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Status Indicator Lights
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator
Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an
AUTO SOAK
option,
the SOAK light will not light up.
Wash Cycle—Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction.
Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection.
Press
START
to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing. The chart is ranked from longest to
shortest cycle time and wash intensity. (Cycles vary by model.)
PREWASH
For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a
regular wash cycle.
CASUALS
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
COTTONS
For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
EASY CARE
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
HAND WASH
For items labeled handwashable with light soils. Provides periods of agitation and soak
during wash and rinse.
SPEED WASH
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry.
DRAIN & SPIN
For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes.
OR
SPIN ONLY
AUTO SOAK
For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,
then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
START
Press
START
to begin the cycle. Pressing
START
again or raising the lid will
PAUSE
the cycle and the Cycle indicator light
will blink.
To continue the cycle, press
START
again or close the lid. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be
cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds. If water remains in the machine, select the
DRAIN & SPIN
OR SPIN ONLY
cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.
Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action, but does not pause the cycle.
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