Settings
Individual settings for agitation (
Soil
), water temperature (
Temp
), and spin (
Spin
) can be set from the minimum (lowest in column) to
maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more washer energy will be used.
NOTE:
Higher
Spin
speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e. reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer).
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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The Cycle Selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after
starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press
Start
to begin the new cycle selection.
NOTE:
When the knob is turned to another cycle, the tub light is turned on to assist in loading.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
Speedwash
For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin.
Delicates
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides light wash and low speed spin.
Jeans
*
For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin. (For heavily soiled
work jeans, use
Whites
cycle.)
Heavy Duty/
Heavy Soil
*
An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is extended
for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
Dark Colors
*
For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed
spin.
Whites
*
For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high
speed
spin.
Normal/
Light Colors
*
For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best
overall cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides normal wash and medium speed spin.
Towels/Sheets*
Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash
and a
high speed spin.
Sanitize
When selecting sanitize, the washer increases the water temperature to sanitize and remove 99.9% of
bacteria found in home laundry. Provides an extra heavy wash and a medium spin.
Bulky
Items/
For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items
Comforters, Pillows
such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.
Quick
Rinse
Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides an extra light wash and an
extra high speed spin.
Fabric Softener
and
Extra Rinse
options are available with this cycle.
Drain & Spin
For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a normal wash and a medium speed
spin.
BASKETclean
Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. The washer will fill with hot water. Use this cycle once a
month with liquid chlorine bleach or Tide
®
Washing Machine Cleaner.
NOTE:
Never load laundry while using
BASKETclean
. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. See the
Care and Cleaning
section.
* Cycles available with Steam Assist
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5
NSF Protocol P172
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washers
Steam Assist
Steam Assist
adds steam into the washer before the main wash cycle and during
Hand Wash
,
Jeans
,
Dark
Colors
,
Whites
,
Normal/Light Colors
and
Towels/Sheets
cycles.
To use:
1.
Turn
Power
on and select one of the above wash cycles.
2.
Press
the
Steam Assist
button to activate.
3.
Press
the
Start
button.
Stain Removal Guide
The
Stain Removal Guide
feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your load. This
feature can be used with any wash cycle except
Sanitize
.
To use Stain Removal Guide:
1
. Select the wash cycle.
2
. Press the
Stain Removal Guide
button (the button will light up when it is on).
Continue to press to select
tomato
stain,
oily
stain,
grass
stain or
dirt
stain. The indicator light will show the
selected stain.
To select a different stain, press the
Stain Removal Guide
button until desired stain to be removed is lit.
To turn off
Stain Removal Guide,
press until the light on the button turns off.
NOTE:
The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match each stain type. Turning off
Stain Removal
Guide
will return the settings to default.
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Stain Removal Guide
Select Cycle and Push Button for stain options
NOTE:
The default
Sanitize
cycle water
temperature (Hot) can
NOT
be changed.
