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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after
starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection. Press Start to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
eWash* Use eWash to save energy on specific wash cycles. eWash cannot be used on %DVNHW&OHDQ,
4XLFN5LQVH, and Drain & Spin wash cycles.
Cold Care* Cycle changes to the most energy efficient settings.
Whites
For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
This cycle provides the best overall
cleaning and should be used for most everyday items. Provides regular wash and high speed spin.
Colors* or For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle provides the best overall
Normal/Light Colors*
cleaning and should be used for most everyday items.
'DUN Colors* For non-colorfast dark cottons and blends. Provides gentle wash with periods of soak and wash followed by a high
speed spin.
Perm. Press* For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits. Provides gentle wash with periods of soak and low
speed spin.
Delicates
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides
extra gentle wash and
low speed spin.
Jeans*
For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans.
Provides
gentle wash
and high speed spin. (
For heavily soiled work
jeans, use Whites/Heavy cycle.)
Hand Wash For items labeled hand washable with light soils. Provides a super gentle wash and an extra low speed spin.
Towels/Sheets* Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides regular wash and high
speed spin.
Heavy Duty* An above normal cycle for heavily soiled or stained clothes. A soak cycle is added and the agitate cycle is
extended for extra cleaning. This more aggressive cycle should be used sparingly.
Speed Wash*
For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides regular wash and high speed spin.
%DVNHW&OHDQ* Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. Recommended use of once per month. NOTE: Never load
laundry
while using %DVNHW&OHDQ. The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. See the Care and
Cleaning section.
4XLFN5LQVH* Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides a high speed spin.
Drain & Spin For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a high speed spin.
* On some models
Controls
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Options
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This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically. On
some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob.
Extra Rinse
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the Extra Rinse option to better remove additional residues.
Fabric Softener/Deep Rinse
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Deep Rinse.
NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer. They do not work correctly in high efficiency washers.
Delay Wash
On some models, as the Delay Wash pad is repeatedly pressed, the delay time sets to 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, 9 hours, and
back to clear (0 minutes).
On other models, as the Delay Wash pad is repeatedly pressed, the delay time sets to 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, and back to clear (0 hours).
For all models, if the Delay Wash pad is pressed for 3 seconds, it clears (regardless of the delay time).
Signal
Use the Signal pad to change the volume of the end of cycle signal. Press the pad until you reach the desired volume or off.
Settings Individual settings for agitation (Soil), water temperature (Temp), and spin (Spin) can be set from the minimum (lowest in
column) to maximum (highest in column). In general, the higher up the column, the more energy will be used.
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