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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in
Bold
.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
*All rinses are cold.
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Soak
Heavy
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics.
The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking.
After time has expired, water will drain, but the washer
will not spin. Cycle is complete.
Casual and mixed
loads, jeans, towels,
sturdy fabrics
Deep Wash
Medium
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Provides additional water and alternating wash action for
heavily soiled mixed loads. Water-level sensing process
may take longer for some items than for others because
they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, sheets, jeans
Heavy Duty
Heavy
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Use this cycle for normally soiled or sturdy fabrics.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment
loads
Normal
Medium
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed
fabric loads.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
linens, synthetics
Casual
Medium
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent
press, and blends.
Machine-wash silks,
lingerie, washable
wools
Delicates
Light
Hot
Warm
Cool Lights
Cool Darks
Cold
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing.
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent
Rinse/
Spin
N/A
Cold
Combines a rinse and spin for loads requiring an additional
rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption.
Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
Hand-wash items or
dripping wet items
Drain/
Spin
N/A
N/A
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use
this cycle to drain washer after canceling a cycle or
completing a cycle after a power failure.
No clothes in washer
Clean Washer
N/A
Hot
Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of
your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher
water level. Use with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly
clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be
interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
IMPORTANT:
Do not place garments or other items in the
washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with
an empty wash tub.
Items to wash:
Cycle:
Soil Level
Wash
Temp*:
Cycle Details:
