WASHER USE

Understanding Washer Cycles

When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down.

During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

WASHRINSE

1. Fill

1. Fill

2. Wash

2.

Rinse

 

selected

 

 

 

time

 

 

3.

Drain

3. Drain

 

No agitation

 

No agitation

4.

Spin

4.

Spin-Spray

 

 

 

rinse

5. Spin

The Casual/Permanent

6. Off

 

 

 

Press cycle partially

 

 

drains, fills, agitates

 

 

briefly, and drains.

 

 

 

 

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For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.

SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

1 coverall

3 pair pants

3 shirts

1 overall

4 pair jeans

 

 

 

Delicates

2 sets of sleepwear

3 camisoles

1 quilted robe

1 child’s outfit

4 slips

 

6 undergarments

 

 

 

Towels

 

10 bath towels

14 wash cloths

10 hand towels

1 bath mat

 

 

Mixed Load

2 shirts

3 double sheets

4 pillowcases

2 blouses

8 T-shirts

8 handkerchiefs

6 pair shorts

 

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair jeans

2 pair pants

3 shirts

1 coverall

 

 

Delicates

2 sets of sleepwear

3 camisoles

4 slips

 

6 undergarments

 

 

 

Towels

 

8 bath towels

10 wash cloths

8 hand towels

1 bath mat

 

 

Mixed Load

6 pair shorts

2 double sheets or

1 king size sheet(s)

2 shirts

4 pillowcases

2 blouses

6 T-shirts

6 handkerchiefs

Normal Washer Sounds

Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal.

During washing

When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator.

During drain

If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

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