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Controls
Wash Cycles-Cycle
Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process.The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after
starting u cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. PressStart to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
awash
UseaWash to save energy on specific wash cycles,awash cannot be usedon Basket Clean,
Quick Rinse,and Drain & Spin wash cycles.
ColdCare*
Cyclechanges to the most energy efficient settings.
Whites
For heavy to lightly soiled work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best overall cleaning. Provides a high speed
spin.
Colors* or
For heavy to lightly soiled cottons and household linens, blends or items that ore labeled for cold wash. This
Normal/Light Colors*
cycle provides o regular wash for normal everyday items.
Dark Colors*
For non-colorfast dark cottons and blends. Provides gentle wash with periods of soak and wash followed by a high
speed spin.
Perm. Press*
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides gentle wash with periods of soak and low
speed spin.
Delicates
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.Provides extra gentle wash and low speed spin.
Jeans*
For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides gentle wash and high speed spin. (For heavily soiled work
jeans, use Whites/Heavy
cycle.)
Hand Wash
For items labeled hand washable with light soils.Providesa super gentle wash and an extra low speed spin.
Towels/Sheets
Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides regular wash and high
speed spin.
Heavy Duty
An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is
extended for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
Speed Wash
For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides regular wash and high speed spin.
Basket Clean
Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once per month. NOTE:Never load
laundry while using Basket Clean. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. Seethe Care and
Cleaning section.
Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides a high speed spin.
For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides u high speed spin.
Quick Rinse
Drain & Spin
* On some models
Options
Autosoak
This option begins with o brief agitation, soaks for o specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. On
some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob.
Extra Rinse
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
Fabric Softener/Deep
Rinse
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Deep Rinse.
NOTE:Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.
Delay Wash
On some models, as the Delay Wash pad is repeatedly pressed, the delay time sets to 30 minutes, i hour,3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours, and
back to clear (0 minutes).
On other models, as the Delay Wash pad is repeatedly pressed, the delay time sets to 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0 hours).
For oil models, if the Delay Wash pad is pressed for 3 seconds, it clears (regardless of the delay time).
Signal
Usethe Signal pad to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Pressthe pad until you reach the desired volume or off.
Settings
Individual settings for agitation (Soil),water temperature (Tamp), and spin (Spin) can be set from the minimum (lowest in
column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more energy will be used.