Delicates cycle
This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use
minimize wrinkling. Select 5 minutes of wash time, depending on
more than 250 mL for a full load. Follow manufacturer?s directions
your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.for proper use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
Hand Washables cycle1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto
the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the
Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
the washer.bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
Rinse and Spin
soak water.
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin are needed.damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of show up until several washings later.
the Rinse settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL warm water.
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See
?Starting Your Washer.?Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
Drain and Spinproducts. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
Rewash.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
Too much fabric softener can make some items (cloth diapers
the Spin settings.and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.softener, or do not use it every time.
WASHER CARE
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener
Cleaning Your Washerdispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or
Cleaning the exterioradd detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as softener only.
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 250 mL of chlorine bleach
and 500 mL of detergent. Pour this into your 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
labeled for washer use.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove Water Inlet Hoses
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
hands and squeezing and pushing upward with thumbs. Clean failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges,
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
cleaning.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
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