Kenmore 20232 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 3)

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate dierently than your past agitator-style washer.

For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose

heaps evenly around the washplate.

As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the

items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not

indicate that more items should be added.

IMPORTANT:

■ You will not see a washer basket full of water as with your

past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the load to

be above the water line.

■ The lid must be closed before the washer basket lls with

water and for wash cycle to start. If lid is open and lling

stops, close lid and press START button to complete cycle.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Eciency detergents. The package will be marked

“HE” or “High Eciency.” Low-water washing creates excessive

sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent

will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing

performance. It may also result in component malfunction and,

over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be

low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount

of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in

suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all

detergents labeled as High Eciency are identical in formulation

and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic,

or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of

suds. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to

determine the amount of detergent to use.

Normal Sounds You Can Expect

At dierent stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds

and noises that are dierent from those of your previous

washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at

the beginning of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a

self-test. There will be dierent kinds of humming sounds as

the washplate moves the load and as the basket is slowing

down to stop. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as

the washer determines the correct water level for your load or

allows time for clothes to soak.

Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.

Improved Cleaning

Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather

than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,

this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. This low

water wash also allows the clothing to move in a more eective

way to remove soils.

Cleaning with Less Water

The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load

size—no water level selector is needed.

Traditional agitator-style

washer

Washer with low-water

wash system

Washplate

Automatic Load Size Sensing

Once you start the cycle, the washer will ll to the water level.

When the washer is done lling, it will start to agitate after it

determines the correct water level for the load.

This low-water wash method uses less water and energy

compared to a traditional agitator-style washer.

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