Kenmore 9796 Operating Instructions - Page 3

Washer Operating Instructions @ Laundry Center Model 97912/97962 SOAK OF_: SPN RINSE Before Operating Your Washer Readyour Washer Owner's Guide. It has im porta nt safety and warranty information. It also has many suggestions for best washing results. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your Washer Owner's Guide before operating this appliance. Operating Steps Read Washing Procedures in your Owner's explains these operating steps in detail. Guide. It 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. 2. Prepare items for washing. 3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil. 4. Addthemeasuredamountofdetergenttowashtub before adding the laundry load. 5. If desired, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser. DO NOT pour bleach directly onto the load. Printed in U.S.A. 6. If desired, add liquid fabric softener to fabric softener dispenser. DO NOT pour fabric softener directly onto wash load. Cycle Selection Push in and turn the Cycle Selector knob clockwise to the desired cycle, For best results, follow the washing instructions on the fabric care labels, 7. Add laundry load loosely to wash tub. Dry load should not be higher than top of agitator vanes. For best results, DO NOT overload. 8. Select the wash cyde and settings according to type, size andsoil level of each load. 9. Close lid and pull out Cycle Selector knob to start washer. The washer will fill with water but will not agitate or spin with the lid open. To stop the washer, push in the Cycle Selector knob. To change a cycle, push in the Cycle Selector knob and turn it clockwise to the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer. 10. Remove items at end of cycle. Wait about 2-3 minutes for safety lid lock to release. The Regular, Perm Press and Delicates cycles progress through wash agitation, drain and spin with a spray rinse, rinse agitation, and a spray rinse during the final spin. Regular Cyde This cycle provides up to 15 minutes of normal agitation and a fast spin for most fabrics. Extra Rinse Cycle Use the Extra Rinse cycle after any complete wash cycle when an additional deep rinse may be needed to remove excess detergent and soil. It provides 3 minutes of rinse agitation in cold water, followed by a spray rinse at the selected rinse water temperature during spin. If desired, add liquid fabric softener to the rinse water or use a softener sheet in the dryer. DQ NOT pour fabric softener directly onto the load. P/N 134809100(061 I)