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Safety Instructions
Wash Cycle
The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The knob can be turned in either
direction. Turning the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset
the cycle to the new selection. Press START to begin the new cycle selection.
REMEMBER: When choosing
the cycle, the Cycle Selector
knob can be pointed anywhere
within the shaded range for
the cycle setting.
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in. The wash time is the length of the
wash agitation. The 6 MIN light will remain lit during drain and spin. When the Selector knob is
set to a new cycle the Indicator Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will
go through. On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the SOAK light will not light up.
The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your clothing.
COTTONS For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
NORMAL/FAST
EASY CARE For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits.
GENTLE/FAST
CASUALS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. The HEAVY cycle has 3 agitate/pause
PULSED/SLOW cycles to clean your heavily soiled items. The MEDIUM cycle has 2 agitate/pause cycles.
Stain Assist For adding a short agitation and a soaking period to the beginning of the CASUALS cycle.
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil.
GENTLE/SLOW
PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes. Make sure to follow with a regular
NORMAL/SLOW wash cycle.
Stain Wash For heavily soiled or stained items. A heavy duty wash cycle with extra agitation and
soak periods.
QUICK RINSE For quickly rinsing chlorine, perspiration, stains, etc., out of clothes.
15 MIN/30 MIN For very soiled clothes. Begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time,
AUTO SOAK then moves through the rest of the cycle automatically.
START
Press START to begin the cycle. Pressing START again or raising the lid will PAUSE the cycle
and the Cycle indicator light will blink.
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