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Temperature
Selectthe water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles,Alwaysfollow fabric manufacturer's care labelor instructions when laundering,
PerfecTemp sensesthe incoming water temperature and adjusts the fillwater to obtain a more precisetemperature range for all wash
temperatures except TAPCOLD,Forexample, in a COLDwash selection, somewarm water may be added to reach a temperature
neededto better dissolve detergents, Often,detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates,
Duringwinter months, when the water entering your home iscolder, or for locations with very cold water year round, usethe PerfecTemp
COLDto help dissolve powdered detergents andto improve the cleaning of your clothes,
The TAPCOLDfeature turns the PerfecTemp feature on your washer off and usesyour household tap water temperature for a COLD
wash, This can provide energy savings byreducing the amount of hot water usedin your wash,
Options
Autosoak Option (on some models)
This option begins with a brief agitation, soaks for a specified period of time, then moves through the rest of the cycle
automatically, On some models, this option is located on the Cycle Selector knob,
2nd Rinse Option (on some models)
When you use extra detergent or bleach to clean heavily soiled clothes, use the 2nd Rinse option to better remove additional
residues,
Extended Spin Option (on some models)
Use this option to extract more water from your clothes, Clothes will be drier when this option is selected and will dry more
quickly in your dryer,
Fabric Softener and Power Rinse
Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer or to select the enhanced Power Rinse,
NOTE: Do not use fabric softener dispensing balls with this washer, They do not work correctly in high-efficiency washers,
Status Indicator Lights
The Cycle Indicator Lights show what stage the washer is in, When the Selector knob isset to a new cycle, the Indicator
Lights will flash momentarily, showing what stages the cycle will go through, On models without an AUTO SOAK option, the
SOAK lightwillnotlightup, I 0 0 0 0 0
IFILL SOAK WASH RINSE SPIN
Wash Cycle--Cycle Selector Knob
The wash cycle controls the length and intensity of the washing process, The knob can be turned in either direction, Turning
the Cycle Selector knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and reset the cycle to the new selection, PressSTARTto
begin the new cycle selection,
WHITES For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes, This cycle provides the best overall
cleaning and should be used for most everyday items, Provides a regular wash and a high speed spin,
PREWASH For removing surface dirt from heavily soiled clothes, Make sure to follow with a regular wash cycle,
COLORS For non-colorfast cottons and blends or items that are labeled cold wash, Provides a regular wash with periods of
soak and a high speed spin,
PERMANENT PRESS For wrinkle-free and permanent press items and knits, Provides a regular wash with periods of
soak and a low speed spin,
DELICATES For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil, Provides an extra gentle wash and a low speed spin,
HAND WASH For items labeled hand washable with light soil, Provides an extra low speed spin,
SPEED WASH For small loads of lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry, Provides a high speed spin,
DRAIN &SPIN OR SPIN ONLY For draining the tub and spinning water out of the clothes, Provides a high speed spin,
TOWELS & SHEETS Provides periods of agitation and soak tailored for washing towels and sheets, Provides a regular wash
and a high speed spin,
JEANS For washing medium to lightly soiled jeans, Provides a gentle wash and a high speed spin, (For heavily soiled work
jeans, use WHITES cycle,)
QUICK RINSE Rinses and spins non-soiled items where a rinse only is desired, Provides a high speed spin,
START
Press START to begin the cycle, Pressing START again will PAUSE the cycle and the Cycle indicator light will blink,
To continue the cycle, press STARTagain or close the lid, If machine is paused more than 24 hours, the cycle will be
cancelled, To stop the cycle, hold the button for 3 seconds, If water remains in the machine, select the DRAIN & SPIN
OR SPIN ONLY cycle to drain tub and spin water out of the washer tub,
Raising the lid will stop agitation or spin action but does not pause the cycle,