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Items to Wash Cycle
Wash
Temp
Soil Level
Spin
Selection
Options Available Cycle Details
Cycle for normal,
regular, or typical
use for washing
up to a full load
of normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Colors Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Max/
Extra
Normal
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
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 the clothes load for a higher degree
of cleaning. Incorporates multi-stage
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optimal fabric care.
Dark colored
items, linens, and
mixed loads.
Dark
Colors
Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Max/
Extra
Normal
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Lower wash temperatures, a shorter
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(on some models) minimizes fading
and spotting of dark colored fabrics.
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periods to provide optimal fabric care.
Casual clothes,
lightly soiled
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Casuals Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Max/
Extra
Normal
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Wash period tailored to care for
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periods to provide optimal fabric care.
Lingerie and
special care
fabrics with light
soil.
Delicates Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Max/
Extra
Normal
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Utilizes a unique “tri-pulse” extra gentle
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to delicate fabrics. It is recommended
to place small or ultra-delicate items in
mesh bags before washing.
Dark colored
fabrics and mixed
loads.
Cold
Wash
Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Max/
Extra
Normal
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Cycle combines multiple extended
wash agitation periods with soak
periods to provide enhanced cleaning
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with colder water temperatures.
Medium to lightly
soiled athletic
wear items of
technical or
synthetic fabrics.
Active
Wear
Hot
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Ex. Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Ex. Light
Max/
Extra
Normal
Stain PreTreat Guide
Deep Fill
Auto Soak
Deep Rinse
2nd Rinse
Cycle designed for care of medium to
lightly soiled active wear, athletic wear,
and technical fabrics. Incorporates a
multi-stage wash period with soak to
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Use the Heavy Duty cycle for heavily
soiled sports clothing constructed of
sturdy fabric.
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Wash Cycles - Cycle Selector Knob
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 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.
Operating Instructions
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