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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.

Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some

models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by

regulating the incoming hot and cold water. This helps

eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent

cleaning results. The cold wash is regulated at approximately

75˚F (24˚C) by adding small amounts of hot water during the

cold ﬁll. The warm wash is maintained at approximately 100˚F

(38˚C).

NOTE: Make sure that both the hot and cold water taps are

fully turned on or the automatic temperature control feature

will not work properly.

Water Temp

Use For

Hot

Whites and pastels

111˚F (44˚C)

Heavy and greasy soils

or above

Warm

Bright colors

90˚-110˚F

Moderate to light soils

(32˚-43˚C)

Cold

Colors that bleed or fade

70˚-90˚F

Light soils

(21˚-32˚C)

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF

(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difﬁcult

to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have

increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the

surface of garments).

7. (OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector.

For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle,

set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the

Extra Rinse feature is part of the cycle.

8. (OPTIONAL ) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

selector. Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector to ON if

you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is

complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items

that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle

ends.

9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the

wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a

small load size setting. See "Selecting a Cycle and Time."

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer

To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control

knob.

To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out

the Cycle Control knob.

Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser

If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer

starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not

directly on the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it

touches. (See "Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.")

Adding softener to models without a fabric softener

dispenser

If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the ﬁnal rinse

water. Always dilute fabric softener with ∫ to 1 cup (125 to

250 mL) of warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain

fabrics. (See "Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.")

Selecting a Cycle and Time

This section describes the available wash cycles and will help

you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each

cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

The washer pauses brieﬂy throughout each cycle. These

pauses are normal. Refer to "Normal Washer Sounds" to

learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash

cycle.

Refer to "Understanding Washer Cycles" to learn what

happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The

washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles

described.

Heavy cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods

of low-speed agitation for cleaning sturdy fabrics and heavily

soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Select Super Wash

or Regular depending on whether your load is moderately or

heavily soiled. For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of

detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle

features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.

Cotton cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief

period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens.

High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6 to 15 minutes of

wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are

moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the

shortest time setting.

Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily

soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the

amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down

to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and

synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a

cool-down rinse and a low-speed ﬁnal spin. Select 6 to 10

minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly

to moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal

from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds

minimize wrinkling. Select 3 to 9 minutes of wash time,

depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled

loads.