Fabric Type
REGULAR
Heavily Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Normally Soiled
Colorfast & White
Cotton & Linen
Lightly Soiled
Noncolorfast
Bright Colors
All Fabrics
PERMANENT PRESS
White or
Heavily Soiled
Colored or
Lightly Soiled
KNITS/DELICATES
Knitted Fabrics
Delicates
Washable Woolens
Locate fabric type and read across guide for suggested wash and rinse temperatures, wash cycle and time setting,
and agitate/spin speeds.
This is only a general guide. For best results, follow label directions on specific items
to be washed.
Control Settings Chart
Agitate/Spin Speed
Normal/Fast
Normal/Fast
Normal/Fast
Normal/Slow
Normal/Slow
Gentle/Fast
Gentle/Slow
Gentle/Fast
Wash Cycle and Setting
Regular - 15
Regular - 8 to 12
Regular - 4 to 8
Perm Press - 8 to 12
Perm Press - 4 to 8
Knits & Delicates - 6
Knits & Delicates - 6
Knits & Delicates - 6
P/N 131722000 (9711)
Temperature (Wash/Rinse)
Hot
Cold
Warm
Cold
Cold
Cold
Hot or
Warm
Cold
Warm
or Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold
Warm
Warm
AGITATE/SPIN SPEED
determines speeds for the
agitation and spin portions of each cycle.
LOAD SIZE
determines the amount of wash and rinse
water used for the wash load. To increase the water
level after the wash cycle begins, turn the Load Size
control to Reset and hold. When water begins to enter
the tub, turn the control to the desired setting.
Cycle Selection
(continued)
Perm Press Cycle
Up to 12 minutes of wash agitation for cottons and
blends with a no-iron finish.
Knits & Delicates Cycle
Six minutes of wash agitation for the gentle care of knit
and delicate items.
Soak & Prewash Cycle
•
Soak
— The Soak setting can be used to treat heavily
soiled or stained items. It provides 2 minutes of
agitation and 12 minutes of soaking time, then
advances to the Prewash portion of the cycle. Use
the amount of detergent recommended for a normal
wash cycle. For colorfast items, bleach or a soaking
agent may also be used. Follow manufacturer's
directions on the product label.
• Prewash
— When soaking is not necessary, the
Prewash setting can be used alone to help remove
protein-based stains such as milk, grass and blood
and to help loosen soils before washing. During
Prewash, the washer will agitate the load for 2
minutes, then drain, spin and shut off. Use the
amount of detergent and other laundry products
recommended for a normal wash cycle.
Note:
• The Soak water temperature is the same as the
rinse water temperature selected; the Prewash
water temperature is the same as the wash water
temperature selected. To avoid setting protein
stains, select cold water.
• Select wash/spin speeds appropriate for the items
being soaked or prewashed.
• Soak and Prewash should always be followed by
a complete wash cycle using the recommended
amount of detergent.
Controls
Select the desired control settings according to load size,
fabric type and degree of soiling. See
Control Settings
Chart
below or
Washing Procedures
in your Owner's
Guide for detailed information on choosing control
settings.
WASH/RINSE TEMPERATURE
determines water
temperatures for washing and rinsing.
