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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Selecting a cycle and time
This section illustrates and describes the
wash cycles you can select with the Cycle
Control Knob. Use this information to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
•The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
Super Wash cycle
(on 8-cycle models only)
The Super Wash cycle (18 minutes) features
an extended wash time for washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal.
For improved cleaning, use two times the
amount of detergent recommended for a
wash cycle.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash
system, and high agitation and spin speeds
to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. On the
8-cycle models, select 12 (Heavy) or 9
(Regular) minutes of wash time, and on the
4 and 5-cycle models, select 14 (Heavy) or
10 (Regular) minutes depending on whether
your load is heavily or moderately soiled.
For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics,
use 6 minutes of wash time. (On 8-cycle
models, this is labeled Softwash.)
•Some washer models have an Extra Rinse
option in most wash cycles.
•Cycle descriptions are included below and
on the following pages for 4-cycle, 5-cycle,
and 8-cycle models.
•Refer to page 11 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
•Refer to page 12 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Super Wash
18
8-cycle models
4 and 5-cycle models 8-cycle models
Normal
Spin
Spin
Rinse
X-Rinse
6
9
12
Off
Off
Regular
Heavy
Softwash
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Normal
S
pin
Rinse
Off
10
14
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