6. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the Gentle cycle
wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed
small load size setting. See ?Selecting a Cycle and Time.?by a short spin. Select up to 6 minutes of wash time to gently
clean special-care items that are lightly or moderately soiled.
Delicates cycle
This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed
by a short spin. Use this cycle to clean delicate items and
washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Cycle Time and Temperature Options
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
Some models have the water temperature included in the cycle
To stop or restart your washerselections of the Cycle Control knob.
nTo stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
knob.
nTo restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric
softener to the final rinse water. 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.
nThe 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.Selecting different time and temperature combinations:
To select different wash time and temperature combinations, first
nRefer to ?Understanding Washer Cycles? to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.select the water temperature (Hot, Warm or Cold), then turn to
the new wash time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash time in
NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer the Normal cycle with Cold water:
you purchased will not have all of the cycles described.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob, and turn it clockwise to the
Cold setting.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob and allow washer to fill.
3. When the washer has filled, push in and turn the Cycle
Control knob to 14 minutes of wash time.
4. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start washer.
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
Normal cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation for maximum cleaning, water. Always dilute fabric softener with 1 to 1 cup
(125 to 250 mL) of warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can
and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. Select up to 14 stain fabrics. (See "Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.")
minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean large
loads of sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. For
lightly soiled cottons and linens, use the shortest time setting.
Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to wash
heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two
times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.
Casual/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle features a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling of
permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. Select 6 to 10
minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.
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