Selecting a cycle and time
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.
If your washer has 8 cycles, the Cycle
Control Knob is shown below. If your washer
has 7 cycles, the Cycle Control Knob is
shown on the next page.
l The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
l An Extra Rinse option is available in all
cycles except Super Wash and the Regu-
lar cycle (see page 8).
l Refer to page 12 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
8-Cycle Models:
7LSC 8244
7LSP 8244
Super Wash cycle
The Super Wash cycle automatically
prewashes the load and advances into the
Heavy cycle. (The washer does not have to
be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use
this 15minute cycle when washing heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil
removal.
NOTE: For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for the
load size.
Heavy cycle
The Heavy cycle features the Gentle Wash
System and high agitation and spin speeds,
l Use 9 to 12 minutes of wash time, to clean
large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics
that are moderately to heavily soiled.
l Use QUICK WASH, 6 minutes of wash
time, to clean sturdily constructed fabrics
that are lightly soiled.
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten
drying time. All rinses are cold in this cycle.
l Use NORMAL, 9 to 12 minutes of wash
time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that
are moderately to heavily soiled.
l Use SOFT WASH, 6 minutes of wash time,
to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
lightly soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,
and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
l Use NORMAL, 9 minutes of wash time, to
clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
l Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to
clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly soiled.
Delicate cycle
The Delicate cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
lightly soiled.
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