Water Level; Water Temperatures - Kenmore 11098762790 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

SET WATER LEVEL CONTROL
This control gives you the flexibility to
save water when washing small loads.
Your washer lets you select a water
setting based on the size of your wash
load.
• For normal loads, start with the
MEDIUM LOAD Setting. Adjust up
or down depending on your toad.
Clothes should move freely and roll
toward the agitator.
• To change to a higher water level
setting after the washer has started to
agitate, turn the knob to the desired
new setting.
WATER LEVEL
MEDIUM
LOAD
e
SMALL
LOAD ® ® LARGELoAD
SET WATER TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
Your washer lets you select a wash
and rinse water temperature setting
based on the type of load you are
washing.
• Using warm rinse water will leave
loads dryer after the spin cycle than
if you use cold rinse water. However,
warm rinses may increase wrinkling
when line drying.
• In cold climates, warm rinse water also
provides a more comfortable temperature
for handling the wash load.
WATER TEMP
WARM WARM
COLD WARM
o •
COLD _ HOT
COLDe __ oCOLD
SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES
Wash Water
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT • Work clothes • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
120°F or above • Sturdy whites/ • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils
colorfast pastels and stains
• Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing
WARM • Dark/non-colorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items
90°-110°F • Permanent press items • Safe for most fabric finishes
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics, • Less fading and dye bleeding
silks, woolens • Reduces wrinkling
• Knits/delicate fabrics
COLD* • Extra-sensitive colors • Best for very lightly soiled items
70°-90°F • Non-colorfast items • Saves hot water
• Hand washables
*In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may
be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling -
the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is the natural result of
wearing and washing of garments.
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