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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length 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.
REMEMBER:
When choosing
the cycle, the Cycle Selector
knob can be pointed anywhere
within the shaded range for
the cycle setting.
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. The wash time is the length of the
wash agitation. The
6 MIN
light will remain lit during drain and spin. 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.
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.
NORMAL/FAST
EASY CARE
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
GENTLE/FAST
CASUALS
For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. The
HEAVY
cycle has 3 agitate/pause
PULSED/SLOW
cycles to clean your heavily soiled items. The
MEDIUM
cycle has 2 agitate/pause cycles.
Stain Assist
For adding a short agitation and a soaking period to the beginning of the
CASUALS
cycle.
DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
GENTLE/SLOW
PREWASH
For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular
NORMAL/SLOW
wash cycle.
Stain Wash
For heavily soiled or stained items. A heavy duty wash cycle with extra agitation and
soak periods.
QUICK RINSE
For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.
15 MIN/30 MIN
For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,
AUTO SOAK
then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
START
Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle
and the Cycle indicator light will blink.
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