Cycle Selection
For best results, follow the fabric care label directions on items to be washed. Check the Control Settings Chart if the care label is not available.
Prewash Cycle
The Prewash Cycle can be used to help remove protein- based stains such as milk, grass or blood and to help loosen soils before washing. During Prewash, the washer will tumble the load for 6 minutes, drain, spin and shut off. Use the amount of detergent and other laundry products recommended for a normal wash cycle.
• | The Prewash water temperature is the same as the |
| wash water temperature selected. To avoid setting |
| protein stains, select cold water. |
• | This cycle should always be followed by a complete |
Note: There is no need to select a water level because the washer automatically adjusts the water level to the type and size of wash load.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE - This determines water temperatures for washing and rinsing. For example, the Warm/Cold setting provides a warm water wash and a cold water final rinse.
Note: Detergents are not as effective at wash water temperatures below 65° F.
CYCLE SIGNAL - A signal will sound at the end of the cycle. The Cycle Signal is adjustable and can be set at OFF or from QUIET to LOUD.
Note: If the signal is turned to the OFF position, it will not sound at the end of the cycle.
EXTRA RINSE - Use Extra Rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from heavily soiled loads.
•Select Extra Rinse YES to automatically include an extra rinse in the Regular or Perm Press cycle.
•Select Extra Rinse NO to conserve water when an extra rinse is not desired.
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT - The indicator light is on when the cycle selector knob is pulled out. The light turns off at the end of the cycle. See your Owner's Guide for detailed information.
wash cycle using the recommended amount of |
detergent. |
Regular Cycle
Up to 19 minutes of reversing tumble action for most fabrics. Three rinses and a
•Heavy Wash provides up to 19 minutes of reversing tumble action for heavily soiled fabrics.
•Wash provides up to 13 minutes of reversing tumble action for normally to lightly soiled fabrics.
Perm Press Cycle
Up to 13 minutes of reversing tumble action for cottons and blends with a
To help reduce wrinkling and protect permanent press items, this cycle does not have a
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Up to 9 minutes of gentle tumble action for the gentle care of knit and delicate items. Two rinses and 2 slow speed spins complete the cycle.
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care labels. Check the Control Settings Chart if the care label is not available.
Control Settings Chart
Locate fabric type and read across guide for suggested wash and rinse temperatures, wash cycle and cycle setting. This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items to be washed.
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Cotton & Linen | Hot | Cold | Regular | Heavy Wash |
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Colorfast & White | Hot or |
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Cotton & Linen | Warm | Cold | Regular | Wash |
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Noncolorfast |
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Bright Colors |
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All Fabrics | Cold | Cold | Regular | Wash |
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White or | Hot or |
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Normally Soiled | Warm | Cold | Perm Press | Wash |
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Colored or | Warm |
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Lightly Soiled | or Cold | Cold | Perm Press | Wash |
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Knitted Fabrics | Cold | Cold | Knits & Delicates | Wash |
Delicates | Cold | Cold | Knits & Delicates | Wash |
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Washable Woolens | Warm | Cold | Knits & Delicates | Wash |
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