WA R N I N G
Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
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Load Articles
•Load items by the amount of space they take up, not by their weight. Mix large and small items in a load to get the best washing results.
•Load items loosely into the wash drum. The bulk of the clothes rather than the weight will determine load size.
Bulky Items
•Use the HANDWASH/DELICATE cycle for bulky items such as blankets and comforters. The cycle includes 12 minutes of gentle agitation to clean items delicately and thoroughly. The extra rinse cycle may be selected to ensure complete removal of soap residue. A final spin extracts the moisture at a low speed to maintain the load’s balance and minimize wear to the articles.
Load Sizes
•Load sizes vary. Small and large items should be washed together to create a balanced load. If washing a large item, two bath towels should be added to even the load.
•Smaller loads can create an unbalanced condition and cause premature wear on the washer. Do not hesitate to fill the entire inner drum of the washer. The load will compress a great deal when wet. This allows room for proper tumbling.
Water Level
•The washer will automatically adjust the water level to the type and size of the load during any fill.
Wash Temperature
Boosted Hot Water (on select models only)
The Boosted Hot Wash will boost the water temperature in the tub to 140°F (60°C) and is useful for improved cleaning of some loads. The red HEATING light will light up when heating. The cycle will not advance until 140°F (60°C) has been reached.
The time needed to reach this temperature may add an additional 30 to 60 minutes to the cycle time. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning but it is not recommended for all fabric types (read labels).
NOTE: The Boosted Hot Wash can be turned off by changing the cycle selector knob to OFF and restarting a cycle with a different water temperature setting.
Hot Water
The Hot Wash temperature is determined by the actual temperature of the hot water supplied to the washer. For models with Boosted Hot Wash, the heater element will not be on. Hot water is the most effective for cleaning, but it is not recommended for all fabric types (read labels).
Warm Water
The Warm Wash is useful for providing a thorough cleaning on lightly soiled clothing without damaging fabric or adding to color fading.
The Warm Rinse is useful in preventing wrinkles on certain fabrics. Check labels for fabric manufacturer’s recommendations.
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