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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Recommended settings for best performance are shown
in
bold
. Each cycle listing also includes a performance chart rating its cleaning power, gentleness on items, and resource efficiency.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
*All rinses are cold.
†Efficient use of resources, such as energy and water.
Items to wash:
Cycle:
Wash
Temperature:*
Cycle Details:
Large items such
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable rugs
Bulky Items
& Sheets
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small
comforters. The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the load
before the wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water
level than other cycles.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, sheets,
jeans
Normal Heavy
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy fabrics.
Cleaning
Gentleness
Efficiency
†
Good
Best
Cottons, linens,
and mixed garment
loads
Normal
Regular
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric loads.
NOTE:
Deep Water Wash is not available in the Normal Regular cycle
mode. Selecting the Normal Regular cycle with the Deep Water Wash
setting will result in auto sensing of the water level.
Cleaning
Gentleness
Efficiency
†
Good
Best
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, permanent
press, linens,
synthetics
Casual
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.
Cleaning
Gentleness
Efficiency
†
Good
Best
Machine-wash silks,
lingerie, washable
wools
Delicate
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine
Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items
in mesh garment bags before washing.
Cleaning
Gentleness
Efficiency
†
Good
Best
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
Rinse/Spin
Cold rinse only
Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring an additional
rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for
loads that require rinsing only.
No clothes in
washer
Clean Washer
with affresh
®
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer
fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh
®
Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean
the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See
“Washer Care” in the “Washer Maintenance” section.
IMPORTANT:
Do not place garments or other items in the washer
during the Clean Washer with affresh
®
cycle. Use this cycle with an
empty washtub.
Hand-wash
garments or
dripping wet items
Drain/Spin
N/A
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or
special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer
after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.
Cleaning
Gentleness
Efficiency
†
Good
Best
