Hand Washables cycle
This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be Always dilute fabric softener with 1 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart nAdd diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
the washer.
nFabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
Quick Wash cycleproducts. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select Rewash.
this cycle for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a
nToo much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
hurry.towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
Soak cyclesoftener, or do not use it every time.
This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the Self-Cleaning Lint Filter
amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the
Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation,
start a new wash cycle.
separating the lint from the water. The lint spins out of the system
Prewash cycleduring the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub,
This cycle features a brief period of high-speed agitation to help remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some
stains. After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a
new wash cycle. WASHER CARE
Rinse and Spin
Cleaning Your Washer
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is Cleaning the exterior
needed. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of washer to keep it looking new.
the Rinse settings.
Cleaning the interior
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
NOTE: An EXTRA RINSE option is available (on some models).
See ?Starting Your Washer.?washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
Drain and Spin labeled as washer safe.
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean
the Spin settings.
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then cleaning.
spins.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleachsoftener use only.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use
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 on
the load.
nFollow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.Water Inlet Hoses
nWhen soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
soak water.hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
show up until several washings later.on the label with a permanent marker.
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