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Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted load in the washer before starting. See page 11 for additional Before you wash” information.

NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary labels before using your washer.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1.Select a load size and water temperature.

2.Push in and turn the Cyde Control Knob clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

3.Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 6 and 7 for additional informa- tion to help you make selections.

Stopping and restartlng your washer:

lTo stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.

l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces- sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a load size

Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash.

Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See page 11 for additional loading information.

To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting.

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