Operating Your Washer
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
l Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 13 and 14.
l If desired, you may also add color safe
2.
3.
4.
bleach.
(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the
liquid bleach dispenser. See page 11.
. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
Close the washer lid.
Turn the Load Size Selector to the
setting that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
l See pages 13 and 14 for loading
suggestions.
l To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
5. Select a Wash-Rinse Temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperatures with the type of
fabric and soils being washed.
l See page 15 for water temperature
guidelines.
Liquid bleach
dispenser