Auto Soak
Use the Auto Soak option for loads of heavily soiled cotton, linen, polyester or nylon with
■Add detergent to both the Prewash and Main Wash compartments of the Dispenser Drawer.
■Use powdered detergent for the main wash cycle because liquid detergent will seep into the washer during Auto Soak.
■For cycles with Hot Wash Temperatures, the Soak temperature is set to WARM. Otherwise the Soak temperature is the same as the Wash Temperature.
■The Auto Soak and Prewash options cannot be selected in the same cycle.
Extra Rinse
An extra rinse can be used to ensure the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional rinse with the same water temperature as the first rinse.
Modifiers
Preset cycle settings of Water Temperature, Spin Speed, and Soil Level can be changed. You can change a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected modifier begins. Not all modifiers are available with all cycles and options.
■To change the water temperature, select the WATER TEMP button until the desired setting glows.
■To change the spin speed, select the SPIN SPEED button until the desired setting glows.
■To change the loudness of the End of Cycle Signal, select
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL.
■To change cycle time, select SOIL LEVEL button.
Wash/Rinse Temp
Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow garment label instructions.
Warm rinses leave the loads dryer than cold rinses. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. In cold climates, a warm rinse makes the load more comfortable to handle. Cold rinses save energy.
Temperature Guide
Wash Water Temperature | Suggested Fabrics |
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SUPER HOT | Sturdy colorfast fabrics |
153ºF (67ºC) | Heavy soils |
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HOT | Whites and pastels |
122°F (50°C) or above | Heavy soils |
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WARM | Bright colors |
104°F (40°C) | Moderate to light soils |
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COLD | Colors that bleed or fade |
77°F (25°C) | Light soils |
In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.
ACCUWASH™ Automatic Temperature Control
The ACCUWASH™ control electronically senses and maintains a uniform water temperature. ACCUWASH control regulates incoming hot and cold water. ACCUWASH control is automatically turned On when a cycle is selected. (See “Preset Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.”)
■ACCUWASH control ensures consistent cleaning.
■ACCUWASH control works for all wash and rinse temperature settings.
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