Kenmore W10026626B manual Laundry Tips

Power

Press POWER to turn the washer on or off.

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Start

Press START to start your washer after a cycle has been selected. Be sure all desired Modifiers and Options have been selected. The lid must be closed for the washer to start.

IMPORTANT: Water will be dispensed in the washer for a moment, the lid will unlock, lock again, and then the cycle will continue. This is normal.

Stop

Press STOP once to pause or stop the washer at any time. Press START to continue the cycle. Press STOP twice to turn off the washer. Press STOP once to unlock the lid and add a garment.

Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn't. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds may be normal.

During washing

If you select the Stain Treat option, you will hear a spin/spray noise at the start of the cycle.

During drain

If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining.

During wash and spin

This washer does not have a transmission. The motor provides direct drive for wash and spin. You will hear sounds that are different from those of a conventional washer.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Preparing clothes for washing

Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments.

•Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only "HE" High Efficiency detergent.

•Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

•Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

•Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.

•Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.

•Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

•Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

•Treat spots and stains.

•Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results.

Sorting

•Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out.

Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items.

Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters, pillows and poly-filled jackets. Use the Bulky/Bedding cycle for these items.

Separate sheets, pillowcases and towels and use the Sheets/Towels cycle for these items. For best performance, drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle.

When washing waterproof items, such as plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulin (tarps) or waterproof or water-resistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate or Handwash cycle with the lowest spin speed setting available for the washer model that you have.

Cycle Options

•For additional performance enhancements to desired cycle,

select options such as Stain Treat, Timed Oxi, Fabric Softener and 2nd Rinse.

Unloading

•Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time.

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