Kenmore 2982 Quick Start Guide - Page 2

Heavy Duty with Soak Use this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads. This cycle includes a 5-minute soak to help improve cleaning. • Approximate cycle time: 50 minutes Bulky/Bedding Use this cycle for large non-absorbing items such as comforters, pillows and jackets or for spandex items. This cycle will add more water in the initial fill to provide saturation for less absorbent items. • Approximate cycle time: 45 minutes Normal Select this cycle for cottons and linens used regularly. The fast-speed spin shortens drying time. • Approximate cycle time: 40 minutes Casual Select this cycle for synthetic fabrics such as dress shirts, blouses andslacks. The cycle will give you a load-cooling spray rinse to reduce wrinkling. • Approximate cycle time: 40 minutes Delicate This cycle combines slow-speed agitat!on and slow-speed spin to gently clean garments wnfle reaucing wrinkles. • Approxima[e cycledme: 35 minu[es Handwash Use this cycle for.special care items. This cycle [eatures a series p[ urie[ agitations an(] snort SOAKS[or genue cleaning and minimal wrlnKllncl, • Approximate cycle time: 30 minutes Soak This cycle features agitation followed by unlimited soak time to help remove stains that need pretreatment. After soaking, you have two options. To use the same water in a wash cycle, advance the Cycle Selector (Timer) Control knob to a wash cycle. To remove the soak water, reset the washer to a Spin setting. If the Soak water was drained, add more detergent to the wash cycle. NOTE: Be sure to push the control in to change to another cycle and set. Pull the control out to start the washer in its selectedcycle. Prewash This cycle helps to remove heavy soils that need pretreatment. This cycle should be followed by a wash cycle. Add more detergent to the wash cycle. The Prewash cycle does not include a rinse. • Approximate cycle time: 15 minutes 2nd Rinse A second rinse can be used to aid in improved removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option may be automatically added to the wash cycle by setting the OPTIONS Control to 2nd Rinse anytime before the end of the cycle. Rinse & Spin Select this option if you think an extra rinse is needed. Set OPTIONS Control to 2nd Rinse. You should then set the Cycle Selector (Timer) Control knob to a 2nd Rinse setting. Spin Only A drain and spin may help shorten dryingtimes for some fabrics by removing excess water. Set OPTIONS Control (if available) to One Rinse. You should then set Cycle Selector (Timer) Control to a Spin setting, j SO&LEVELW TH A#J ST Use the Heavy Soil selection for loads that need a more thorough cleaning. Use the Regular soiled. Use Light Soil for garments that are only lightly soiled or require a little care. Soil selection for garments that are normally / 2nd Rinse Choose this option for an automatic 2nd rinse cycle. TBSUBLESH88TIN8- 88#N#8 and LEAKS Before you call service...check for the following. Loud clicking and banging? • The yellow shipping strap may still be in the rear of the washer. Completely remove the yellow shipping strap. • The washer should be level, and the feet should be firmly on the floor. Some sounds are normal but may be different from those of your previous washer. • The gears engaging after the drain and before the spin. • The sound of air being pulled through the pump after most of the water has drained. Is the washer leaking? • Fill hose connections are tight. • Gaskets in fill hose are tight and flat. • Drain hose clamp is securely attached. • Faucets, drain/standpipe or laundry tub is not leaking. • The washer tub is centered, and the load evenly balanced at the start of each load. • The washer is level. • The front feet are installed, and the nuts are tightened to the cabinet. W10026675A © 2008 Sears Brands, LLC. See the Use and Care Guide for complete details. ® Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC, used under licensee by Sears Canada Inc. 7/08 Printed in U.S.A.