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Selecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
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The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Washer Sounds” to
learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash
cycle.
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Refer to “Understanding Washer Cycles” to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.
Cycle Control Knob
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin
speeds to shorten drying time.
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Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily-constructed
cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled.
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Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics
that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Super Wash cycle
The Super Wash cycle automatically pre-washes the laundry and
advances into the Normal wash cycle. The washer does not have
to be reset after the Super Wash cycle. Use this 18-minute cycle
when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal.
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For proper cleaning, use double the amount of detergent
recommended for the wash cycle.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a
cool-down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
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Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.
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Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and
some synthetics that are lightly soiled.
Delicate cycle
The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle
soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
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Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and
washable knits that are lightly soiled.
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. Hot water may set some
stains.
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Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive
recommended by manufacturer.
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After the 20-minute Soak cycle ends, add detergent and start
a new cycle.
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The 4-minute Pre-Wash time features high-speed agitation
to loosen stains. Once the Pre-Wash period ends, add
detergent and start a new cycle.
Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.
1.
Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.
2.
Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
1.
Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2.
Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1.
Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2.
Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on
the load.
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Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
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When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
soak water.
NOTE:
Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
NOTE:
Your washer/dryer does not come with a fabric softener
dispenser installed.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your
washer/dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of
this manual. Ask for part number 3350834.
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Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
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Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
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Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
Rewash.
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Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.
