has been 
canceled. See “To cancel a cycle” in the “Changing Cycles, 
Options and Modifiers” section.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the
detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close 
drawer slowly to avoid spills. See “Using the Dispenser.” 
NOTE: Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
4. Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the
cycles by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the 
selected cycle will illuminate. When selecting a Wash Cycle, 
the preset Modifiers and Options, Water Temp, and Spin 
Speed for the selected cycle will illuminate. The preset 
settings provide the recommended fabric care for the 
selected cycle. See “Cycles.”
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