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Cotton cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief
period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens.
High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select up to 15 minutes of
wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are
moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the
shortest time setting.
Super Wash cycle
Select the Super Wash cycle to wash heavily soiled loads that
need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent
recommended for a wash cycle.
Synthetics/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down
to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and
synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a
cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select up
to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean
lightly to moderately soiled loads.
Delicates cycle
This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal
from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Select up to 6 minutes of wash time,
depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled
loads.
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.
Prewash cycle
This cycle features a brief period of high-speed agitation to help
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some
stains. After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a
new wash cycle.
Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin are
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.”
Drain and Spin
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.
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for proper 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 onto
the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the
load.
■ Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
■ 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.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
■ Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
■ 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.
■ 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.