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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach after
the washer starts agitating.
See “Adding liquid chlorine bleach.”
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted liquid fabric
softener to the final rinse cycle.
See “Adding liquid fabric softener.”
Stopping/restarting your washer
• To stop your washer at any time, push
in the Cycle Control Knob.
• To restart the washer, close the lid (if open)
and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
• The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal.
Refer to “Understanding normal washer
sounds” to learn more about the sounds
you may hear during a wash cycle.
• Refer to “Understanding what happens in
each cycle” to learn what happens during
a wash cycle.
• All rinses are cold.