Cotton cycle2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See
High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select up to 15 minutes of ?Starting Your Washer.?
wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are
moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the
shortest time setting.Drain and Spin
Super Wash cycleA drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
Select the Super Wash cycle to wash heavily soiled loads that
need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
recommended for a wash cycle.the Spin settings.
Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
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 up Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use
to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer?s
lightly to moderately soiled loads.
directions for proper use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
Delicates cyclespilling.
This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal
from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
minimize wrinkling. Select up to 6 minutes of wash time, rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto
depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled
loads.the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the
load.
Soak cycle
This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the
amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and soak water.
start a new wash cycle.NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
Prewash cycledamage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
This cycle features a brief period of high-speed agitation to help
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
stains. After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a
Always dilute fabric softener with 1 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
new wash cycle.warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
Rinse and Spin
Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin are wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
needed.
Rewash.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings. Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.
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