6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the To stop or restart your washer
type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water
To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
knob.
Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some
To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by
the Cycle Control knob.
regulating the incoming hot and cold water. This helps
eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser
cleaning results. The Hot and Warm settings on this washer If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer
will be cooler than you are accustomed to. Wash starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not
temperatures in this washer are lower than the temperatures directly onto the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it
you may be used to in conventional washers. touches. (See ?Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.?)
NOTE: Make sure that both the hot and cold water taps are Adding softener to models without a fabric softener
fully turned on, or the automatic temperature control feature dispenser
will not work properly. If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse
water. Always dilute fabric softener with 1D? to 1 cup (125 to
Water TempUse For250 mL) cup of warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain
fabrics. (See ?Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.?)
HotWhites and pastels
Heavy soilsSelecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help
WarmBright colors
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
Moderate to light soilscycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
ColdColors that bleed or fade
pauses are normal. Refer to ?Normal Sounds? to learn more
Light soilsabout the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
Refer to ?Understanding Washer Cycles? to learn what
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60oF
happens during a wash cycle.
(15.6oC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles
surface of garments).described.
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.?
Regular/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
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle
features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.
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