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Settings
Select settings for agitation (Soil) and water temperature (Temp).
NOTE: Longer Spin times typically reduce dryer time/energy usage (i.e.: reduces total energy when using both a washer and a
dryer).
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Cycle Options
Stain PreTreat (on some models)
The Stain PreTreat feature allows the user to indicate what stains are on the garments in the load. This feature
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type selected and to an amount which enables a concentrated cleaning step. A stain scrubbing period, followed by an
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the wash phase is conducted for the cycle selected.
This feature can be applied to most wash cycles as described in the cycle guide.
To use Stain PreTreat:
1. Select the desired wash cycle.
2. Select the stain to be treated under the Stain PreTreat options.
• Recommended temperatures are optimal for stain removal performance; adjust temperature selection to suit load being
washed.
• Ensure stain is completely removed after wash cycle and before placing in dryer; very tough stains may require a second
treatment.
Stain PreTreat Guide
Category Recommended
Temperatures
Treatment/Wash
Stain For best results, before placing in
washer:
Tomato Cool/Warm Sauce
Catsup
Salsa
Pretreat with liquid detergent or stain
remover product; rinse with cool water.
Dirt Cool/Warm Dirt
Clay
Mud
Allow dirt to dry; remove loose dirt using
a brush. Rinse with cool water.
Grass Cold/Warm Grass
Lipstick
Chocolate
Gravy
Mayonnaise
BBQ Sauce
Pretreat with liquid detergent or stain
remover product. Brush lightly; rinse
with cold water.
Wine Cool/Warm Wine
Soda
Kool-Aid
Tea
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Juice
Beer
Pretreat with mixture of Oxi product and
cool water. Add Oxi product along with
detergent in the washer.
Operating Instructions
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