Warm rinses leave the loads drier and more comfortable to handle than cold rinses. However, warm rinses also increase wrinkling. Cold rinses may help with wrinkling and save energy.
Temperature Guide
Wash Water Temperature | Suggested Fabrics |
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Hot | Whites and pastels |
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Warm | Bright colors |
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Cold | Colors that bleed or fade |
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.
Spin Speed
This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected.The preset speeds can be changed. Spin speeds may vary by cycle.
Soil Level
Soil Level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. See “Preset Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.” As you press the Soil Level pad, the cycle time will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will appear. To get the minimum wash time, press the pad until the indicator light next to Light illuminates. This is the shortest wash time available for that cycle with the wash options selected.
■■For most loads, use the time recommended in the preset cycle settings.
■■For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time, if needed.
■■For light soil and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to select less wash time, if needed.
Auto Temperature Control
Auto Temperature Control (ATC) electronically senses and maintains a uniform wash and rinse 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 is available with Warm/Warm, Warm/Cold, and Cool/Cold settings. The water temperature in the Hot/Cold and Cold/Cold settings depends on the water temperature at the water inlet faucets.
■■ATC ensures consistent cleaning.
■■Heated water consumes the largest amount of energy that a washer uses.
■■Today’s detergents work well at temperatures above 60°F (15.6°C).
Delay Start
You can use the Delay Start feature to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 10 hours (depending on your model).
1.Load the washer and fill the dispensers.
2.Close the washer lid.
3.Press POWER/CANCEL.
4. Select the desired Cycle, Modifiers, and Options. Delay Start not valid for Drain & Spin cycle.
5.Press + (plus) DELAY START. 1H (one hour) will be displayed in the time display window. The indicator light for Delay will glow.
6.For a longer delay time, press DELAY START + (plus). For a shorter delay time, press DELAY START – (minus). The Start time will increase or decrease by
7.Press START/PAUSE. The countdown in hours and minutes to the wash cycle will show in the time display window and the indicator light will begin to flash.
NOTE: The Start/Pause indicator light will not flash when Delay Start is chosen. You must press Start/Pause to initiate a countdown for the cycle to begin. The cycle selections and modifiers are lit during the Delay Start time.
To cancel Delay Start:
Press POWER/CANCEL once to cancel Delay Start or press START/ PAUSE to cancel the countdown and start the cycle.
Options
Use these pads to select or deselect the options for your wash cycle. Options may add time to the wash cycle.
Water Save Spray Rinse
The Water Save Spray Rinse option reduces rinse water in the cycle. This option is available on most cycles and must be selected prior to the start of the cycle. Do not use liquid fabric softener with the Water Save Spray Rinse option. Select the Fabric Softener option if using liquid fabric softener to assure proper dispensing.
Oxi Treat Stains
This washer is designed to dispense laundry boosters such as oxygenated stain treaters and
Clean Boost with Heater
The Clean Boost with Heater option helps to ensure better soil and stain removal. Clean Boost uses a heater within the washer to maintain the selected temperature setting throughout the wash period. This option will add some additional time to the cycle based on which temperature is selected. It is a preset cycle setting on the Sanitary and Super Wash cycles.
Clean Boost with Heater may be selected as an option with other cycles. See table for details.
Cycle | Clean Boost with Heater |
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Sanitary with Oxi | Default |
Heavy Duty | Default |
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Whites | Option |
Bulky | Option |
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Sheets | Option |
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Normal | Option |
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