Selecting a Cycle and Time, Rinse and Spin

6.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.

Selecting a Cycle and Time

This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

■The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Washer Sounds” to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

■Refer to “Understanding Washer Cycles” to learn what happens during a wash cycle.

Cycle Control Knob

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time.

■Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled.

■Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Super Wash cycle

The Super Wash cycle automatically pre-washes the laundry and advances into the Normal wash cycle. The washer does not have to be reset after the Super Wash cycle. Use this 18-minute cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal.

■For proper cleaning, use double the amount of detergent recommended for the wash cycle.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

■Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

■Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled.

Delicate cycle

The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

■Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly soiled.

Soak cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

■Use warm water when soaking. Hot water may set some stains.

■Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer.

■After the 20-minute Soak cycle ends, add detergent and start a new cycle.

■The 4-minute Pre-Wash time features high-speed agitation to loosen stains. Once the Pre-Wash period ends, add detergent and start a new cycle.

Rinse and Spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.

Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

1.Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

2.Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on the load.

■Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame- retardant fabrics.

■When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.