Laundry Tips, Understanding Washer Cycles

Understanding Washer Cycles

When a cycle is selected, the washer lid is closed, and Start/Off is pushed, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The lid must be closed during operation. The washer will not fill, agitate or spin with the lid open.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

WASH		RINSE
1.	Fill	1.	Fill
2.	Wash selected	2.	Rinse
	time
3.	Drain	3.	Drain
	No agitation		No agitation
4.	Spin	4.	Spin
		5.	Off

Normal Sounds

Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal.

During drain

If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

LAUNDRY TIPS

Preparing clothes for washing

Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments.

■Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

■Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.

■Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.

■Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.

■Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

■Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

■Treat spots and stains.

■Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results.

Sorting

■Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.

■Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items.

■Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).

Unloading

■Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time.

Loading

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the WATER LEVEL selector to the highest setting.

COMPACT WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes	Knits
2 pair pants	2 slacks
3 work shirts	2 shirts
	-or-
	3 dresses

Towels	Mixed Load
9 bath towels	1 pair slacks
-or-	2 pillowcases
6 bath towels	2 shirts
3 hand towels	1 T-shirt
6 washcloths

Permanent Press	Delicates
6 shirts	1 camisole
-or-	2 slips
2 double sheets	2 panties
2 pillowcases	2 bras
-or-	1 nightie
2 single sheets	1 half-slip
2 pillowcases