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Pre-Wash cycle
The Pre-Wash cycle features 4 minutes of agitation to help
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. This cycle
provides additional washing prior to the desired cycle. Because
the Pre-Wash cycle does not rinse, a new wash cycle should be
selected after the Pre-Wash cycle ends.
For high speed agitation, set the FABRIC/SPEED SELECT to
COTTON or PERM PRESS.
For low speed agitation, set the FABRIC/SPEED SELECT to
DELICATES.
For intermittent agitation, set the FABRIC/SPEED SELECT to
HANDWASHABLES.
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Select a Soak/Pre-Wash Temperature to match the type of
fabric and soils in your load.
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Use Pre-Wash for heavily soiled loads that need more than
one wash.
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After the cycle ends, set a new wash cycle.
ACCUWASH
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Temperature Control System
Your washer uses the ACCUWASH automatic temperature
control in the Normal wash cycle and Rinse and Spin cycle. The
ACCUWASH feature maintains a uniform water temperature by
regulating incoming hot and cold water. This helps eliminate
undissolved detergent and ensures consistent cleaning results.
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Select a wash water temperature of 75ºF (24ºC) for items that
bleed, handwashables, or lightly soiled items.
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Select a wash water temperature of 100ºF (38ºC) for cleaning
whites and bright colors or moderately to heavily soiled
items.
High Efficiency Spray Rinse System
The washing portion for this system ends with a drain and spin
the same as do traditional wash cycles. After that, the spray rinse
system begins.
Fresh water is added as the machine spins the load. Repeated
spinning with spray rinses achieves excellent rinsing results and
uses less water than does a traditional rinse cycle.
No fill Spray rinsing
and spinning
To assure proper spray rinsing:
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Do not open the washer lid during spray rinsing.
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Do not use liquid fabric softeners. You could stain your
clothes. Use a fabric softener sheet in the dryer instead.
SMART BLEACH™ Timed Bleach Dispenser
The timed bleach dispenser automatically dispenses liquid
chlorine bleach to the wash load at the appropriate time during
the cycle
to help ensure the cleanest and brightest loads. Bleach
is dispensed into the wash load a few minutes after agitation
begins in order to give the detergent time to achieve the best soil
and stain removal.
NOTE:
Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or
color-safe bleach to your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid
chlorine bleach only.
Self-Cleaning Lint Filter
Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the
basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation,
separating the lint from the water. The lint spins out of the system
during the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub,
remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your
washer to keep it looking new.
Cleaning the interior
Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.
NOTE:
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners
labeled as washer safe.
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
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Unplug washer or disconnect power.
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Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
