Ener
Ener
Ener
Ener
Energy Saving T
gy Saving T
gy Saving T
gy Saving T
gy Saving Tips
ips
ips
ips
ips
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• Wash full loads. Oversize loads use extra
energy. Undersize loads waste energy.
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• When small wash loads cannot be avoided,
use lower water levels.
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• Select the appropriate cycle and time for each
load. Shorten wash times for lightly soiled
loads.
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• To reduce drying time, select a fast spin speed
to remove more water from heavy items such
as towels and jeans.
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• Use warm water to wash most loads. Limit hot
water washes to heavily soiled and white
loads. Use cold water for lightly soiled items
and rinsing.
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• Operate the washer in early morning and late
evening when utility demands are low.
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• Follow proper laundry procedures to avoid
rewashing.
Cycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Cycle Selection
Cycle Selection
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Perm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Perm Press Cycle
Provides up to 12 minutes of normal agitation
followed by a fast spin for cottons and blends
with a no-iron finish.
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Provides up to 6 minutes of gentle agitation
followed by a slow spin for knit and delicate
items.
Controls
Controls
Controls
Controls
Controls
Always follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric care
Always follow instructions on fabric care
labels.
labels.
labels.
labels.
labels.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE sets the water
temperatures for washing and rinsing. Select
wash water temperature according to fiber
content and soil level of the load, and type of
detergent used. A cold water rinse saves energy
and reduces wrinkling.
The following chart suggests wash/rinse
temperatures for basic fabric types.
Wash/Rinse
Wash/Rinse
Wash/Rinse
Wash/Rinse
Wash/Rinse
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Fabric Type
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
Heavily soiled white/colorfast
Hot/Cold
cotton, perm press
Lightly soiled white/colorfast
Warm/Cold
cotton, perm press
Noncolorfast fabrics, knits,
Cold/Cold
delicates
Washable woolens
Warm/Warm
LOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZE
LOAD SIZE sets the amount of wash and rinse
water for the wash load. Select a water level
appropriate for the load size. There should be
enough water for items to move freely.
• To increase water level after the wash cycle
begins, turn the Load Size control to Reset
and hold. When water begins to enter the
tub, turn the control to the desired setting.
P/N 131681900 (9705)
