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Wash/Rinse Temp
Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow garment label instructions.
Warm rinses leave the loads drier than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy.
Temperature Guide |
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Wash Water Temperature | Suggested | Fabrics | ||
EXTRA HOT | Sturdy | colorfast fabrics, | ||
| Heavy | soils |
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HOT | Whites | and | pastels | |
| Heavy | soils |
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WARM | Bright | colors |
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| Moderate to light | soils | ||
COLD | Colors | that | bleed | or fade |
| Light soils |
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Auto Temp Control
ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. The ATC is automatically turned On when a cycle is selected. (See "Preset cycle settings" in "Cycles.")
•ATC ensures consistent cleaning.
•ATC works for the wash temperature with Extra Hot/Cold, Hot/Cold, Warm/Warm, Warm/Cold, and Cold/Cold settings.
•ATC works for the wash temperature with Hot/Cold, Warm/ Warm, Warm/Cold, and Cold/Cold settings.
•ATC works for the Warm rinse setting by regulating the water temperature at approximately 104°F (40°C).
•The Cold rinse temperatures depend on the cold water at your faucet.
In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21 °C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.
Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available within each of
these washer cycles. |
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CYCLE | SUGGESTED | LOAD TYPE | PREWASH | RINSE | EXTENDED | ||
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Whitest | Whites | Soiled white fabrics | v' | v' | v' | ||
Heavy | Duty | Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc. | v' | v' | v' | ||
Normal/Casual | Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of | v' | v' | v' | |||
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| polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or cotton blends |
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Sanitary | Heavily | soiled | underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, etc. | v' | v' | v' | |
Handwash/Delicate | Curtains | and delicate clothing. |
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"handwashable."
LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments.
•Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove
•Empty pockets and turn them
•Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
•Turn synthetic knits
•Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
•Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
•Treat spots and stains.
•Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results.
Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, load evenly.
Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment bags. It is a recommended that more than one garment bag be used and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.
Sorting
•Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate
•Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items.
•Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items).
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