Kenmore 44072 User Manual

Before Operating Your Washer
Read your washer Use and Care Guide. It has
important safety and warranty information. It also
has many suggestions for best washing results.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTA N T
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your washer Use and
Care Guide before operating this appliance.
Operating Steps
Read and follow “Washing Procedures” in your
Use and Care Guide. It provides detailed infor-
mation for preparing the wash load and choosing
control settings to ensure best washing results.
1.Sort laundry into loads that can be washed to-
gether.
2. Prepare items for washing.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add laundry load to the wash drum.
5. Open the dispenser drawer and add the mea-
sured amount of a high efficiency detergent to the
detergent compartment. If desired, add liquid
bleach and fabric softener to the appropriate com-
partments. They will be dispensed at the proper
times. Slowly close dispenser drawer. The washer
will not operate with the drawer open.
Note: From time to time you may see water in the
bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is
a result of the siphoning action and is part of the
normal operation of the washer.
6. Press CYCLES until the desired cycle is se-
lected. Suitable wash and rinse water tempera-
tures, final spin speed and options will automati-
cally be displayed. To change these settings, press
TEMPS, SPEED and OPTIONS until the desired
selections are made. These adjustments to the
cycle will automatically be remembered each time
that cycle is selected.
7. To select or delete Heavy Soil/Stain, Auto Temp,
Extra Spin and Extra Rinse, press OPTIONS until
the flashing light indicates a desired option. Then
press SELECT to add or delete the option.
Note: To provide the best care for your laundry
items, not every temperature, speed and option is
available with every cycle.
8. Add desired features by pressing symbols for
· Control Lock
· End-of-Cycle Signal
· Delay Start
9. Start the washer.
· Close the door and touch STA RT. The washer
will not operate with the door open. As a safety
measure, the door will automatically lock dur-
ing the entire wash cycle and “DOOR LOCK”
will be displayed.
· To pause the cycle, press STOP/CLEAR once.
“PAU” will flash alternately with the time remain-
ing display. The door can then be opened to add
a forgotten item. However, if the washer was
paused during final spin, it will take approxi-
mately 2-3 minutes for the door lock to release.
Do not force the door open.
· To restart the washer, press STA R T. Tumbling
will be resumed where it was interrupted. If the
washer was interrupted during spin, the spin time
will be reset.
· To stop the washer, press STOP/CLEAR twice.
Two dash lines will be displayed.
10. A signal will sound when the end-of-cycle signal
option is selected. Remove items when cycle ends.
PN 134236700 (0307)
W ASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model 44072
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Kenmore 44072 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	44072
Color	White
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Number of Wash Cycles	10
Voltage	120V
Frequency	60Hz
Steam Function	No
Water Level Settings	Automatic
Width	27.5 in.

Summary

Before Operating Your Washer

Operating Steps

Cycle Selection

Eco Cycle Normal

Provides 13 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for normally soiled regular and per press items, followed by 3 rinses.

Eco Cycle Quick

Provides 6 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for normally soiled regular and per press items, followed by 3 rinses.

Heavy Duty

Provides 18 minutes of reversing tumble wash action for heavily soiled items, followed by a spray rinse and three rinses.

Hand Wash

Provides 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action for knits, delicates and hand washables, followed by a spray rinse and two rinses.

Silk

Provides 10 minutes of very gentle reversing wash action for washable silks, followed by two rinses.

Drain/Spin

Use this cycle to remove water from the wash drum or a wet load.

Custom Cycle 1 and 2

Design up to two cycles for specific laundry loads by selecting cycle, water temperatures, spin speed and options.

Cycle Adjustments

Wash / Rinse Water Temperatures

Select wash and rinse water temperatures appropriate for each load.

Final Spin Speed

Select from Max, Medium, and Low spin speeds to adjust water extraction and reduce wrinkling.

Cycle Options

Heavy Soil / Stain

Adds approximately 6 minutes of wash time to very soiled or stained loads.

Auto Temp

Regulates warm wash to approx. 100° F and cold wash to approx. 70° F.

Extra Rinse

Provides additional rinsing to remove excess dirt and detergent, recommended for sensitive skin.

Extra Spin

Adds additional minutes of spin at the selected speed to increase water extraction.

Washer Features

Control Lock

Press and hold the lock symbol to prevent accidental operation or alteration of settings.

Signal

A signal sounds at the end of the cycle; volume can be selected or turned off.

Delay

Delays the beginning of a cycle up to 12 hours for off-peak energy or personal convenience.

Display

Shows estimated cycle time, door lock status, cycle status, signal volume, and delay countdown.

Error Codes