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Temperature
Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label or instructions when
laundering.
PerfecTemp
senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain a more precise temperature range for all
wash temperatures. For example, in a COLD wash selection, some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to
better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates.
During winter months, when the water entering your home is colder, or for locations with very cold water year round,
use the
PerfecTemp
plus COLD to help dissolve powdered detergents and to improve the cleaning of your clothes.
The
TAP COLD
feature turns the
PerfecTemp
feature on your washer off and uses your household tap water temperature
for a COLD wash. This can provide energy savings by reducing the amount of hot water used in your wash.
Options
Autosoak Option
(on some models)
This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle
automatically. On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob.
2nd Rinse Option
(on some models)
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, you may want to use the 2nd Rinse option.
It provides a second deep cold rinse.
Extended Spin Option
(on some models)
Use this option to extract more water from your clothes. Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry
more quickly in your dryer.
Fabric Softener
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer.
NOTE:
Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high-efficiency
washers.
Status Indicator Lights
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. When the Selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Indicator
Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through. On models without an
AUTO SOAK
option,
the SOAK light will not light up.
Wash Cycle—Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction.
Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection.
Press
START
to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
COTTONS
For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides
the best overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides a high speed spin.
PREWASH
For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a
regular wash cycle.
CASUALS
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a low speed spin.
EASY CARE
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides a high speed spin.
DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil. Provides a low speed spin.
HAND WASH
For items labeled handwashable with light soil. Provides an extra low speed spin.
SPEED WASH
For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides a high speed spin.
DRAIN & SPIN
For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a high speed spin.
OR
SPIN ONLY
AUTO SOAK
For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,
then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
START
Press
START
to begin the cycle. Pressing
START
again will
PAUSE
the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink.
To continue the cycle, press
START
again or close the lid. If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be
cancelled. To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds. If water remains in the machine, select the
DRAIN & SPIN
OR SPIN ONLY
cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub.
Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle.
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