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Solenoid
The solenoid is energized whenever the washer is in
operation to prevent the door from being opened.
Door Lock PTC (Positive Thermal Coefficient)
The PTC acts as a resistor or heat source to warm a
bimetal that actuates a small rectangular pin which
holds the solenoid in its retracted position even when
the solenoid is de-energized. During spin, the PTC
locking pin engages a catch in the spring loaded
bracket that locks the loading door in the closed posi-
tion. This locking pin will remain in this position long
enough for the tub to come to a complete stop (approxi-
mately 40 - 65 seconds). As the bimetal cools, the
solenoid will release, and the door may be opened.
TIMER
Contacts within the timer control the direction of the
drive motor, water fill, drain pump, door lock, and end of
cycle signal.
The timer provides four separate washing cycles: Knits
& Delicates, Perm Press, Regular and Prewash.
Regular Wash Cycle
The Regular wash cycle provides up to 18 minutes of
reversing tumble action for most fabrics. Three rinses
and a high-speed final spin complete the cycle.
• Wash provides 18 minutes of reversing tumble
action for normally soiled fabrics.
• Light Wash provides 14 minutes of reversing
tumble action for lightly soiled fabrics.
Perm Press Cycle
The Perm Press wash cycle provides up to 13 minutes
of reversing tumble action for permanent press gar-
ments. Three rinses and two spins complete this cycle.
Cold rinses are automatically provided when the Perm
Press cycle is selected.
To help reduce wrinkling, Perm Press cycle does not
have a final high-speed spin.
Knits & Delicates Cycle
The Delicate wash cycle provides up to 9 minutes of
gentle reversing tumble action, which consists of 3.3
seconds of agitation followed by a 17 second pause,
which repeats for the duration of the cycle. Two rinses
and two spins complete the cycle. Cold rinses are
automatically provided.
Prewash
During prewash, the washer will tumble the load for 6
minutes, drain and spin.
NOTE: For detailed information on Laundry prepara-
tion, sorting, factors affecting performance, and
laundry products, refer to the Owner's Guide.
For best results, follow fabric care label directions on
specific items to be washed. Check Operating Instruc-
tions "Control Settings Chart" if the care label is not
available.
WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Water Temperature Selector
The water temperatures for washing and rinsing are
set by using the water temperature selector. Turn the
knob to the desired water temperature combination.
Several wash/rinse water temperature combinations
are available. Selections are:
“ C O L D - C O L D ” , “ W A R M - C O L D ” , “ W A R M -
WARM”,“HOT-COLD”, (and “HOT-WARM”, not used
on domestic models).
Correct water temperature is necessary for good
washing results. To help determine the best wash
temperature for particular loads of clothes, refer to the
fabric care label directions on items to be washed.
Check Operating Instructions "Control Settings Chart"
if the care label is not available.