8. Select cycle modifiers

 

10. Select Start/Pause/Unlock

 

 

 

 

 

 

to begin wash cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be lit. Press the cycle modifiers buttons to change the Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Wash Temp

Suggested Fabrics

 

 

Hot

Whites and pastels

Some cold water is added to save

energy. This may be cooler than

Durable garments

your hot water heater setting.

Heavy soils

 

 

Warm

Bright colors

Some cold water may be added,

so this will be cooler than what

Moderate to light soils

your previous washer provided.

 

 

 

Cool - brights/darks

Colors that bleed or fade

Warm water is added to assist

in soil removal and to help

Light soils

dissolve detergents.

 

 

 

Cold

Dark colors that bleed

Warm water may be added to

assist in soil removal and to help

or fade

dissolve detergents.

Light soils

 

 

Press the Start/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light up. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

Unlocking the lid to add garments:

If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so during the first portion of the Sensing step.

Press Start/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press Start/Pause/ Unlock again to restart the cycle.

If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WATER INLET HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

9. Select cycle options

Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. These can be turned off,

if desired.

NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.

CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY

You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure:

1.Pull tray out until you feel resistance.

2.Lift up slightly, and then continue pulling out.

3.Wash in warm, soapy water, using a mild detergent.

4.Rinse with warm water.

5. Air dry, or dry with a towel, then place back into slot.

IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are not dishwasher safe.

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