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12.
Set a delayed wash
If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may
choose the Delay Hrs. option. This will delay the start of the
wash cycle by up to 12 hours.
To set a delayed wash:
1. Touch SELECT DELAY HRS. to set the desired delay time.
2. Touch and hold START to start the delay countdown. The
countdown stops blinking.
13.
Touch and hold START to begin
wash cycle
Touch and hold START to start the wash cycle. To pause
a cycle in progress, touch START once, then touch and
hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock,
unlock, and lock again. The washer door will remain locked
during the wash cycle.
Unlocking the door to add garments:
If you need to open the door to add 1 or 2
missed garments, you may do so while the
“Add a Garment” light is lit. The time allowed
to add a garment will vary based on cycle
selection and load size.
Touch START once; the door will unlock once
the washer movement has stopped. This may
take several minutes. Then close the door and
touch and hold START again to restart the cycle.
Adding items after “Add a Garment” light
is off:
Cancel current cycle. Water will drain and you
will need to reselect cycle and restart.
For wash performance and optimal energy
savings, add garments only when the “Add
a Garment” light is on.
14.
Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Promptly remove garments after cycle has
completed to avoid odor and rusting of
metal objects on garments. When unloading
garments, pull back the door seal and check
for small items between the tub and the
washer drum.
If you will be unable to remove the load
®
promptly, use the Fresh Hold
option. If the
®
Fresh Hold
option is selected, the washer will
automatically activate the fan and tumble the
OR
®
load periodically for up to 12 hours. To turn off the Fresh Hold
option, touch POWER/CANCEL. To set the washer so that the
Fresh Hold
®
option does not come on for future cycles, touch
Fresh Hold.
NOTES:
®
The door will remain locked while the Fresh Hold
option
is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch
POWER/CANCEL.
A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after
the wash cycle is complete. This is normal.
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid
odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry
between uses.
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