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Sorting and Loading
(continued)
Do not use Mini-Basket tub when washing regular
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Position the on the agitator. See How
loads. You’ll find complete details on how when
to Use the Pan section.
to use it in How to Use the Mini Basket Tub section.
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See How to Use Bleach Dispenser section
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Add measured amount of detergent. See Detergents,
information on the Bleach Dispenser.
Other Additives section for information on
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detergents and other laundry additives.
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For information on how to use bleaches and fabric
softeners, see Other Products section.
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Load clothes into wash basket, being careful not to
.
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Close the 1 id. Washer will but not agitate or spin
overload. Clothes should be below retaining ring.
See How to Load Your Washer section.
with the lid open.
Setting the Controls
Use the Controls Setting Guide help you make the
Push Cycle Selector knob in and turn clockwise to
proper selections.
your selected wash setting.
Select Water Level.
SMALL: Washer is less than full clothes.
MEDIUM: Between l/2 and
LARGE: Over
MINI-BASKET: Not used regular loads. See How
to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.
Select Wash/Rinse Temperature.
Pull Cycle Selector knob
out to start the washer.
you wish to change
setting after washer
has started, push Cycle
Selector knob in to stop
the washer and reset to the
new position. Setting can be changed at any time.
Tips to Help You Select Settings
Regular Permanent Press
times plus an extra deep
rinse, spray rinse and spin provide
thorough washing and detergent
removal.
loads
of synthetic
delicate
fabrics. A
cold water
helps prevent set-in wrinkles in
permanent press shirts, blouses,
dresses and similar apparel with
soil.
Soak
Clothes
activate in
a soaking
agent for a
short time,
then the
water spins
n
out. Washer turns off at end of
Soak Cycle—must be reset for
desired wash cycle.
What Happens in Each Setting (Approximate Minutes)
Regular Cycles Permanent Press Cycles
No’rEs:
Cycle
.
Selector Heavy Normal Soak Normal Light
Settings Soil
.
Wash 20 II 4
Spin 7 7 7 7
Time 40
27 20
Total time includes between each phase the
time does include water fill times. Fill times
vary depending on household water pressure and your
selected water
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