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Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
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The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
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Page 13 describes what happens during
a wash cycle.
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
10
PAUSE
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
6
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
20
SOAK
OFF
14
10
6
LIGHT SOIL
4
PRE-WASH
NORMAL
PERMANENT
PRESS
DELICATES
REGULAR SOIL
HEAVY SOIL
18
EXTRA WASH
Cycle Control Knob with separate
water temperature selector
Extra Wash cycle
The Extra Wash cycle (18 minutes) features
an extended wash time for washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal. For improved cleaning, use two
times the amount of detergent recom-
mended for a wash cycle.
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features high agitation
speeds and longer spin speeds to shorten
drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning
cotton and linen fabrics. Select 6 (Light), 10
(Regular), or 14 (Heavy) minutes of wash
time, depending on whether your load is
lightly, moderately, or heavily soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-
down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce
wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning perma-
nent press and some synthetic fabrics.
Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal.
Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use this
6 minute cycle for cleaning lightly to moder-
ately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of
agitation and soak time to help remove
heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.
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Use warm water when soaking laundry.
Hot water can set stains. See pages 21-23
for stain removal information.
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Use the amount of detergent or pre-soak
additive recommended by the manufacturer.
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After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
Pre-Wash cycle
(on some models)
The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period
of agitation to help remove heavy soils and
stains that need pretreatment. See pages
21-23 for stain removal information. Once
the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.
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