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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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Instructions
Control settings.
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Wash Cycles
The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match
the wash setting with the loads. The GentleClean
™
lifters lightly tumble the clothes into the water and
detergent solution to clean the load.
WHITES/
For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons, household linens, work and play clothes.
HEAVY DUTY
Can use the
STEAM ASSIST
option with this cycle.
COLORS/NORMAL
For heavy to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household linens, work and play
clothes. Can use the
STEAM ASSIST
option with this cycle.
WRINKLE FREE
For Easy Care and permanent press items. Can use the
STEAM ASSIST
option with
(PERMA PRESS)
this cycle.
ACTIVE WEAR
For active sports, exercise and some casual wear clothes. Fabrics include modern
technology finishes and fibers such as spandex, stretch and micro-fibers. Can use
the
STEAM ASSIST
option with this cycle.
STEAM REFRESH
To de-wrinkle 1 to 5 cotton blend items. This is not a wash cycle, but a cycle that
applies only steam to the garments. Select the correct number of garments using
the arrow keys and press
ENTER
.
The washer will beep upon completion of the cycle, and will continue to tumble
for 30 minutes to keep wrinkles from setting in. Press
START/PAUSE
to remove
clothes.
If clothes are slightly damp after completion of the cycle, hang dry clothes
for 5 minutes before wearing.
HANDWASH
For items labeled hand-washable with light soils. Provides gentle rocking to mimic
the handwashing action.
DELICATES
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light to normal soil. Provides gentle
tumbling and soak during wash and rinse.
WASHABLE
For the washing of machine washable wool products, provided that they are
WOOL
washed according to the instructions on the garment label. When selecting this
cycle, you must use a detergent suitable for washing wool.
SPEED WASH
For lightly soiled items that are needed in a hurry. Cycle time is approximately
30 minutes, depending on selected options.
RINSE & SPIN
To quickly rinse out any items at any time.
SPECIALTY CYCLES
For unique garments that may need special treatment.
2
DRAIN & SPIN
Drain & spin
at any time.
GARMENTS
Coats
Dress Shirts
Hosiery/Bras
Jeans
Khakis
Sweaters
BED and BATH
Blankets (cotton)
Comforters
Sheets
Towels
SPECIALIZED CYCLES
Athletic Shoes
Energy Savings
Fabric Refresh
Fleece
Fragile Cottons
Performance Fabrics
Pet Bedding
Play Clothes
Single Item Wash
Sleeping Bag
Soak
Super Clean
Throw Rugs
BASKET CLEAN
Specialty Cycles
While in the Specialty Cycle, use the
▲
and
▼
arrow keys to scroll between the different options.
Press
ENTER
to select the cycle. Press
BACK
to go
to the previous menu.