HOW to Use the Soak Cycle (on models so equipped)

Soak: Turn the Cycle Selector knob to soak. Start the washer. Add pre-measured detergent or soak product; add clothes.

NOTE: For an extended soak, allow the washer to fill and agitate for a few minutes to dissolve the soaking agent. Then push in the Cycle Selector knob to stop the washer (keep lid closed) and allow to soak for as long as desired. After desired soak period, pull out the Cycle Selector knob to complete the cycle.

HOW to Use the Auto Soak Cycle (on models so equipped)

In the Auto Soak cycle the washer fills, agitates and it soaks for the time you selected. It automatically advances into the next cycle.

PreWash with Auto Soak: Set the Cycle Selector knob for soak time desired in the PreWash cycle. Start the washer. The washer will agitate, soak and automatically advance into PreWash.

Extra Cleaning with Auto Soak: Set the

Cycle Selector knob for soak time desired in

Extra Cleaning cycle. Start the washer. The washer will agitate, soak and automatically advance into Extra Cleaning.

How to Use the Quick Wash Cycle

The QUICK WASH cycle is a short cycle, intended to wash small loads of lightly soiled clothes you need in a hurry.

1.Push the Cycle Selector knob in and turn it clockwise to the QUICK WASH cycle.

2.Pull the Cycle Selector knob out to start the washer.

ENERGY-SAVING T~S

If your clothes and household items don’t look clean and fresh after washing, you will probably rewash them.. and that means you’ll waste energy. Remember to sort your clothes carefully, and load them properly, select correct cycles, use enough detergent and <hc~(~.~e u water temperature warm en<~ugh t{) relea.~e and get rid (?f’.~c~il.

Try to wash less often. Save articles of the same type of fabric until you have a full load.

If you must wash smaller loads, adjust the amount of water. Small loads should have lower water levels.

Always rinse in cold water. The temperature of the rinse does not affect cleaning.

Wash in off-peak utility hours. Your local uti I ity can tell you which are the off-peak hours.

Use your washer’s Normal Spin. This will remove more water during spin, which will shorten drying cycle to save more energy.

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