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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
Thewash cycle controls the type of washing process. TheCycleSelector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after
starting acycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection.PressStart to begin the new cycle selection.
NOTE:When the knob isturned to another cycle,the basket light isturned on to assist in loading.
Thechart below will helpyou match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
Speedwash Forsmall loads of lightly soileditems that areneeded in a hurry.Provideslightwash/rinse and short high speedspin.
Delicates
HeavyDuty
Jeans
Dark Colors
Whites
Normal/LightColors
Towels/Sheets
Sanitize With Oxi
For lingerieand special-carefabrics with lightto normal soil.Provideslightwash and low speedspin.
An above normal cycle for heavilysoiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle isadded and the agitate cycle is extended
for extra cleaning.This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesnormal wash and medium speedspin.(Forheavily
soiled work jeans, use Whites cycle.)
For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeledcold wash. Providesnormal wash and medium speed
spin.
For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high
speedspin.
For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens,work and play clothes. Thiscycle providesthe best
overallcleaning andshould beusedfor most everydayitems. Providesnormal wash andmedium speedspin.
Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Providesnormal wash and a
high speed spin.
When combined with detergent and an Oxi laundry additive, performs aconcentrated prewash sanitization step,
followed by a hot wash step,which isdesigned to remove 99.9% of bacteria found in home laundry.
Measure the detergent and Oxiproduct carefully. Foraverage size loads,usethe recommended amounts appropriate
for a large heavily soiled load, following the detergent and Oxi product label instructions. When sanitizing large or
extra large loads, usethe maximum recommended dosage of Oxi product. Using more than one full scoop isnot
recommended. Place the detergent and Oxi product directly in the bottom of the wash basket, before adding the
clothes. Thewasher hot water supply connection must provide a minimum of 120°Fto ensure the effectiveness of
this cycle.
NOTE:Thedefault Sanitize With Oxi cycle water temperature (Hot)can NOTbe changed.
TheSanitize With O×icycle iscertified by NSFInternational, an independent third party testing and certification
organization. The certification verified that the cycle reduced 99.9%of bacteria typically found in residential laundry
and that no significant contamination istransferred to subsequent washer loads.Onlythe Sanitize With Oxi cycle
has been designed to meet the requirements of NSFProtocol P172for sanitizing effectiveness.
Bulky Items/ For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items
Comforters, Pillows such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.
Quick Rinse Rinsesand spins non-soiled items where a rinseonly isdesired.Provides an extra light wash and an
extra high speed spin. Fabric Softener and Extra Rinseoptions are availablewith this cycle.
Drain &Spin Fordraining the basketand spinningwater out of the clothes.
Basket Clean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of at least once per month,
NOTE:Never load laundry while using Basket Clean. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated.
Seethe Care and Cleaning section.
Stain Removal Guide
The stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. Thisfeature can be used with
any wash cycle except Sanitize.
Touse Stain Removal Guide:
1. Select the wash cycle.
2. Pressthe Stain Removal Guide button (the button will light up when it is on).Continue to pressto select Tomato stain, Wine stain,
Grass stain or Dirt stain. The indicator light will show the selected stain.
To select a different stain, press the Stain Removal Guide button until desired stain to be removed is lit.
Toturn off Stain Removal Guide, press until the light on the button turns off.
NOTE:TheSoil and Temperature levelswill be changed to match each stain type. Turning off Stain Removal Guide will return the
settings to default.
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 washer energy will be used.
NOTE:Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e.reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer).
