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 Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
the washer.
Fabric 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
Too 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
amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the WASHER CARE
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.
Prewash cycleCleaning Your Washer
This cycle feature a brief period of high-speed agitation to help Cleaning the exterior
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
stains. After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
new wash cycle.washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
Rinse and Spin
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is Repeat this process if necessary.
needed. NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of labeled as washer safe.
the Rinse settings.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean
?Starting Your Washer.?the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after
cleaning.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not
Drain and Spin
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy softener use only.
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.
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
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 Water Inlet Hoses
spilling.
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
the load.on the label with a permanent marker.
Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
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