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Wash Cycles
The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match
the wash setting with the loads. The Gentle Wash
™
lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and
detergent solution to clean the load.
WHITES/
For heavily to lightly soiled white laundry.
HEAVY DUTY
COLORS/NORMAL
For heavily to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play
clothes.
WRINKLE FREE
For easy care and permanent press items.
(PERMA PRESS)
ACTIVE
WEAR
For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern
technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and microfibers.
DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle
tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
HANDWASH
For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic
the
handwashing
action.
SPEED
WASH
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately
30 minutes, depending on selected options.
RINSE & SPIN
To quickly rinse out any items at any time.
DRAIN & SPIN
Drain and spin at any time.
BASKET CLEAN
To clean drum and reduce odor.
NOTE:
Basket Clean is a special cycle used to clean the washer drum and reduce
odor. DO NOT add garments to this cycle. Remove detergent cup and add one cup
of bleach or other commercially available product manufactured for this purpose,
such as Tide
®
Washing Machine Cleaner.
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