Kenmore 970.C4808 Series, Use & Care Manual

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Cycle Options
To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to
illuminate the selections desired. To delete options, press
the options buttons again and the indicator lights will turn
o ff . Some options require a “Press & Hold” e ff ort to acti-
vate or deactivate the secondary function.
Not all options are available on every model. To protect
your fabrics, not all options are available with every cycle.
If an option is not appropriate for the cycle, the indicator
will not light. Occasionally, a setting and option in the same
cycle will con fl ict with each other, such as Add Steam and
Energy Saver . When this happens, the option selected fi rst
will cause the con fl icting option to not be selectable.
Add Steam
Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes of
tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is recom-
mended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the
release of tough stains from fabrics after initial agitation.
Operating Instructions
Energy Saver
The Energy Saver option reduces the warm water tem-
perature a few degrees to save energy and also extracts
more water to reduce drying time.
Pre Wash
Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a
cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for
approximately 5 minutes. The water will drain and the
load will automatically advance to the regular wash cycle.
See step 5 in
“Operating Your Washer” section in this
guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser.
Delay Start
Press Delay Start to select a wash time convenient to
your schedule or during o ff peak energy hours. The delay
time selected will be displayed and begin counting down
when you select START .
Extra Rinse
Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to
remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for
heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensi-
tive skin.
Clean Washer
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the Clean
Washer cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, press select
when prompted. This maintenance cycle uses hot water
and two rinses to remove residue that may cause odor.
See “Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative)” for detailed
information about the Clean Washer cycle.
IMPORTANT
If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated. •
If washer is paused during a steam wash cycle, the door •
will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum.
DO NOT force open - it will unlock upon cooling.
During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting
•
from the rear vent of the washer - this is normal and
not cause for alarm.
NOTE
Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum •
during a steam wash cycle.
Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle.
•
NOTE
To change the options after the cycle starts, press PAUSE ,
adjust the setting and press START to resume the cycle.
NOTE
The washer will automatically prompt you to run the Clean
Washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may press the CANCEL
button to manually perform the cycle at another time.
Control Lock (Press & Hold)
To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the
Control Lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the
controls when you are ready to operate the washer. Use
this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental opera-
tion by children.
Chime (Press & Hold)
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option
is selected.
Max Fill (Press & Hold)
Increase the water fi ll level of the agitation portion of
any wash cycle.