Selecting a cycle and
This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob. Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.
l The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
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lRefer to page 9 to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
lRefer to page 10 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle.
Normal Cycle
The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high agitation speeds, and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select 9 (REGULAR), 12 (HEAVY), or 15 (EX HEAVY) minutes of wash time, depend- ing on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled.
For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics, use the
Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a
Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic fabrics, Select 6 (LIGHT) or 9 (REGULAR) minutes of wash time, depending on whether your wash load is lightly or moderately soiled.
Delicate Cycle
The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use 3 (LIGHT) or 6 (REGULAR) minutes of wash time for cleaning lightly to moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Quick Wash Cycle
The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select this cycle for lightly soiled items and use small load sizes. This cycle is especially suited for cotton and polyester blends.
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