Kenmore 9796 Operating Instructions - Page 4

Cycle Selection continued Perm Press Cyde This cycle provides up to 12 minutes of normal agitation and a fast spin for cottons and blends with a no-iron finish. A cool down spray rinse helps reduce wrinkling. Delicates Cycle Provides 6 minutes of gentle agitation and a slow spin for the gentle care of knits and delicate items. Soak/Prewash Cyde Soak Use Soak to treat heavily soiled or stained items. Soak provides 3 minutes of agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time in cold water. The load then advances into the Prewash portion of the cycle. • Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal wash cycle. If desired, use a bleach or a soaking agent safe for the fabric. • Follow Soak with a complete wash cycle using a half dose of detergent. Prewash • Use Prewash to loosen soils before washing and to help remove protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood. Prewash provides 3 minutes of agitation before the water drains. Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal wash cycle. • The Prewash water temperature isthe same asthe wash water temperature selected. To avoid setting protein stains, select cold water. • Follow Prewash with a complete wash cycle using a half dose of detergent. Cycle Settings For best results, follow washing care labels. instructions on fabric Wash/Rinse Temperature Turn the Wash/Rinse Temperature knob to select the wash water temperature suitable for the fiber content and soil level of each load. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling. If a cold rinse is selected, the washer will fill with cold water during rinse, followed by a cold spray rinse during final spin. If a warm rinse is selected, the washer will fill with cold water during rinse, followed by a warm spray rinse during final spin. To conserve energy, the hot wash water is regulated to approximately120 °F. Warm and cold wash and rinse water temperatures are not regulated. The following chart suggests wash/rinse temperatures for basic fabric types. Fabric T_p_ Heavily soiled white/colorfast cotton, perm press Normally soiled white/colorfast cotton, perm press Lightly soiled cottons and perm press,Noncolorfast fabrics, knits, delicates, hand washables Washable woolens Wash/Rinse Temperature Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cold/Cold Warm/Warm Water Level Turn the Water Level knob to select a water level appropriate for tile load size. For best results, DQ NOT overload. Add items Iooseiyto the tub. The dry load should not be higher than the top of the agitator vanes. There should be enough water in tile tub for items to move freely. To increase the water level after the wash cycle begins, turn the Load Size knob to Reset and hold. When water begins to enter the tub, turn the knob to the desired setting. Energy Saving Tips • Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy. Undersize loads waste energy. • When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use lower water levels. • Select the appropriate cycle and time for each load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads. • To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed to remove more water from heavy items such as towels and jeans. • Usewarmwater towash mostloads. Limit hotwaterwashes to heavily soiled and white loads. Usecold water for lightly soiled items and rinsing. • Operate the washer in early morning and late evening when utility demands are low. • Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid rewashing. P/N 134809100(0611)