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Hot | Whites and pastels | |
111°F (44°C) | Heavy and greasy soils | |
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Warm | Bright colors | |
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Cold | Colors that bleed or fade | |
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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
■Some models have an electronic sensor control that maintains a uniform water temperature. See “SENSORSURE™ Temperature Control.”
7.(OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector. For an additional rinse and spin at the end of the Normal wash cycle, set the selector to On.
8.(OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an OPTIONS selector. This allows you to select an End of Cycle Signal at the end of any cycle and/or add an Extra Rinse to your Normal wash cycle only.
■The End of Cycle Signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.
■An Extra Rinse removes additional detergent residue from heavily soiled or special care items.
Using the OPTIONS selector
■Set the selector at On/On for an End of Cycle Signal and an Extra Rinse.
■Set the selector at On/Off for an End of Cycle Signal only.
■Set the selector at Off/On for an Extra Rinse only.
■Set the selector at Off/Off if you do not desire an End of Cycle Signal or an Extra Rinse.
9.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce 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 start 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 Washer Sounds” to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
■Refer to “Understanding Washer Cycles” to learn what happens during a wash cycle.
NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The Cycle Control knob for each model is shown below. Once you find your model number, use the cycle descriptions for that particular washer.
Model KAWS700G
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features extended agitation time for cleaning cottons and linens, and longer spin times to shorten drying time. Select 6, 10, or 12 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is lightly, moderately or heavily soiled.
Extra Wash - Select the
Wrinkle Resist/Permanent Press cycle
The Wrinkle Resist/Permanent Press cycle starts with high agitation and then steps to low for cleaning permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. To maximize water removal but minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a
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