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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The Cycle Selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after
starting u cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. PressStart to begin the new cycle selection.
NOTE:When the knob is turned to another cycle, the tub light is turned on to assist in loading.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
Speedwash For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Provides light wash/rinse and short high speed spin.
Delicates For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.Provides light wash and low speed spin.
HandWash For items labeled hand washable with light soils.Providesan extra light was and a medium speed spin.
Heavy DuBy/HeowSoJlAn 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.
Dark Colors For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash. Provides normal wash and medium speed
spin.
Whites For heavy to lightly soiled whites, household linens, work and play clothes. Provides a heavy wash and a high
speed spin.
Normal/ught colors For heaW to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. This cycle providesthe best
overall cleaning and should be usedfor most everyday items. Providesnormal wash and medium speed spin.
Towels/Sheets Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets. Provides normal wash and a
high speed spin.
Jeans For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans. Provides normal wash and an medium speed spin. (For heavily
soiled work jeans, use Whites cycle.)
Bulky Items/ For large coats, bed spreads, mattress covers, sleeping bags and similar large and bulky items. Large items
comforters, P illows such as blankets, comforters, jackets and small rugs. Provides a normal wash and an extra heavy spin.
Quick Rinse Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired. Provides an extra light wash and an
extra heavy speed spin. Fabric Softener and Extra Rinse options are available with this cycle.
Drain & Spin For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes. Provides a normal wash and a medium speed
spin.
BASKETclean Use for cleaning the basket of residue and odor. The washer will fill with hot water. Usethis cycle once a
month with liquid chlorine bleach or Tide@Washing Machine Cleaner.NOTE:Never load laundry while using
BASKETclean The laundry may become damaged or contaminated. See the Care and Cleaning section.
Stein Rernovel Guide
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Stain Removal Guide
The Stain Removal Guide feature allows you to indicate what stains are on the garments in your loud. This
feature can be used with any wash cycle.
To use Stain Removal Guide:
1. Select the wash cycle.
2. Press the Stain Removal Guide button (the button will light up when it is on).
Continue to press to select tomato stain, oily stain, grass stain or dirt stain. The indicator light will show the
selected stain.
To select a different stain, press the Stain Removal Guide button until desired stain to be removed is lit.
To turn offStain Removal Guide press until the light on the button turns off.
NOTE: The Soil and Temperature levels will be changed to match each stain type. Turning off Stain Removal
Guide will return the settings to default.
O ettings
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 washer energy will be used.
NOTE:Higher Spin speeds typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e.reduces total energy when using both a washer and a dryer.)