Kenmore 4811 Use and Care Guide - Page 5

5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps: / / \ A_ OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of bleach or fabric softener. Note: From time to time you may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. C. LIQUID BLEACH If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL)) and pour it into the center compartment labeled "Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol_ Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.)for small loads. Fill to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes. Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can Occur. • Add powder color-safe bleach to the detergent dispenser. \ B. DETERGENT Detergent isflushed from the dispenseratthe beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added. Add a low-sudsing, high-efficiencydetergent made for front-loading washers to the dispenser chamber. Look for this symbol _ on the detergent label. Use the cap or scoop provided by the detergent manufacturer to measurethe amount recommended. Color-safe bleach,water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme products may be added tothe detergent compartment. Avoid mixing liquids and powders. Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, load size and soil level. For best results, avoid oversudsing. D. FABRIC SOFTENER If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric Softener" and marked with this symbol @ . Fill to the mininum fill line (MIN.) for smaIFIoads. Fill to the maximum fill line (MAX.) for large loads. Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could result in stained clothes. • Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash load. Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not recommended in tumble action washers.