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.
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
Rinse and Spin
To stop or restart your washer
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
knob.
needed.
To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Cycle Control knob.the Rinse settings.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
softener to the final rinse water. See ?Adding Liquid Fabric selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
Softener.?
Drain and Spin
Selecting a Cycle and Time
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.the Spin settings.
The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
pauses are normal. Refer to ?Normal Sounds? to learn more
spins.
about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
Refer to ?Understanding Washer Cycles? to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use
you purchased will not have all of the cycles described.more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer?s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto
the load.
Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
Normal cycle
Always dilute fabric softener with 1 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
This cycle features high-speed agitation for maximum cleaning,
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. Select up to
14 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
For lightly soiled cottons and linens, use the shortest time setting.
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to wash wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two Rewash.
times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.
Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
Casual/Permanent Press cycle
towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
This cycle features a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling of softener, or do not use it every time.
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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