Kenmore 8873 Use and Care Guide - Page 14

Sp/N HEAVY DUTY Ii_llr 8 RlmlU_ 10 IIIDB111_ PREWASH SOAK WASHER USE 10 REI_IULAR - =mm_ PERMANENT WATER TEMP WATER LEVEL mu_omll I KNIT/DELICATE _I SELECT I_ WASH _ DRY 5. Turn the WATER LEVEL selector knob to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed, WA'mRLEVEL MEDIUM 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. NOTE: This Kenmore Laundry Center operates on a 120-volt current. Therefore, you cannot operate the washer and dryer at the same time. The following is a guide to starting your washer. Periodic references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed information. 1. Set WASH/DRY selector switch to WASH. _1 SELECT WASH _ DRY 2. Pour measured powdered or liquid detergent into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. 3. Place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. • Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items, See "Loading." • Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. 4. Close the washer lid. • Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care, See "Loading." • You may change the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting. 6. Set the WATER TEMP selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. WA'I1ER11EMP COLD WARM Use the warmest water safe for the fabric. Follow garment label instructions. Water Temp Use For Hot 111°F (44°C) or above Whites and pastels Heavy soils Warm 90 °- 110°F (32 °- 43°C) Cold 70°- 90°F (21 °- 32°C) Bright colors Moderate to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments). 14