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6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the
type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
Your washer uses automatic temperature control to maintain
a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and
cold water. This helps eliminate undissolved detergent and
ensures consistent cleaning results. The cold wash is
regulated at approximately 24ºC (75ºF) by adding small
amounts of hot water during the cold fill. The warm wash is
maintained at approximately 38ºC (100ºF).
NOTE: Make sure that both hot and cold water taps are fully
turned on or the automatic temperature control feature will
not work properly.
Water Temp
Use For
Hot
Whites and pastels
44°C (111°F)
Heavy soils
or above
Warm
Bright colours
32°-43°C
Moderate to light soils
(90°-110°F)
Cold
Colours that bleed or fade
21°-32°C
Light soils
(70°-90°F)
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 21°C (70ºF),
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to
remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
7. (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. On some
models, the Extra Rinse feature is part of the cycle (see "Extra
Rinse and Spin").
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Some models have a CYCLE SIGNAL
selector. Set the CYCLE SIGNAL selector to ON if you want
your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete.
The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should
be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.
9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the
wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a
small load size setting. See "Selecting a Cycle and Time."
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
To stop or restart your washer
To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
knob. Do NOT stop the washer while it's pumping out the
water.
To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.
Selecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
NOTE: When tested to AS2040-1990 for wash performance, the
Regular/Normal cycle was selected with extra large load size,
warm wash, and cold rinse.
The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal. Refer to "Normal Sounds" to learn more
about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
Refer to "Understanding Washer Cycles" to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.
NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer
you purchased may vary from the model shown and will not have
all of the cycles described.
Regular cycle
This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps to low-
speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds
shorten drying times. Select up to 12 minutes of wash time
(depending on your model) for cleaning lightly, moderately or
heavily soiled loads. For lightly soiled loads, use the shortest time
setting.
Super Wash - Use this setting for washing heavily soiled loads
that need maximum soil removal. Follow detergent
manufacturer's directions for heavily soiled clothing. The Super
Wash setting automatically prewashes the laundry and advances
into the Normal cycle.
Casual/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps to low-
speed agitation for cleaning permanent press and synthetic
fabrics that are lightly or moderately soiled. To reduce wrinkling,
this cycle features a cool-down phase at the end of the wash
followed by a low-speed spin. After the rinse, the cycle ends with
a short high-speed spin for maximum water removal. Use the
4-minute Light or Delicate setting (depending on your model) for
cleaning delicate items and washable knits that are lightly or
moderately soiled.
Hand Washables cycle
This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and
short soaks to gently clean special care items. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning lightly soiled hand
washables.
Woolens - Use this setting for washable woollens and knits that
are lightly soiled. For best results, select cold wash and rinse
when using this setting. Please note that the automatic
temperature control feature on this washer will blend cold and
warm water to give a wash water temperature of approximately
24°C (75°F).
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