Kenmore Washer Sanitize Cycle Temperature
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Kenmore washer sanitize cycle temperature. If you re wondering if steam kills the coronavirus we haven t seen. The sanitize cycle has both a legal meaning and a practical one. For something to be considered sanitizing the environmental protection agency looks for removal of 99 99 of bacteria. This wash cycle reduces 99 9 bacteria on laundry through the high temperatures.
Consumer product safety commission states that an adult can suffer third degree burns after five minutes if his skin is exposed to hot tap water at 120 f. The more you wear and sweat in your clothes the more they become a breeding ground for bacteria. During the cycle steam or water is heated to a temperature of at least 165 degrees fahrenheit hot enough to destroy these little pests. Lg for one also uses steam for its tub clean cycle which it claims reduces the buildup of residue mold mildew and odors.
A sanitize cycle is something you may want to look for if you re planning on using cloth diapers. Sanitizing washers use steam or water to kill microorganisms that may be on your clothing or linens. Smart top load washer w accela wash. Top load washer w stainless steel basket white kenmore 25122 3 9 cu.
Obviously for your safety companies want to make sure that the dryer cannot cause harm as you are interrupting a cycle or unloading clothes after drying is complete. Somewhat self explanatory sanitize cycles are all about making your clothes as clean as possible. The national sanitation foundation a product testing company awards certain appliances with certifications like the nsf ansi standard 184 which makes sure that a dishwasher can reach at least 150 f during. The sanitary cycle uses extreme temperature changes extra hot during the wash cold during the rinse to clean the dirtiest clothing items in the house.
Perfect convenience the kenmore elite smart dryer makes it easy to do the laundry on your schedule.