6. Set the Temperature selector to the correct setting for the Adding softener to models without a fabric softener
type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water dispenser
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse
Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some water. Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL of warm
models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. See ?Adding
regulating the incoming hot and cold water. This helps Liquid Fabric Softener.?
eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent
cleaning results. The cold wash is regulated at approximately Selecting a Cycle and Time
24°C by adding small amounts of hot water during the cold
fill. The warm wash is maintained at approximately 38°C.This section describes the available wash cycles and will help
NOTE: Make sure that both the hot and cold water taps are you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
fully turned on, or the automatic temperature control feature
will not work properly. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal. Refer to ?Normal Sounds? to learn more
about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
Water TempUse For
Refer to ?Understanding Washer Cycles? to learn what HotWhites and pastels
happens during a wash cycle.
Heavy soils
NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The
WarmBright colorswasher you have purchased will not have all of the cycles
Moderate to light soilsdescribed.
ColdColors that bleed or fade
Light soils
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 15.6oC,
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to
remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
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 Heavy cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods
small load size setting. See ?Selecting a Cycle and Time.?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
detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle
features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.
Normal cycle
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief
period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens.
To stop or restart your washerHigh spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6 to 15 minutes of
To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are
knob. moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the
shortest time setting.
To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the
Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenseramount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.
If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle
starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down
directly onto the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and
touches. See ?Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.?synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a
cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select 6 to 8 minutes
of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to
moderately soiled loads.
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