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Laundry Guide
Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these
wash cycles.
LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
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Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type
of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This
wash system, along with less water, will create too much
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular
detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times
and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in
component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE
detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for
the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use.
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Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
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Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.
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Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
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Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
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Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
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Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
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Treat spots and stains.
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Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.
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Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and
load evenly.
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Wash small items, such as infant socks, in a mesh garment
bag. To create a balanced load it is recommended that more
than one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag
be filled with equal amounts of material.
NOTE: If you are washing only small items, it is
recommended that more than one mesh garment bag be
used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal
amounts of material.
CYCLE
SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Sanitary
Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, etc.
✔
✔
Whitest Whites
Soiled white fabrics
✔
✔
Heavy Duty
Sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments.
✔
✔
Normal/Casual
Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of polyester,
nylon, cotton, linen, or cotton blends
✔
✔
Delicate
Special-care items marked “Hand Washable”
✔
✔
Hand Washables
Special-care items marked “Hand Washable”
✔
✔
Clean Washer
No clothes
✔
Soak
Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or nylon
✔
Rinse/Spin
Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or nylon
✔
Drain/Spin
Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or nylon
✔
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
