Kenmore 27'' Laundry Center w/ Gas Dryer Installation Guide
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B
A
C
D
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Rinse & Spin
Fluff
Touch Up
Detergent
Fabric
Softner
Liquid
Bleach
ABOUT THE WASHER CONTROL PANEL
Step 1
• Add detergent
• Add fabric softener (optional)
• Add bleach (optional)
Quick Start Guide
Step 4
• Close lid
• Push START
Step 3
• Select load size and other
wash options
• Select wash cycle
Step 2
• Add clothes
Your washer has a security system that prevents opening the
lid during the spin cycle. The lid lock prevents anyone (espe-
cially children) from reaching into the washer while the bas-
ket is spinning. The lid lock will be released within 5 seconds
after the basket stop spinning. Trying to open the lid while
locked could result in injuries. If the lid does not unlock after
spinning, please contact service.
lid during the spin cycle. The lid lock prevents anyone (espe-
cially children) from reaching into the washer while the bas-
ket is spinning. The lid lock will be released within 5 seconds
after the basket stop spinning. Trying to open the lid while
locked could result in injuries. If the lid does not unlock after
spinning, please contact service.
NOTE: If there is a power outage the lid lock can take 3 min-
utes to release.
utes to release.
Controls
The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the wash-
ing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turn-
ing the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop
the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press
START to begin the new cycle selection.
ing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turn-
ing the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop
the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press
START to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting
with your clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to short-
est cycle time and wash intensity. (Cycles vary by model.)
with your clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to short-
est cycle time and wash intensity. (Cycles vary by model.)
Lid Lock
Wash Cycle Selector
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NORMAL - For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household
linens, work and play clothes.
linens, work and play clothes.
CASUAL - For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and
knits.
knits.
DELICATES - For lingerie and special-care fabrics with
light to normal soil.
light to normal soil.
SPIN ONLY - For draining the tub and spinning water out
of clothes.
of clothes.
RINSE & SPIN - Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a
rinse only is desired.
rinse only is desired.
OFF - Washer is turned off and the START button does not
function.
function.
NOTE: When the control is turned to OFF, the STATUS lights
are off.
are off.
NOTE: The cycle selector does not rotate during the opera-
tion of the washer.
tion of the washer.
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer.
Fabric Softener
B
LID LOCKED