Selecting a Cycle and Time, Rinse and Spin

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF

(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).

7.(OPTIONAL STEP) Set the EXTRA RINSE selector (on some models) to ON if you want an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle.

8.(OPTIONAL STEP) Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector (on some models) to ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.

9.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.”

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer

■To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.

■To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.

Selecting a Cycle and Time

This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

■The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Sounds” to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

■Refer to “Understanding Cycles” to learn what happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer you purchased may vary from the model shown and will not have all of the cycles described.

Cycle Control knob

Normal cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6, 9, or 12 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is lightly, moderately or heavily soiled.

Super - Select the Super setting to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Permanent Press cycle

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

This cycle features a low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Use this 6-minute cycle to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Hand Washables cycle

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart the washer.

Soak cycle

This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer. After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Rinse and Spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See “Starting Your Washer.”

Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.