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Wash Cycle—Cycle Selector Knob

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.

Your washer may not have all these cycles. (Cycles vary by model.)

COTTONS 

For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. With Light Soil 

REGULAR

or SHORT WASH being the shortest and REGULAR/HEAVY being the longest regular warm  
wash cycle.

PERMANENT

For synthetics and blends with normal soil.

PRESS

KNITS

Specially designed for normally soiled knits.

DELICATES

For lingerie and special care fabrics with light to normal soil.

AUTO SOAK

For heavily soiled clothes with the HOT-COLD Wash temperature. Begins with a brief agitation,
soaks for a specified period of time, agitates again, then moves through the rest of the cycle
automatically.

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Summary of Contents for WISR106

Page 1: ... Manual Washers 175D1807P576 49 90308 08 06 JR Safety Instructions 2 3 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning of the Washer 7 Control Panels 4 Control Settings 4 5 Features 6 Loading and Using the Washer 7 Troubleshooting Tips 8 10 ...

Page 2: ...he hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This simple procedure will allow any built up hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or ...

Page 3: ...ctions To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the building s distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning NOTE Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to an off position or pressing PAUSE does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply Never a...

Page 4: ...oves faster Use for cottons denims and play clothes With the GENTLE wash speed the agitator moves slower Use for delicate and knit items The Fast Spin Speed is for durable items The Slow Spin Speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie Clothes will be less dry than when using the Fast Spin Speed Temperature on some models Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles Always...

Page 5: ...ed cottons household linens work and play clothes With Light Soil REGULAR or SHORT WASH being the shortest and REGULAR HEAVY being the longest regular warm wash cycle PERMANENT For synthetics and blends with normal soil PRESS KNITS Specially designed for normally soiled knits DELICATES For lingerie and special care fabrics with light to normal soil AUTO SOAK For heavily soiled clothes with the HOT...

Page 6: ... softener at the proper time during the cycle Do not stop the washer during the first spin This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon To use follow these steps Make sure dispenser is securely attached to agitator Use only liquid fabric softener Pour into dispenser using amount recommended on package Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes It may stain them Add water to dispenser until ...

Page 7: ...hes To add items after washer has started lift the lid and submerge additional items next to the agitator Do not wrap long items like sheets or pants around the agitator Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials waxes cleaning fluids etc Agitation will not start with the lid up Wash Basket Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate If you want to clean the basket use ...

Page 8: ...mance Water supply is turned off Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on and make sure or improperly connected hoses are connected to correct faucets Water valve screens are Turn off the water source and remove the water connection stopped up hoses from the upper back of the washer Use a brush or toothpick to clean the screens in the machine Reconnect the hoses and turn the water back on House wat...

Page 9: ...k fabric softener package for instructions and follow softener directions for using dispenser Pretreat stain and rewash Dye transfer Sort whites or lightly colored items from dark colors Grayed or yellowed Not enough detergent Use more detergent especially with larger loads clothes Be sure to follow detergent manufacturer s directions Hard water Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install...

Page 10: ...tallic knocking Shifter mechanism is The drive system will engage at the start of agitate and engaging or disengaging disengage when agitate is complete This occurs multiple times during the wash Back and forth swoosh Electric motor reversing This machine has a drive system that doesn t use gears or zip sound during direction This sound is the motor rotating back and forth to agitate agitate your ...

Page 11: ...Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 11 Notes ...

Page 12: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 12 Notes Printed in the United States ...

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