Kenmore 48102 User Manual

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WASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Model 48102/48106
10. A signal will sound when the cycle signal option is selected.
Remove items when cycle ends.
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.
9. Start the washer.
• Close the door and 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
lighted.
• 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 is interrupted 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.
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 in your
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.
FOR BEST RESULTS A HIGH EFFICIENCY
DETERGENT MADE FOR FRONT LOADING
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.
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Kenmore 48102 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	48102
Washer Type	Top Load
Color	White
Number of Wash Cycles	12
Steam Function	No
Smart Features	No
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Wash Action	Agitator
Voltage	120V
Frequency	60 Hz
Width	27.5 inches
Depth	28 inches

Summary

Before Operating Your Washer

Safety Precautions

Read important safety instructions in the Owner's Guide before operating the appliance to reduce risks.

Operating Your Washer

Adding Laundry Products

Add detergent, bleach, and fabric softener to the dispenser drawer for proper timing during the cycle.

Selecting Cycle and Temperature

Choose the correct cycle, wash, and rinse temperatures for the load for best washing results.

Adjusting Spin Speed and Options

Select final spin speed and available options like Extra Rinse or Extra Spin for the selected cycle.

Starting and Stopping the Washer

Close door and press START. Door locks during cycle. Use Pause/Cancel to add items or stop the washer.

Cycle Selection

Heavy Cycle

For heavily soiled items, uses 16 minutes of reversing tumble wash with 3 rinses and extra rinse option.

Normal Cycle

For normally soiled loads, uses 13 minutes of reversing tumble wash with 3 rinses and a final spin.

Perm Press Cycle

For cottons and blends, uses 10 minutes of reversing tumble wash with a cool down rinse and 2 additional rinses.

Quick Cycle

For lightly soiled items, uses 5 minutes of reversing tumble wash with 2 rinses and a final spin.

Sport Cycle

For small loads of lightweight apparel, uses 6 minutes of tumble wash action followed by 3 rinses.

Delicate Cycle

For knits and delicates, uses 10 minutes of gentle reversing wash action followed by 3 rinses.

Wool Cycle

For washable wool items, uses 10 minutes of occasional tumbling followed by 3 rinses and a slow final spin.

Handwash Cycle

For items labeled 'Hand Washable', uses 10 minutes of occasional tumbling followed by 3 rinses.

Soak Cycle

For heavily soiled and stained items, uses cold water soak followed by a wash cycle.

Touch Up Cycle

To refresh items that are not soiled, uses 3 minutes of regular reverse tumble action followed by 2 rinses.

Drain/Spin Cycle

Used to drain water from the washer and spin out the load.

Rinse/Spin Cycle

For loads needing a cold water rinse or to add fabric softener.

Cycle Settings

Wash and Rinse Water Temperatures

Select appropriate water temperatures for each load based on soil level and fabric type.

Final Spin Speed

Adjust the final spin speed to extract more water and decrease drying time, or reduce wrinkling.

Cycle Options

Heavy Soil/Stain Option

Adds approximately 2 minutes of wash time for very soiled or stained loads.

Extra Rinse Option

Provides additional rinsing to remove excess dirt and detergent.

Extra Spin Option

Adds several additional minutes to the final spin for improved water extraction.

Cycle Signal Option

A signal will sound at the end of the cycle when this option is selected.

Washer Features

Delay Start Feature

Select a wash time convenient to your schedule, delaying the cycle start for 4, 8, or 12 hours.

Control Lock Feature

Prevents accidental starting or stopping of the washer by locking the control panel.

Status Lights

Indicates the current stage of the cycle, such as Door Lock, Add Garment, Washing, or Final Spin.

Washer Settings Chart

Cycle Durations

Estimated cycle duration based on factory settings, excluding water fill and correction times.

Available Temperatures

Chart showing available wash and rinse water temperatures for each cycle.

Available Spin Speeds

Chart indicating available final spin speeds (High, Medium, Low, Hang Dry, No Spin) for each cycle.

Available Options

Chart detailing which options (Cycle Signal, Heavy Soil/Stain, Extra Rinse, Extra Spin, Delay Start) are available for each cycle.