Kenmore C978-97322, Use & Care Manual

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ST ST ST ST STA A A A ATUS lights TUS lights TUS lights TUS lights TUS lights
C C
C C C
The STATUS lights show the stage the washer is in. When the
selector knob is set to a new cycle, the STATUS lights will flash
momentarily, showing the stages the cycle will go through.
STATUS light Illuminates
When the fabric softener option has been
selected.
When the washer is in the wash portion of
the cycle.
When the washer is in the rinse portion of
the cycle.
When the washer draining and/or spinning.
When the washer lid is locked. This feature
prevents the lid from being opened while
the washer is in the spin cycle or coasting to
a stop.
ON
WASH
RINSE
SPIN
LID LOCKED
NOTE: If the STATUS lights are blinking, the operation of the
washer has been paused. To resume operation press the
START button (the lid must be closed).
Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature D D D D D
Load Size Load Size
Load Size Load Size Load Size
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ST ST ST ST STAR AR AR AR ARTTTTT
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Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles.
Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions
when laundering.
A
A
A A Automatic Temperature C
utomatic Temperature C
utomatic Temperature C utomatic Temperature C utomatic Temperature Contr
ontr
ontr ontr ontrol
ol
ol ol ol senses the incoming water
temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more pre-
cise temperature range for all wash temperatures. For ex-
ample, in a COLD wash selection, some warm water may be
added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve de-
tergents. Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in
very cold water, especially in cooler climates.
During winter months, when the water entering your home is
colder, or for locations with very cold water year round, use
the A
A
A A
Automatic Temperature C utomatic Temperature C
utomatic Temperature C utomatic Temperature C
utomatic Temperature Contr ontr
ontr ontr
ontrol ol
ol ol
ol COLD to help dissolve
powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your
clothes.
The TTTTTAP C
AP C AP C AP C AP COLD OLD OLD OLD OLD feature turns the A A A A Automatic Temperature utomatic Temperature utomatic Temperature utomatic Temperature utomatic Temperature
C C C C Contr ontr ontr ontr ontrol ol ol ol ol feature on your washer off, and uses your household
tap water temperature for a COLD wash. This can provide
energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water used in
your wash.
Please note that in some instances, using very cold water may
reduce wash performance. In such cases, we recommend
selecting the COLD setting to help improve wash performance.
Loosely load clothes no higher than the top row of holes in
the washer basket.
A
A
A A
AUT UT
UT UT
UTO L O L
O L O L
O LO O
O O
OAD SENSING AD SENSING
AD SENSING AD SENSING
AD SENSING - This selection automatically provides
Press ST ST
ST ST
STAR AR
AR AR
ARTTTTT to begin the cycle. With the lid closed pressing
ST ST
ST ST
STAR AR
AR AR
ARTTTTT again will PAUSE the cycle and STATUS lights will
blink. To continue the cycle, close the lid and press ST
ST
ST ST STAR
AR
AR AR ARTTTTT
again. The water fill will continue with the lid opened, except
when AUTO LOAD SENSING is selected as the load size.
(The lid must be closed to continue filling when AUTO LOAD
SENSING is selected.)
If the lid is opened during the cycle, the cycle will PAUSE
and the STATUS lights will blink. To resume the cycle, close
the lid and press ST
ST ST ST STAR AR AR AR ARTTTTT.
If the machine is paused for more than 24 hours, the cycle
will be cancelled. To stop the cycle, turn the Cycle Selector
to the OFF position.
the correct amount of water suited to the size and type of load
placed in the unit. You may hear some clicking noises and
there will be a small delay before the washer starts filling
as it's sensing the load.
You may also choose to manually select your water level
for any cycle. Simply select any level other than
AUTO LOAD SENSING.