6.Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating the incoming hot and cold water. This helps eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent cleaning results. The Hot and Warm settings on this washer will be cooler than you are accustomed to. Wash temperatures in this washer are lower than the temperatures you may be used to in conventional washers.
NOTE: Make sure that both the hot and cold water taps are fully turned on, or the automatic temperature control feature will not work properly.
Water Temp | Use For |
Hot | Whites and pastels |
| Heavy soils |
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Warm | Bright colors |
| Moderate to light soils |
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Cold | Colors that bleed or fade |
| Light soils |
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NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 15.6ºC, 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
7.(OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector. For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the Extra Rinse feature is part of the cycle.
8.(OPTIONAL) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector. Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector 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.
Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser
If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.”
Adding softener to models without a fabric softener dispenser
If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse water. Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL of warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. See “Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.”
WasherSymbols
The control panel of your washer contains symbols. Refer to the chart below for a definition of those symbols.
Symbols | Symbols |
Small Load | Hand Washables |
Large Load | Super Wash |
Cold | Wash |
Temperature |
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Warm | Quick Wash |
Temperature |
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Hot | Prewash |
Temperature |
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Temperature | Rinse |
On | Extra Rinse |
Off | Spin |
Buzzer | Slow Spin |
Cotton | Cool Down |
Synthetics | Pull Start |
| Push Stop |
Delicates |
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