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Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either
direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset
the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection.
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. The wash time is the length of the
wash agitation. The 6 MIN light will remain lit during drain and spin. When the Selector knob
is set to a new cycle the Indicator Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle
will go through. On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the SOAK light will not light up.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
HANDWASH For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides period of agitation and soak during
wash and rinse.
CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. The HEAVYcycle has three agitate/pause cycles to
clean your heavily soiled items. The MEDIUMcycle has two agitate/pause cycles.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
QUICK RINSE For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.
15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves
AUTOSOAK through the rest of the cycle automatically.
STAIN WASH For heavily soiled or stained items. A heavy duty wash cycle with extra agitation and soak periods.
EXPRESSWASH For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately 15 minutes, depending
on your household water pressure.
NOTE: Set the load size to SMALLwhen using Express Wash.
START
Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle
and the Cycle indicator light will blink.
REMEMBER:When
choosing the cycle, the
Cycle Selector knob can
be pointed anywhere
within the shaded range
for the cycle setting.
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