Selecting aCycle 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
■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
■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
■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
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Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
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
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.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
NOTE: Your washer/dryer does not come with a fabric softener dispenser installed.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer/dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. Ask for part number 3350834.
■Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
■Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
■Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash.
■Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric softener, or do not use it every time.
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