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Power
Press to “wake up” the display. If the display is active, press to put the washer into standby mode.
NOTE: Pressing Power does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
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Start/Pause-Add A Garment
Press to start a wash cycle. If the washer is running, pressing it once will pause the washer and unlock the door. It will take a
few seconds for the door to unlock after pressing Pause. Press again to restart the wash cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is paused and the cycle is not restarted within 15 minutes, the current wash cycle will be cancelled.
NOTE: In some cycles the washer will drain first, then unlock the door when it is paused.
NOTE: The washer performs automatic system checks after pressing the Start button. Water will flow in 45 seconds or less.
You may hear the door lock and unlock before water flows; this is normal.
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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 items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings. For optimal
performance, select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed.
Selections and options shown in bold are the suggested settings for that cycle.
*Some cycles and options may not be available on some models.
Items to Wash
Cycle
Soil
Level
Wash Temp
Spin Selection
Options Available
Cycle Details
Cycle for normal,
regular, or typical
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Normal* Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cold
Tap Cold
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Stain Removal Guide
Prewash or Presoak
Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical
use for washing up to a full load
of normally soiled cotton clothing.
Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy
soil level selection and Warm or
Hot water temperature selection as
appropriate for your clothes load for a
higher degree of cleaning.
Whites and
household linens.
Whites
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cold
Tap Cold
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Stain Removal Guide
Prewash or Presoak
Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Cycle tailored to clean and brighten
your whites.
Towels, sheets,
pillowcases and
dish rags.
Towels/
Sheets*
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cold
Tap Cold
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Stain Removal Guide
Prewash or Presoak
Add Steam
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Cycle designed for washing towels,
sheets, pillowcases and dish rags. It is
recommended that towels and sheets
be washed separately for best care
and washing performance.
Lingerie and
special care
fabrics with
light soil.
Delicates/
Hand
Wash
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Warm
Cold
Tap Cold
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Stain Removal Guide
Prewash or Presoak
Time Saver
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
For lighty soiled items labeled hand-
washable. Provides gentle tumbling
and soak during wash and rinse.
Small loads of
lightly soiled items
that are needed in
a hurry.
Quick
Wash or
Speed
Wash
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Hot
Warm
Cold
Tap Cold
Max
High
Medium
Low
No Spin
Stain Removal Guide
Prewash or Presoak
Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
For cleaning lightly soiled loads in the
fastest time possible. Cycle time is
approximately 30 minutes, depending
on selected options.
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