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10.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to
the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when
using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle
and Time.”
11.Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control knob. To restart the washer, close the
lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.
Selecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will
help you make the best cycle selections for your wash
loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric
and soil levels.
■The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle.
These pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal washer
sounds” to learn more about the sounds you may hear
during a wash cycle.
■Refer to “Understanding washer cycles” to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.
NOTE: This manual covers several different models.
The washer you purchased will not have all of the
cycles described.

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features high-speed agitation for
cleaning cottons and linens, and high spin times to shorten
drying time. Select up to 15 minutes of wash time,
depending on whether your load is lightly, moderately or
heavily soiled. For lightly soiled cotton and linen f abrics,
use the shortest time setting.
Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to
wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal. Use two times the recommended amount of
detergent for this cycle.

Permanent Press cycle

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps
down to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanen t press
blends and synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this
cycle features a cool-down rinse and a low-speed final
spin. Select 3 to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on
your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Extra Delicate cycle

This cycle features extra low-speed agitation for gentle soil
removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin
speeds minimize wrinkling. Select 3 or 6 minutes of wash
time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to
moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil
removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin
speeds minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle to clean lightly
to moderately soiled loads.

ULTIMATE CARE* (Hand W ashables) cyc le

This cycle features a series of brief, low speed agitations
and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low
spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items
appear to be floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer
by pushing in the Cycle Control knob. Push items down
into the washer. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to restart
the washer.

Hand Washables cycle

This cycle features a series of brief, low speed agitations
and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low
spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items
appear to be floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer
by pushing in the Cycle Control knob. Push items down
into the washer. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to restart
the washer.