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CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Items to wash: | Cycle: | Wash | Spin | Soil | Available | Cycle Details: |
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Normally soiled cottons, | Normal/ | Hot | Extra High | Heavy | Extra Rinse | This cycle combines |
linens, sheets, and | Casual | Warm/Warm | High | Normal | Deep Clean** | tumbling and an |
mixed garment loads |
| Warm | Medium | Light | Prewash | spin. This cycle is designed to |
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| Cool | No Spin |
| Presoak | provide the most energy efficiency. |
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| Cold |
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| FanFresh® |
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| Delay Start |
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Sturdy colorfast | Heavy | Sanitize† | Extra High | Heavy | Extra Rinse | |
fabrics and heavily | Duty | Hot | High | Normal | Deep Clean** | |
soiled garments |
| Warm/Warm | Medium | Light | Prewash | optimal cleaning and reduce drying |
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| Warm | Low |
| Presoak | times. |
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| Cool | No Spin |
| EcoBoost™ |
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| Cold |
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Heavily soiled white | Whitest | Sanitize† | Extra High | Heavy | Extra Rinse | Hot wash temperatures ensure |
fabrics | Whites | Hot | High | Normal | Deep Clean** | liquid chlorine bleach action. |
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| Warm/Warm | Medium | Light | Prewash | An Extra Rinse helps remove any |
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| Warm | Low |
| Presoak | bleach residue in clothes. |
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| Cool | No Spin |
| EcoBoost™ |
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Large items such as | Bulky | Sanitize† | High | Heavy | Extra Rinse | Uses an initial soak to completely |
jackets, throw rugs, | Items | Hot | Medium | Normal | Deep Clean** | saturate the load, followed by |
and sleeping bags |
| Warm/Warm | Low | Light | Prewash | medium wash speeds and a |
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| Warm | Extra Low |
| Presoak | |
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| Cool | No Spin |
| EcoBoost™ | load balance. |
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Sturdy garments and | Allergen†† | Sanitize† | Extra High | Heavy | Extra Rinse | Uses more water to flush out |
household items |
| Hot | High | Normal | Deep Clean** | allergens such as dust mites and pet |
exposed to possible |
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| Medium | Light | Prewash | dander from |
allergens |
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Sheer fabrics | Delicate | Warm/Warm | Extra High | Normal | Extra Rinse | This cycle combines |
and lingerie |
| Warm | High | Light | FanFresh® | tumbling and |
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| Cool | Medium |
| Delay Start | for gentle fabric care. |
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| Cold | Low |
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| Extra Low |
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Small loads of items | Hand Wash | Warm/Warm | Extra High | Normal | Extra Rinse | Similar to the way garments are |
labeled “handwash”: |
| Warm | High | Light | FanFresh® | |
undergarments, |
| Cool | Medium |
| Delay Start | combines periods of |
bras, silks |
| Cold | Low |
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| tumbling and soaking. NOTE: Use |
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| mesh garment bags as needed. |
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** Deep Clean with Steam adds steam to assist in removing tough stains.
Models: WFW97HE and WFL98HE**
†Sanitize option
This washer has a Sanitize option that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization. The certification verifies that this option eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the option is complete.
Only the Sanitize option has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, family sized clothes washer.
Use the Sanitize option to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This option combines a super hot water temperature to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance during this option.
††Allergen
Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization. The certification verified that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness.
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