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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cycle Options, continued
add steam
Select this option to add approximately 20 minutes of tumbling in steam during the wash cycle. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads to help enhance the release of tough stains from fabrics after initial agitation.
NOTE
•Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle.
•Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle.
IMPORTANT
•If steam is selected, rinse temperatures will be elevated.
•If washer is paused during a steam wash cycle, the door will remain locked due to higher temperature in drum. DO NOT force open - it will unlock upon cooling.
•During a steam cycle you may notice steam exiting from the rear vent of the washer - this is normal and not cause for alarm.
stain clean (on select models)
Use the stain clean option to add a
whites, normal, casual, and delicates cycles.
drum light ( press & hold on some models) The drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light. The drum light will automatically turn off if the door is left open more than 3 minutes.
On models with press & hold features, you can activate the drum light during a cycle by pressing and holding the button under options with the symbol. The light will stay on during the cycle for 3 minutes. To turn it off, press and hold the button again.
stain pretreat (on select models)
Stain pretreat uses a special 10 minute soak/pretreat agitation before the main wash. It fills initially with detergent and cold water to prevent protein stains from setting, then the internal heater is activated to heat the wash water to remove
pre wash (on select models)
Select this option to add a short initial wash period to a cycle. Heavily soiled and stained loads will prewash for approximately 5 minutes. The water will drain and the load will automatically advance to the regular wash cycle.
See step 5 in “Operating Your Washer” section in this guide for details on adding detergent to the dispenser.
chime (press & hold)
A signal will sound at the end of the cycle if this option is selected.
delay start
Press delay start to select a wash time convenient to your schedule or during off peak energy hours. The delay time selected will be displayed and begin counting down when you select Start.
max fill (press & hold)
Increase the water fill level of the agitation portion of any wash cycle.
fresh rinse
Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is recommended for heavily soiled loads or if household members have sensitive skin.
clean washer
To clean and freshen the washer, perform the clean washer cycle. If you wish to begin the cycle, press clean washer and then START when prompted.
This maintenance cycle uses hot water and two rinses to remove residue that may cause odor. See “Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventive)” for detailed information about the clean washer cycle.
NOTE
The washer will automatically prompt you to run the clean washer cycle every 50 cycles. You may press the cancel button to manually perform the cycle at another time.
control lock
To lock the controls between cycles, press and hold the control lock button for 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock the controls when you are ready to operate the washer. Use this feature to reduce the likelihood of accidental operation by children.
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