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Quick Wash cycle
This cycle features low-speed agitation forgentle s oil r emoval,
while providing high spinspeeds toshorten d rying t imes. Select
this cycle forsmall loads oflightly soiled items thatyouneed ina
hurry.
Soak cycle
This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time 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 the
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care
items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
NOTE: An EXTRA RINSE option is available (on some models).
See "Starting Your Washer."
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer's
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on
the load.
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Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
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When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak
water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The
damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
Always dilute fabric softener with V_to 1 cup (125 to
250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
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Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
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Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
Rewash.
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Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.
Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the
basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation,
separating the lint from the water. The lint spins out of the system
during the spin part of the cycle.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected
in the
tub or strainer.
CARING FOR YOUR
WASHER
Cleaning
the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally
wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning
the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning
the liquid fabric
softener
dispenser
Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both
hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after
cleaning.
NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not
add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
softener use only.
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