USING YOUR WASHER
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ELECTING A CYCLE AND TIME
7-cycle model
Super Wash cycle
(on 7-cycle models)
The Super Wash cycle (18 minutes) features an
extended wash time for washing heavily soiled
loads that need maximum soil removal.
For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of
detergent recommended for a wash cycle.
Cottons Cycle
The Cottons cycle features high agitation and
longer spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this
cycle for cleaning sturdily-constructed cotton and
linen fabrics.
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On the 7-cycle model, select 10 or 14 minutes
of wash time, depending on whether your wash
load is lightly or moderately soiled.
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On the 5-cycle model, use 14 minutes of wash
time.
Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features high
agitations, a cool-down rinse and low spin speeds
to reduce wrinkling. Use 10 minutes of wash time to
clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics
that are moderately soiled.
D
RAIN AND SPIN
The Drain and Spin Only cycle helps shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items
by removing excess water.
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Delicates Cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation
speed for gentle soil removal, and low spin speeds to
reduce wrinkling. Use this 8-minute cycle to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to
moderately soiled.
Soak Cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and
soak time. Use this 30-minute cycle to remove heavy
soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water when soaking laundry. (Hot water can set
stains.) Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.
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When soaking with color safe bleach, you may
extend the soak cycle for up to 2 hours by lifting the
lid.
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When using liquid chlorine bleach, never extend the
soak cycle. Prolonged soaking with liquid chlorine
bleach may damage clothes.
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When soaking with detergent alone, soak for at least
5 minutes.
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When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a
new wash cycle.
NOTE: During the agitation and soak time, the wash
Cycle Status light will be on.
1. For a drain and spin, turn the Cycle Selector
knob to the Drain and Spin Only setting.
2. Push the Start/Pause button. The washer drains,
then spins.
5-cycle model