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Getting started - Washer
Your washer has a security system that prevents opening
the lid during the spin cycle. The lid lock prevents anyone
(especially children) from reaching into the washer while
the basket is spinning. The lid lock will release within 5
seconds after the basket stops spinning.
Washer Cycles
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The washer 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 to the new selection. Press Start
to begin the new cycle selection.
The chart below will help you match the items to be washed with the best washer cycle settings. For optimal
performance, select the cycle that most closely matches the items being washed. Selections shown in bold are
the recommended settings for that cycle.
Off - Washer is turned off and the Start button does not function. NOTE: When the control is turned to Off, the
Status lights are off.
NOTE: The cycle selector does not rotate during the operation of the washer.
Items to Wash
Cycle for normal, regular,
or typical use for washing
up to a full load of normally
soiled cotton clothing.
Whites and household linens
Large coats, bed spreads,
mattress covers, sleeping
bags, and similar large
bulky items.
Casual clothes, lightly
soiled office wear.
Lingerie and special care
fabrics with light soil.
Small loads of lightly soiled
items that are needed in a
hurry.
Wet load of items. For items
that need only to be rinsed,
use this cycle with 2nd Rinse
option (on some models).
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Cycle Wash Temp
Colors Hot Use Colors Medium/
Medium/ Warm washing up to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Choose the
Colors Warm or Hot water temperature selection as appropriate for your clothes
Normal
Cool load for a higher degree of cleaning. Incorporates multi-stage fills and
Cold wash periods to provide optimal fabric care.
Tap Cold
Whites Hot Cycle tailored to clean and brighten your whites.
Warm
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Bulky Hot Provides a max fill wash water level to wash bulky items. Also incorporates a
Items Warm deep fill rinse to effectively rinse bulky items.
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Casuals Hot Wash cycle tailored to care for casual clothes and office wear items.
Warm Incorporates multi-stage fills and wash periods to provide optimal fabric care.
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Delicates Hot Utilizes a gentle agitate profile and a low spin speed to provide special care
Warm to delicate fabrics. It is recommended to place small or ultra delicate items in
Colors mesh bags before washing.
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Speed Hot Utilizes an expedited wash cycle and time-saving continuous spray rinse to
Wash Warm clean small lightly soiled loads in the fastest time possible.
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Drain & Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet items. For items that
Spin need to be rinsed, select the 2nd Rinse option (on some models) when
using this cycle.
Trying to open the lid while locked could result in injuries.
If the lid does not unlock after spinning, please contact
service.
NOTE: If there is a power outage the lid lock can take 3
minutes to release.
Cycle Details
cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for
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