Cold Water
The Cold Wash is ideal for delicate items. Although its cleaning abilities are not as great with hot or warm water, it is useful for colors that bleed easily and for sensitive fabrics.
The Cold Rinse is optional in every cycle and is the most beneficial for fabrics. Cold rinses reduce wrinkling and color fading. In addition, cold rinses will save money and energy.
Wash Temperature Guide
NOTE: In wash temperatures colder than 60oF (16oC), detergents do not dissolve well. This may cause ineffective cleaning, or lint and residue to form.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s care labels.
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BOOSTED HOT | • | Sturdy whites and colorfast items | • | Best cleaning for heavily soiled |
(select models only) | • | Work clothes |
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(approximately 140°F [60°C]) | • | Heavily soiled items | • | Best for sanitizing |
| • | Diapers |
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HOT | • | Sturdy whites and colorfast items | • | Best cleaning for soiled items |
(approximately 120°F [49°C] | • | Work clothes | • | Good for sanitizing |
or as determined by outside | • | Soiled items |
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hot water supply) | • | Diapers |
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WARM | • | Rinsing of some items | • | Reduces wrinkling in permanent |
(approximately 100º F [38°C]) | • | Light and moderately soiled items |
| press fabrics |
| • | • | Less fading | |
| • | Permanent press | • | Reduces shrinking in knits |
| • Silks, woolens, nylon, acrylic |
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COLD | • | Rinsing of most items | • | Saves energy |
(approximately 60º F [16°C]) | • | • | Reduces color fading | |
| • | Extra delicate clothing | • | Reduces wrinkling |
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Energy
You can save energy when washing by following a few guidelines:
1.Heating water accounts for the greatest energy expense when washing. Save on heating water by using warm or cold washes as well as cold rinses.
2.Wash full loads, but do not overload.
120oF | HOT |
(49oC) |
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100oF | WARM |
(38oC) |
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60oF | COLD |
(16oC) |
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