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OPERATION
Wash Cycles
You can wash laundry items more thoroughly by
selecting the wash cycle that best suits the type
of items to be washed. Turn the
cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for
the corresponding wash cycle will turn on. See page
22, Basic operation, for more details on operating
methods.
Allergiene™
: Reducing Laundry Allergens
This cycle is a powerful, high temperature cycle
designed specifically to reduce certain allergens.
NOTE
Selecting the Allergiene™ cycle automatically
incorporates steam into the wash cycle.
The Allergiene™ cycle can significantly reduce
allergens in bedding and clothing.
The Allergiene™ cycle helps reduce dust mite
populations and helps reduce allergens.
Due to the higher energy and temperatures
used, the Allergiene™ cycle is not
recommended for wool, silk, leather, or any
other delicate or temperature sensitive items
Sanitary
: Reducing Laundry Bacteria
This wash cycle reduces 99% of bacteria on laundry
through high temperature.
Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, Family Sized Clothes Washers
NOTE
This cycle has been certified by NSF using Tide
HE powder.
Bright Whites™
This cycle is for washing white items only.
Bulky/Large
: Blankets or Bulky Items
This cycle is for washing blankets or bulky items.
Cotton/Normal
: Normal Items
Use this cycle to wash all normal items, except
delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.
NOTE
A
If you press
and then
another cycle, the washing machine proceeds
to Cotton/Normal.
B
to the desired
Protocol P172
: White Fabrics
C
without selecting
Heavy Duty
: Heavily Soiled Items
This cycle is for washing heavily soiled laundry
through more powerful tub rotation.
Perm. Press
: Wrinkle-Free Items
This cycle is for washing items such as wrinkle-free
clothes or tablecloths to minimize wrinkles.
Delicates
: Sheer Items
This cycle is for washing lingerie or sheer and lacy
clothes which can easily be damaged.
Towels
This cycle is for washing towels.
Speed Wash
: Washing Quickly
Use the Speed Wash cycle to quickly wash lightly
soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and
rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled
garments.
NOTE
Use very little detergent in this cycle. If you
want more rinsing, you can add an extra rinse
by using the Extra Rinse option button.