Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down
Selecting a Cycle and Timeto low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select 6 to 10
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly
nThe washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These to moderately soiled loads.
pauses are normal. Refer to ?Normal Washer Sounds? to
Delicates cycle
learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal
cycle.
from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds
nRefer to ?Understanding Washer Cycles? to learn what minimize wrinkling. Select 3 to 9 minutes of wash time,
happens during a wash cycle.depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled
loads.
NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The
washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles Hand Washables cycle
described.This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the
Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart
the washer.
Quick Wash cycle
This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal,
while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select
this cycle for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a
hurry.
Soak cycle
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
amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.
Heavy cyclePrewash cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods This cycle features a brief period of high-speed agitation to help
of low-speed agitation for cleaning sturdy fabrics and heavily remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Select Super Wash water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some
or Regular depending on whether your load is moderately or stains. After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a
heavily soiled. For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of new wash cycle.
detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle
features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.
Rinse and Spin
Cotton cycle
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief
period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.
High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6 to 15 minutes of
wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the the Rinse settings.
shortest time setting.2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the NOTE: An EXTRA RINSE option is available (on some models).
amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.
See ?Starting Your Washer.?
Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
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