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O P E R A T I N G Y O U R W A S H E R
Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for you
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
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The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
8
PAUSE
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
8
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
20
SOAK
OFF
12
8
6
LIGHT SOIL
NORMAL
PERMANENT
PRESS
HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY
PLUS
FABRICARE
REGULAR SOIL
HEAVY SOIL
Cycle Control Knob with separate
water temperature selector
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Page 12 describes what happens during a
wash cycle.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features longer spins to
shorten drying time. Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select
6 (Light), 8 (Regular), or 12 (Heavy) minutes
of wash time, depending on whether your
load is heavily, moderately, or lightly soiled.
Permanent Press
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-
down rinse, and shorter spins to reduce
wrinkling. Use this 8-minute cycle for clean-
ing permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Fabricare cycle
The Fabricare cycle features a brief wash
cycle that includes a 2-minute soak, and
shorter spins for gentle soils removal. Use
this 8-minute cycle to clean delicate items
and washable knits that are lightly to moder-
ately soiled.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods
of agitation and soak time to help
remove heavy soils and stains that
need pretreatment.
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Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot
water can set stains. See pages 19-21 for
stain removal information.
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Use the amount of detergent or
presoak additive recommended by the
manufacturer.
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After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
