Kenmore 4810 - 3.5 cu. Ft. I.E.C. High-Efficiency Washer - User Manual

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Before Operating Your Washer
Read your washer Owner's 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 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS inyour
washer Owner's Guide before operating this appliance.
Operating Steps
Read and follow "Washing Procedures" in your Owner's Guide. it
provides detailed information for preparing the wash load and
choosing control settings to ensure best washing results.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
2. Prepare items for washing.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add laundry load to the wash drum.
5. Add laundry products to the dispenser.
,, Detergent, bleach and fabric softener will be dispensed at
the proper time in the cycle.
,, Slide saftey latch to the right to open the dispense drawer.
,, Add the recommended amount of a high efficiency
detergent to the detergent compartment.
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WASHERS MUST BE USED.
" if desired, add liquid chlorine bleach and liquid
fabric softener to the appropriate compartments.
,, Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too
quickly could result in early dispensing of bleach or fabric
softener.
,, Any water remaining in the dispenser at the end of the cycle
is a result of siphoning action and part of normal operation.
OPTIONS Select DELAY START Pause
LO--! START Cancel
6. Select the appropriate cycle and temperature for the load.
,, Turn the PROGRAM knob to select the cycle.
,, Turn the TEMP knob to select the wash and rinse
temperatures.
,, If the water temperature combination is not appropriate for
that cycle, the status lights will blink and the signal will beep
3 times.
7. The suitable final spin speed and options for that cycle will
automatically be displayed.
,, To change the final spin speed, press SPIN until the indicator
for the desired selection is lighted.
,, To select or delete an option, press OPTIONS, then Select.
The indicator light will stop blinking when the option has
been selected. It will not light if the option is not available for
that cycle.
,, Adjustments to the cycle will be remembered each time that
cycle is selected in the future
,, See "Washer Settings Chart" for factory settings.
Note: To provide the best care for your laundry items, not every
temperature, speed and option is available with every cycle.
8. Select Delay Start to delay the beginning of the cycle for 4, 8 or
12 hours.
press START. The washer will not
operate with the door open.
,, As a safety measure, the door will automatically lock during
the entire wash cycle and the DOOR LOCK indicator will be
righted.
,, A forgotten item can be added to the wash drum if the Add
Garment indicator is lighted. Press Pause/Cancel once, open
door, add item, close door and press START to resume the
cycle.
• If the cycle isinterrupted during spin, it will take approximately
2-3 minutes for the door lock to release. DO NOT force the
door open.
,, To stop the washer, press Pause/Cancel twice.
9. Start the washer.
,, Close the door and
10. A signal will sound when the cycle signal option is selected.
Remove items when cycle ends.
Cycle Selection
Turn PROGRAM knob until desired cycle is selected. For best
results, follow the fabric care label instructions on items to be
washed.
Heavy
This cycle provides 16 minutes of reversing tumble wash action
for heavily soiled regular items, followed by 3 rinses plus an
automatic extra rinse and a final spin. Hot water is recommended
to remove heavy soil and most stains. Heavy Soil/Stain and Extra
Spin are available options.
Normal
Normal Cycle provides 13 minutes of reversing tumble wash action
for normally soiled loads followed by 3 rinses and a final spin.
Heavy Soil/Stain, Extra Rinse and Extra Spin are available options.
Perm Press
Perm Press Cycle provides 10 minutes of reversing tumble wash
action for cottons and blends with a no-iron finish followed by a
Cool Down rinse, 2 additional rinses and a final spin. To minimize
wrinkling, the Warm Rinse and Extra Spin are not available with
this cycle. Heavy Soil/Stain and Extra Rinse options can be selected
Quick
Quick Cycle provides 5 minutes of reversing tumble wash action
for lightly soiled items that must be laundered quickly, followed by
2 rinses and a final spin. To save time, Heavy Soil/Stain, Extra
Rinse and Extra Spin options are not available in this cycle.
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Summary

Operating Steps

Adding Laundry Products

Details on using the detergent dispenser for optimal dispensing of products like detergent, bleach, and softener.

Selecting Wash Cycle and Temperature

Guides on selecting appropriate cycles, wash/rinse temperatures, and final spin speeds for optimal washing.

Starting and Pausing the Washer

Instructions on initiating cycles, using Delay Start, and managing the wash process including adding garments.

Cycle Selection Guide

Standard Wash Cycles

Overview of common wash cycles like Heavy, Normal, Perm Press, and Quick for various fabric types.

Specialty Wash Cycles

Details on specialized cycles for delicates, wool, handwash, soaking, refreshing, and draining/spinning.

Cycle Settings and Options

Wash and Rinse Temperature Settings

Explains how to select wash and rinse temperatures for different load types and fabric care.

Final Spin Speed

Information on selecting final spin speeds to optimize water extraction and reduce wrinkling.

Cycle Options Explained

Details on available options like Heavy Soil/Stain, Extra Rinse, Extra Spin, and Cycle Signal.

Washer Features

Delay Start Function

How to use the Delay Start feature to schedule wash times for 4, 8, or 12 hours.

Control Lock Feature

Instructions on how to activate and deactivate the Control Lock to prevent accidental operation.

Status Lights Indicator

Explanation of the status lights that display the current cycle progression and washer state.

Kenmore 4810 - 3.5 cu. Ft. I.E.C. High-Efficiency Washer Specifications

General

Capacity	3.5 cu. ft.
Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	4810
Washer Type	High-Efficiency
Energy Efficiency	High Efficiency