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YCLE DESCRIPTIONS
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Short cycle
(on some models)
The Short cycle features a brief high speed wash
cycle and shorter spins for soil removal. Use this
4 minute cycle to clean delicate items and wash-
able knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Soak cycle
(on some models)
The Soak cycle features a brief period of agitation
and soak time to help remove heavy soils and
stains that need pretreatment. The soak period will
continue as long as you like. Thirty minutes or less
is recommended for most situations.
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Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water
can set stains.
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Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive
recommended by the manufacturer.
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When you have decided to end the Soak cycle,
turn the Cycle Control knob to Prewash or Spin.
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Next, add detergent and start a new wash cycle.
Prewash cycle
(on some models)
The Prewash cycle features a brief period of high
speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains
that need pretreatment.
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Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry.
Hot water can set stains.
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After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and
set a new wash cycle.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
R
INSE
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DRAIN AND SPIN
Rinse and Spin feature
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled
clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find
an extra rinse and spin is needed.
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For an additional rinse and spin, push in the
Cycle Control knob and turn it to any of the Rinse
settings. The washer fills to the selected load
size, agitates, drains, and spins.
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available on some
models. See “Using your washer.”
Drain and Spin feature
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for
some heavy fabrics or special-care items by
removing excess water.
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For a drain and spin, push in the Cycle Control
knob and turn it to any of the Spin settings. Then
pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains,
then spins.
