4.(OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener.
NOTE: Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric softener with warm water. Using too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not use on every load, or use less of it in each load.
Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)
■Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.
Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)
■In the final rinse only, add fabric softener that has been diluted with ¹⁄₂ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.
5.Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.
6.Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.
7.Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and soil being washed. Use the warmest wash water safe for the fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (on some models) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
■Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into the washer to maintain a minimum temperature of approximately 70ºF (21ºC).
Temperature Guide
Wash Temp | Suggested Fabrics |
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Hot | Whites and pastels |
| Durable garments |
| 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 |
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), 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
8.(OPTIONAL) EXTRA RINSE selector (on some models). 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.
9.(OPTIONAL) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector. Set this selector to ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete.
10.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. 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 Timer knob.
■To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Timer knob.
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