SET WATER TEMPERATURECONTROL
Your washer lets you select a wash
and rinse water temperature setting
based on the type of load you are
washing.
•Using warm rinse water will leave
loads dryer after the spin cycle than
if you use cold rinse water. However,
warm rinses may increase wrinkling
when line drying.
•Incold climates, warm rinse water also
providesa more comfortable tempera-
turefor handling the wash load. Warm
rinse is controlled to 75°F on models
withAutomatic Temperature Control.
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WARM •
COLD •
HOT
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WARM •
WARM
Washers with
Automatic Temperature Control
WARM WARM
COLD WARM
Washers without
Automatic Temperature Control
SELECTING WATER TEMPERATURES
WashWater
Temperature Suggested Fabrics Comments
HOT •Workclothes • Bestcleaningfor heavilysoiled items
120°For above • Sturdywhites/ • Removesoils,perspiration,greasysoils,
colorfastpastels and stains
•Diapers , Preventsgrayingor yellowing
WARM • Dark/non-colorfastcolors • Bestfor moderatelysoiledto lightlysoileditems
90°-110°F • Permanentpressitems • Safe formost fabricfinishes
• Nylon,polyester,acrylics, °Lessfadingand dye bleeding
silks,woolens • Reduceswrinkling
• Knits/delicatefabrics
COLD* • Extra-sensitivecolors •Bestforvery lightlysoileditems
70°-90°F • Non-colorfastitems • Saveshot water
•Handwashables
*in wash water temperatures colder than 70°F, detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may
be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling -
the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments. Pilling is the natural result of
wearing and washing of garments.
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