Getting started
Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
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The wash cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the
knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle/options to the new selection. Press Start to begin the
new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best wash cycle settings. For optimal performance,
select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed.
Selections and options shown in bold are the recommended settings for that cycle.
Some cycles and options may not be available on some models.
Items to Wash
Cycle
Cycle for normal,
Colors/
regular, or typical
Normal
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Casual clothes,
Casuals
lightly soiled
office wear.
Lingerie and
Delicates
special care
fabrics with light
soil. Water-
resistant, bedding
and bulky items,
such as large
coats, mattress
pads, and bath
mats.
Medium to lightly
Active
soiled athletic
Wear
wear items of
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Small loads of
Quick
lightly soiled
Wash
items that are
needed in a hurry.
Examples include
one casual wear
outfit or 3 soccer
uniforms.
Wet load of items.
Drain &
For items that
Spin
need only to be
rinsed, use this
cycle with Deep
Rinse option.
10
Wash Temp Soil Level
Hot
Ex. Heavy
Warm
Heavy
Mild
Normal
Cool
Light
Cold
Tap
Hot
Ex. Heavy
Warm
Heavy
Mild
Normal
Cool
Light
Cold
Tap
Hot
Ex. Heavy
Warm
Heavy
Mild
Normal
Cool
Light
Cold
Tap
Hot
Ex. Heavy
Warm
Heavy
Mild
Normal
Cool
Light
Cold
Tap
Hot
Ex. Heavy
Warm
Heavy
Mild
Normal
Cool
Light
Cold
Tap
Spin
Options Available
Selection
(Duration)
Max
Auto Soak
More
Deep Rinse
Normal
Delay Wash
No Spin
Extra Rinse
Max
Deep Fill
More
Auto Soak
Normal
Deep Rinse
No Spin
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Max
Deep Fill
More
Auto Soak
Normal
Deep Rinse
No Spin
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Max
Deep Fill
More
Auto Soak
Normal
Deep Rinse
No Spin
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Max
Deep Fill
More
Auto Soak
Normal
Deep Rinse
No Spin
Delay Wash
Extra Rinse
Max
Deep Rinse
More
Extra Rinse
Normal
No Spin
Cycle Details
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical
use for washing up to a full load
of normally soiled cotton clothing.
Choose the Heavy or Extra Heavy
soil level selection and Warm or
Hot water temperature selection
as appropriate for your clothes
load for a higher degree of
cleaning. Incorporates multi-stage
fills and wash periods to provide
optimal fabric care.
Wash cycle tailored to care for
casual clothes and office wear
items.
Utilizes a unique "tri-pulse" extra
gentle agitate profile and a low
spin speed to provide special
care to delicate fabrics. It is
recommended to place small or
ultra delicate items in mesh bags
before washing.
Cycle designed for care of
medium to lightly soiled active
wear, athletic wear, and technical
fabrics. Incorporates a dual
stage wash period with soak to
effectively treat body soils and
odors. Use Normal cycle with the
Extra Heavy soil level selection
for heavily soiled sports clothing
constructed of sturdy fabric.
Utilizes more intense agitation
profile, expedited wash period,
and time saving continuous spray
rinse to clean small lightly soiled
loads in the fastest time possible.
Utilizes a high speed spin to
extract water from wet items.
For items that need to be rinsed,
select the Deep Rinse option
when using this cycle.
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