Getting started - Washer
Washer Cycles
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The washer cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction.
Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle to the new selection. Press Start
to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best washer cycle settings. For optimal
performance, select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed. Selections shown in bold are
the recommended settings for that cycle.
Off - Washer is turned off and the Start button does not function. NOTE: When the control is turned to Off, the
Status lights are off.
NOTE: The cycle selector does not rotate during the operation of the washer.
Items to Wash
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical
use for washing up to a full load of
normally soiled cotton clothing.
Whites and household linens
Large coats, bed spreads, mattress
covers, sleeping bags, and similar
large bulky items.
Casual clothes, lightly soiled office
wear.
Lingerie and special care fabrics
with light soil.
Small loads of lightly soiled items
that are needed in a hurry.
Wet load of items.
Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance
WARNING
condition that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage.
For Waterproof, Water-Resistant, or Bulky:
• Only use the Bulky (or Delicates) cycle.
• Using other cycles can cause excessive vibration and may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, or
floor.
• Do not mix waterproof and non-waterproof items.
• Read the Owner's Manual for wash cycle details.
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Cycle
Wash Temp
Colors
Hot
Use Colors Medium/
Medium/
Warm
use for washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton
Colors
clothing. Choose the Warm or Hot water temperature selection
Normal
Cool
as appropriate for your clothes load for a higher degree of
Cold
cleaning. Incorporates multi-stage fills and wash periods to
Tap Cold
provide optimal fabric care.
Whites
Hot
Cycle tailored to clean and brighten your whites.
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Bulky
Hot
Provides a max fill wash water level to wash bulky items. Also
Items
Warm
incorporates a deep fill rinse to effectively rinse bulky items.
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Casuals
Hot
Wash cycle tailored to care for casual clothes and office wear items.
Warm
Incorporates multi-stage fills and wash periods to provide optimal
Colors
fabric care.
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Delicates
Hot
Utilizes a gentle agitate profile and a low spin speed to provide
Warm
special care to delicate fabrics. It is recommended to place small or
Colors
ultra delicate items in mesh bags before washing.
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Speed
Hot
Utilizes an expedited wash cycle and time-saving continuous spray
Wash
Warm
rinse to clean small lightly soiled loads in the fastest time possible.
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Drain &
Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet items.
Spin
Cycle Details
cycle for normal, regular, or typical
Normal
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