Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.

Adding clothes after wash cycle has begun

This washer allows an 4-8 minute period in which other garments may be added to the load and still be cleaned properly. You can add items to the washer if the ADD CLOTHES status light is glowing.

To add items when ADD CLOTHES light is glowing

1.Select STOP once. The washer will pause for a moment, the washer door unlocks, and then items can be added.

2.To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold START (for approximately 1 second).

To add items when ADD CLOTHES light is not glowing

1.You must cancel the current cycle by pressing STOP twice. This will cancel the wash cycle and options. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added.

2.Close the door and select the new cycle and options. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second).

NOTES:

■When selecting a new cycle do not add additional detergent.

■Adding an item after the “Add Clothes” light is off may not allow for proper cleaning of that item.

Clothes Clean

When the wash cycle is complete, the CLOTHES CLEAN status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically

60 minutes after the cycle is complete and the CLOTHES CLEAN light goes off.

Sanitized

This Kenmore washer has a sanitizing temperature, that is certified by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and certification organization. The certification verifies that the sanitizing cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding and towels, and there is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.

If the “Steam Sanitize” wash temperature was selected, when the wash cycle is complete, the SANITIZED status light glows, (the CLOTHES CLEAN status light will glow green), the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the cycle is complete and the SANITIZED light and CLOTHES CLEAN light turn off.

Certified to Sanitize

Locking controls

The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is lit, all buttons are disabled except for STOP and START. You can lock the controls after a cycle begins or before POWER is pressed.

To lock the controls

Select and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds after the cycle starts, or when the washer is powered off.

The status light next to the CYCLE SIGNAL button will glow.

To unlock the controls

Select and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the status light turns off.

NOTE: To lock or unlock the controls when the washer is off, press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.

Door Locked

When the status light glows, the door is locked.

Sensing/Revising Est. Time

The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load.

The washer will automatically sense the progress in the cycle and adjust the Estimated Time Remaining display. While the washer is sensing, the estimated time will flash and the Sensing/Revising Est. Time status light will glow. When the sensing is complete, the flashing stops, the status light goes off and the Estimated Time Remaining display is updated.

The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. See “Troubleshooting.” During the unbalance routine the time displayed may pause until this activity is complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle.