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Controls
Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
Thewash cycle controls the length of the washing process.The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the CycleSelector knob after
starting u cycle will stop the washer and resetthe cycle to the new selection. PressStart to begin the new cycle selection.
Thechart below will helpyou match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
awash UseaWash to saveenergyon specificwash cycles,awash cannot be usedon Basket Clean,
QuickRinse,andDrain &Spin wash cycles.
ColdCare* Cyclechanges to the most energyefficientsettings.
Whites For heavy to lightly soiled work and play clothes. Thiscycle providesthe best overall cleaning. Provides ahigh 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. Providesgentle wash with periods of soakand wash followed bya high
speedspin.
Perm.Press* For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides gentle wash with periods of soak and low
speed spin.
Delicates For lingerieand special-carefabrics with lightto normal soil.Providesextra gentle wash and low speedspin.
Jeans* For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Providesgentle wash and high speed spin.(Forheavily soiled work
jeans, use Whites/Heavy cycle.)
Hand Wash Foritems labeled hand washable with light soils.Providesasuper 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 Forsmall loads of lightly soileditems that are neededin ahurry.Providesregular wash and high speedspin.
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 beginswith o brief agitation, soaks for o specified period of time, then movesthrough the rest of the cycle automatically. On
some models,this option is located on the CycleSelector knob.
Extra Rinse
When you useextra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes,use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
Fabric Softener/Deep Rinse
Setthis option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to selectthe enhanced Deep Rinse.
NOTE:Do not usefabric softener dispensing ballswith this washer. Theydo not work correctly in high efficiency washers.
Delay Wash
Onsome models, asthe Delay Wash pad isrepeatedly pressed,the delay time sets to 30 minutes, i hour,3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours, and
back to clear (0 minutes).
Onother models, asthe Delay Wash pad isrepeatedly pressed,the delay time sets to 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0 hours).
Foroil models, ifthe Delay Wash pad ispressedfor 3 seconds, it clears (regardlessof 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.
