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Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil
removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning lightly to
moderately soiled loads.
Hand Washables cycle
The Hand Washables cycle features a series of brief, low-speed
agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low
spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning lightly
soiled hand washables.
Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:
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The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation.
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The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
NOTE: Some “Hand Wash” items, particularly wool, naturally
shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you purchase items
labeled “Hand Wash.”
Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables cycle for gentle
washing. If items appear to be floating due to trapped air, stop the
washer by pushing in the Cycle Control knob. Push items down
into the water. Restart the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control
knob. Follow care label directions for drying. Items that may
shrink should be dried flat. When these items are still wet, block
them by gently stretching to original measurements.
Quick Wash cycle
The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed for
gentle soil removal, while providing shortened wash/rinse, drain,
and spin times. Use this cycle with a low water level and a warm
wash to quickly clean a few lightly soiled items.
Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin are
needed.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available. See “Starting Your
Washer.”
Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer
to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 250 ml (1 cup) of chlorine
bleach and 500 ml (2 cups) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled for washer use.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both
hands and squeezing and pushing upward with thumbs. Clean the
dispenser by rinsing it under a water tap. Replace it after cleaning.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash
clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or add
detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener
only.
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on
the label with a permanent marker.