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USING YOUR WASHER
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TARTING YOUR WASHER
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7. Set the Water Temperature selector (on some
models) to the
correct setting for the
type of fabrics and soils
being washed.
NOTE: On models
without a separate Water
Temperature selector, see
“Cycle Options” in the
“Selecting a Cycle and
Time” section.
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Use the warmest water safe for fabric.
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Follow garment label instructions.
HOT: 120°F (49°C) or above.
– Whites and pastels.
– Heavy and greasy soils.
WARM: 90 to 110°F (32 to 44°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.
9. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have an end of
cycle signal. Set the Cycle Signal to ON if you
want the washer to alert you when the wash
cycle is complete.
10.
Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it
clockwise to the desired
wash cycle.
See “Selecting
a cycle and time” later in
this section.
11. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the
washer.
12.
(OPTIONAL STEP) On models without bleach
dispenser, if desired, add measured liquid
chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitat-
ing.
See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach”
later in this section.
13.
(OPTIONAL STEP) On models without
fabric softener dispenser, if desired, add
measured liquid fabric softener to the rinse
water.
See “Adding Liquid Fabric Softener”
later in this section.
NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycle Control knob. To restart the washer,
close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle
Control knob.
