Frigidaire 137227300 Cycle Settings, Knits/Delicates Cycle, Soak/Prewash Cycle, Load Size

Cycle Selection (continued)

Knits/Delicates Cycle

Provides 6 minutes of gentle agitation and a slow spin for the gentle care of knits and delicate items.

Soak/Prewash Cycle

Soak

• Use Soak to treat heavily soiled or stained items. Soak

provides 3 minutes of agitation and 12 minutes of

soaking time in cold water. The load then advances into

the Prewash portion of the cycle.

Cycle Settings

For best results, follow washing instructions on fabric care labels.

Wash/Rinse Temperature

Turn the Wash/Rinse Temperature knob to select the wash water temperature suitable for the fiber content and soil level of each load. A cold water rinse saves energy and reduces wrinkling.

Load Size

Turn the Load Size knob to select a water level appropriate for the load size. For best results, DO NOT overload. Add items loosely to the tub. The dry load should not be higher than the top of the agitator vanes. There should be enough water in the tub for items to move freely.

• Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal

wash cycle. If desired, use a bleach or a soaking agent safe

for the fabric.

• Follow Soak with a complete wash cycle using a half

dose of detergent.

Prewash

•Use Prewash to loosen soils before washing and to help remove protein-based stains such as milk, grass

and blood. Prewash provides 3 minutes of agitation before the water drains. Use the amount of detergent recommended for a normal wash cycle.

•The Prewash water temperature is the same as the wash water temperature selected. To avoid setting protein stains, select cold water.

•Follow Prewash with a complete wash cycle using a half dose of detergent.

To conserve energy, the hot wash water is regulated to approximately 120° F. Warm and cold wash and rinse water temperatures are not regulated.

The following chart suggests wash/rinse temperatures for basic fabric types.

	Wash/Rinse
Fabric Type	Temperature
Heavily soiled white/colorfast	Hot/Cold
cotton, perm press
Normally soiled white/colorfast	Warm/Cold
cotton, perm press
Lightly soiled cottons and	Cold/Cold
perm press,Noncolorfast fabrics,
knits, delicates, hand washables,
washable woolens

Energy Saving Tips

•Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra energy. Undersize loads waste energy.

•When small wash loads cannot be avoided, use lower water levels.

•Select the appropriate cycle and time for each load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled loads.

•To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed to remove more water from heavy items such as towels and jeans.

•Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot water washes to heavily soiled and white loads. Use cold water for lightly soiled items and rinsing.

•Operate the washer in early morning and late evening when utility demands are low.

•Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid rewashing.

P/N 137227300 (0905)