6

Starting Your Washer

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for
the Super Wash cycle.
Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.
■Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items.
■Items should move easily through the wash water.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
■To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more
space (see step 5).
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into
the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models).
Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part
of the cycle.
■Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use
less with a smaller load size.
■Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
■
To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let
bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.
■Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
NOTE: On models without a bleach dispenser, see “Adding
Liquid Chlorine Bleach.”
3.
(OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener
into the
liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models). Softener is
added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm
water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening.
■Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes.
■Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
NOTE: On models without a fabric softener dispenser, see
“Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.”
4. Close the washer lid.
5. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your
wash load and the type of fabric being washed.
■Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for
best fabric care. See “Loading.”
■
You may change the load size selection after the washer has
started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.
6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the
type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are
dampened with gasoline or other flammable
fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

Do not use an extension cord.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not remove ground prong.

Water Temp Use For
Hot
111°F (44°C)
or above
Whites and pastels
Heavy soils
Warm
90°-110°F
(32°-43°C)
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cold
70°-90°F
(21°-32°C)
Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils