6.Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating the incoming hot and cold water. This helps eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent cleaning results. The cold wash is regulated at approximately 75°F (24°C) by adding small amounts of hot water during the cold fill. The warm wash is maintained at approximately 100°F (38°C).
NOTE: Make sure that both the hot and cold water taps are fully turned on or the automatic temperature control feature will not work properly.
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Hot | Whites and pastels | |
111°F (44°C) | Heavy and greasy soils | |
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Warm | Bright colors | |
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Cold | Colors that bleed or fade | |
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NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF (21ºC), 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
7.(OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector. 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.
8.(OPTIONAL ) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector. Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector to ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.
9.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.
Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser
If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not directly on the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. (See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.”)
Adding softener to models without a fabric softener dispenser
If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse water. Always dilute fabric softener with ¹⁄₂ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) cup of warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. (See “Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.”)
Selecting a Cycle andTime
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.
NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles described.
Heavy cycle
This cycle features
Cotton cycle
This cycle features
Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.
Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle starts with
Delicates cycle
This cycle features
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