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Press the button to select the soil level/washing time.
Heavy - For heavily soiled loads.
Normal - For moderately soiled loads. This setting is best
formost loads.
Light - For lightly soiled loads.
First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, choose the Normal/
Casual cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE High
Efficiency detergent. Use ½ the manufacturer’s recommended
amount for a medium sized load. This initial cycle serves to
ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes.
For All Wash Cycles
1 .
Load your Washer.
2 .
Add detergent and additives to the dispenser.
3 .
Close the lid.
4 .
Push the Power button.
5 .
Press the Start/Pause Button.
6 .
The Wash Indicator light will illuminate.
7 .
The estimated cycle time will appear in the display.
The time may fluctuate to better indicate the time remaining
in the cycle.
NOTE:
The actual time required for a cycle may differ from
the estimated time in the display depending on the water
pressure, water temperature, detergent, and laundry.
8 .
Before you washer starts to fill, it will make a series of
clicking sounds to check the lid lock and do a quick drain,
as well as the pulsator rotating back and forth about 10
seconds.
NOTE:
When the cycle is complete, the Lid Lock light will go out and
“End” will appear in the display.
DO NOT attempt to open the lid until the Lid Lock light is off.
When your Washer is restarted after a pause, expect a delay
of up to 15 seconds before the cycle continues.
Pressing Power cancels the cycle and pressing Spin Only will
automatically drain water out stops your washer.
The Wash, Rinse and Spin indicator lights will illuminate
during those portions of the cycle.
WARNING:
Do not place anything on top of your washer while it
is running.
Status Lights
Adding items
You can add or take out laundry items even after the wash has
started, as long as the “
” light is on. Pushing the Start/
Pause button unlocks the lid, unless the water is too hot or if
there is too much water in your Washer. If you are able to unlock
the lid and wish to continue the wash cycle, close the lid and
press the Start/Pause button.
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