Using the Controls –
Getting Started
1.Add detergent and additives to the washer.
2.Load the washer.
3.Close the lid.
4.Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load.
5.Press the Cycle Selector dial.
6.The Fill indicator light will illuminate and the washer will start to fill.
Note: The lid must be completely closed in order to operate the washer controls.
STEP 1
Select Water Level
Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size. Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate freely during agitation.
It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust the water level, turn the Infinite Water Level control to reset and then back to the desired setting.
WATER LEVEL SETTING | LOAD SIZE |
Mini | 1/4 Full |
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Small | 1/4 - 1/3 |
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Medium | 1/3 – 1/2 |
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Large | 1/2 – 2/3 |
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Super | 3/4 – Full |
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Note: Items must circulate freely for best results.
STEP 2
Select Wash/Rinse Temperature
Your washer gives you a choice of hot, warm or cold water for washing and cold water or warm water (select models) for rinsing. Use the chart as a guide.
Electronic Control Models
WASH/RINSE | LOAD TYPE |
TEMPS |
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Hot/Cold | White and heavily soiled, |
(select models) | items. |
Warm/Warm | Moderately soiled, colored items. |
(select models) |
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Warm/Cold | Moderately soiled, colored items; |
(select models) | most |
Cold/Cold | Brightly colored, lightly soiled |
| items; washable woolens. |
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Automatic Temperature Control (A.T.C.) provides the optimal wash water temperature for cleaning. To save energy, this washer will regulate wash water temperatures by mixing hot and cold water to reach the proper water temperature.
WASH/RINSE | LOAD TYPE |
TEMPS |
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These settings feature Automatic Temperature Control:
ATC Hot/Cold, | Saves energy by adding cold water | |
to the hot water from your water | ||
ATC Warm/Cold | ||
ATC Warm/Warm | heater. Provides optimum cleaning | |
(select models) | at lower temperatures. | |
| May add hot water to the incoming | |
ATC Cold/Cold | cold water as the washer fills. This | |
assures that the water will be warm | ||
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| enough to properly activate detergent. | |
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