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3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine
bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on
some models). Bleach will be diluted automatically
during the wash part of the cycle.
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Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load.
Use less with a smaller load size.
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Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
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To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do
not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the
washer basket.
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Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric
softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on
some models). Softener is added automatically during
the rinse portion of the cycle.
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Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser
with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in
the opening.
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Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the
clothes.
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Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
5. Close the washer lid.
6. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for
your wash load and the type of fabric being washed.
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Choose a load size that allows the load to move
freely for best fabric care. See "Loading".
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You may change the load size selection after the
washer has started filling by turning the selector to a
different setting.
7. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting
for the type of fabric and soils being washed.
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Use the warmest water safe for fabric.
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Follow garment label instructions.
HOT: 111°F (44°C) or above
– Whites and pastels
– Heavy and greasy soils
WARM: 90° to 110°F (32° to 43°C)
– Bright colors
– Moderate to light soils
COLD: 70° to 90°F (21° to 32°C)
– Colors that bleed or fade
– Light soils
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an EXTRA
RINSE selector. For an additional rinse and spin at the
end of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to
ON. On some models, the Extra Rinse feature is part of
the cycle.
9. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have a CYCLE
SIGNAL selector. Set the CYCLE SIGNAL selector to
ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash
cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when you are
washing items that should be removed from the washer
as soon as the cycle ends.
10. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to
the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when
using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle
and Time.”
