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USING THE W
A
SHER
Getting started
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Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob
- For model HTW200 only.
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 you 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.
Items to Wash
Cycle
Wash Temp
Soil
Level
Spin
Selection
(Duration)
Cycle Details
Cycle for
normal, regular,
or typical use
for washing up
to a full load of
normally soiled
cotton clothing.
Colors
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Normal
Normal
Cycle for normal, regular, or typical use for washing up
to a full load of normally soiled cotton clothing. Multiple
wash temperature selections are available within this
single cycle:
Tap Cold: Coldest selection available, adds no hot water.
Cold: Adds some hot water to aid dissolving
detergents in colder climates.
Cool: Adds more hot water to increase cleaning.
The Normal cycle is identical in cycle steps, wash times,
etc. for each wash temperature selection available.
All rinses are cold.
Whites and
household linens
Whites
Hot
Heavy
Medium
Light
Normal
Provides the hottest hot temperature available (based
on your water heater setting) with longer wash periods
to clean and brighten your whites. It is recommended
that a Oxi or chlorine bleach product appropriate for
items being washed be used with this cycle to maximize
whitening performance. Note that three soil levels are
available: Heavy, Regular, and Light. Rinse is cold.
Light colored
items. More
heavily soiled or
items with body
soils.
Casuals
Warm
Heavy
Medium
Light
Normal
Wash temperature and wash profile tailored for items
that are more heavily soiled and/or contain body
soils. Note that three soil levels are available: Heavy,
Regular, and Light. Rinse is cold.
Lingerie and
special care
fabrics with
light soil.
Water-resistant,
bedding and
bulky items,
such as large
coats, mattress
pads, and bath
mats.
Delicates
Cool
Light
Normal
Utilizes a unique “tri-pulse” extra gentle agitate profile
and a low spin speed to provide special care to
delicate fabrics. It is recommended to place small or
ultra delicate items in mesh bags before washing.
Wet load of
items.
Drain &
Spin
Normal
Utilizes a high speed spin to extract water from wet
items.
NOTE:
Water temperature selections are embedded within the wash cycles. For the
Colors Cycle
Normal
, there are multiple
temperature selections available. For other cycles, such as
Whites
, there is only one temperature available but there are
multiple soil levels embedded. Select the cycle, temperature and soil level that best matches items being washed.
D
Wash Cycles-Cycle Selector Knob - Continued
- For models GTW540, GTW525, GTW500, GTW490,
GTW485, GTW480, GTW465, GTW460, GTW340, GTW335, GTW330, GTW220 & HTW240 only.
Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance
condition that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage.
For Waterproof, Water-Resistant, or Bulky:
•
Only use the
Bulky
(or
Delicates
) cycle.
•
Using other cycles can cause excessive vibration and may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, or
floor.
•
Do not mix waterproof and non-waterproof items.
•
Read the
Owner’s Manual
for wash cycle details.
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