Selecting a cycle and time
Your washer’s Cycle Control Knob is shown
below. Use the information in this section to
help you make the best cycle selections for
your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
l The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
l An Extra Rinse option is available in all
cycles except Super Wash and the
Regular cycle (see below).
l Refer to page 12 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

The Super Wash cycle automatically
prewashes the load and advances into the
Heavy cycle. (The washer does not have to
be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use
this 15minute cycle when washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil re-
moval.
NOTE: For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for the
load size.

Heavy cycle

The Heavy cycle features the Gentle Wash
System and high agitation and spin speeds.
l Use 9 to 12 minutes of wash time to clean
large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics
that are moderately to heavily soiled.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
sturdily constructed fabrics that are lightly
soiled.

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
System and high spin speeds to shorten
drying time. All rinses are cold in this cycle.
l Use 9 to 12 minutes of wash time to clean
cotton and linen fabrics that are moder-
ately to heavily soiled.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean cotton
and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash System, a cool-down rinse,
and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
l Use NORMAL, 9 minutes of wash time, to
clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
l Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to
clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly soiled.

Ultimate Care Hand (Hand

Washables) cycle

The Ultimate Care Hand cycle features brief
low-speed agitation and short soaks to
gently clean special-care items. Low spin
speeds reduce wrinkling.
l Press the Ultimate Care Hand Selector
(see page 8) and turn the Cycle Control
Knob to the Ultimate Care cycle.
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