Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help l The washer pauses briefly throughout
you make the best cycle selections for your each cycle. These pauses are normal for
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for washer operation.
different types of fabrics and soil levels. l An Extra Rinse option is available in all
If your washer has 8 cycles, the Cycle cycles except Super Wash and the Regu-
Control Knob is shown below. If your washer lar cycle (see page 8).
has 7 cycles, the Cycle Control Knob is l Refer to page 12 to help you understand
shown on the next page. what happens during a wash cycle.
8-Cycle Models:
7LSC 8244
7LSP 8244
Super Wash cycle l Use NORMAL, 9 to 12 minutes of wash
The Super Wash cycle automatically time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that
prewashes the load and advances into the are moderately to heavily soiled.
Heavy cycle. (The washer does not have to l Use SOFT WASH, 6 minutes of wash time,
be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
this 15minute cycle when washing heavily lightly soiled.
soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal. Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the
NOTE: For proper cleaning, use double the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,
amount of detergent recommended for the and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
load size.
l Use NORMAL, 9 minutes of wash time, to
Heavy cycle clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
The Heavy cycle features the Gentle Wash
System and high agitation and spin speeds, l Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to
l Use 9 to 12 minutes of wash time, to clean clean permanent press and some synthetic
large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics fabrics that are lightly soiled.
that are moderately to heavily soiled. Delicate cycle
l Use QUICK WASH, 6 minutes of wash The Delicate cycle features a reduced
time, to clean sturdily constructed fabrics agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
that are lightly soiled. spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
Regular cycle l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten lightly soiled.
drying time. All rinses are cold in this cycle.
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