Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
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About the control settings. Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or
instructions when laundering.
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.
WHITES
EASY CARE/ For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
COLORS
DARKCOLORS For non-colorfast items and blends.
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 heavily soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves
AUTOSOAK through the rest of the cycle automatically.
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.