OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash
loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.
Y The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
Y Refer to page 8 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle.
RegularOff10
Spin6
RinseCool
Down
Pause
Permanent
RinsePress
10Spin
Heavy14
Off
2
Super Wash6
Off
Pull Start
RinsePush Stop
Spin
Off
20Delicate
Soak
Super Wash cyclePermanent Press cycle
Automatically prewashes the load andFeatures the Gentle Wash system, a cool-
advances into the REGULAR cycle (thedown rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce
washer does not have to be reset after thewrinkling.
SUPER WASH cycle).Y Use 6 to 10 minutes of wash time to clean
Y Use the 6-minute cycle for heavily-soiledpermanent press and some synthetic
loads that need maximum soil removal.fabrics that are lightly soiled to moderately
soiled.
Y Use the 2-minute cycle for moderately-
soiled loads that need extra soil removal.
NOTE: For proper cleaning, use double the
Delicate cycle
amount of detergent recommended for the
Features a brief wash cycle and low spin
load size.speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Y Use this cycle to clean delicate items and
washable knits that are lightly soiled to
Regular cycle
moderately soiled.
Features the Gentle Wash system and high
spin speeds to shorten drying time.
Y Use the 14-minute Heavy cycle to cleanSoak cycle
sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabricsFeatures brief periods of agitation and soak
that are heavily soiled.time to help remove heavy soils and stains
Y Use 10 minutes of wash time to cleanthat need pretreatment.
sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabricsY Use up to 20 minutes of soak time,
that are moderately soiled.depending on soil level.
Y Use warm water when soaking laundry.
(Hot water can set stains.) See pages
14-16 for stain removal information.
Y Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.
Y After the SOAK cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
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