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Cycle Guide

Turn the knob to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the standard presets appear in the display.

Note

Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).

Default Cycles

These cycles are in the initial cycle list.

Cycle	Normal
Description	Use to wash all normal items such as cotton, linen, shirts, jeans or mixed loads, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk. Pressing the Start/Pause button without selecting a cycle will cause the Normal cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: High, Med. High, Medium, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	AI Wash
Description	This cycle adjusts wash and rinse patterns automatically after detecting load size.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: Normal

Cycle	Bedding
Description	Suitable for washing blankets or bulky items which have difficulty absorbing water, such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding. Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of bedding and non-bedding items. Do not mix large/bulky items with smaller articles of clothing. Do not wash excessively large items. If large/bulky items do not fit easily into the tub, there may not be enough room for them to move during washing.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Medium, Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Delicates
Description	Suitable for washing dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. (less than 8 lb)
Wash Temp.	Default: Cold	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Towels
Description	Use this cycle for washing towels, shirts, jeans and mixed loads.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Quick Wash
Description	Use this option to quickly wash lightly soiled clothing and small loads. For high wash and rinse efficiency, wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments. Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse button.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Heavy Duty
Description	Suitable for washing heavily soiled laundry, such as cotton fabrics, using more powerful wash motions. When washing large loads, there will be brief periods of 2 minutes or more without agitation. These soak periods are part of the cycle’s design, and are normal.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Deep Wash
Description	Provides additional water and washes heavily soiled mixed items, except delicate fabrics.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Waterproof
Description	Suitable for washing waterproof items such as water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats. (less than 14 lb) Note Do not use any other wash cycle to wash waterproof items. Do not use this cycle to wash a mixed load of waterproof and non-waterproof items. Check the fabric care label on the garments before using this cycle. Do not wash other fabrics using this cycle.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	PreWash+Normal
Description	Use this cycle to prewash stains without needing to hand wash. Prompt treatment helps to prevent stains from setting or odors from developing. Note When chime sounds, press Start/Pause to unlock lid, add main detergent to tub if using powdered detergent, and insert remainder of laundry. If Start/Pause is not pressed within about 3 minutes, the cycle continues. (If signal is turned off, the chime won’t sound.)
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: Normal, Med. Light, Light

Cycle	Rinse+Spin
Description	Select this cycle to rinse and spin a load separately from a regular cycle This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics. Change the spin speed by repeatedly pressing the Spin button after selecting the cycle.
Wash Temp.	Default: Cold	Available: Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All

Cycle

Rinse+Spin

Description

Select this cycle to rinse and spin a load separately from a regular cycle

This can be helpful in preventing fresh stains from setting in fabrics.
Change the spin speed by repeatedly pressing the Spin button after selecting the cycle.

Wash Temp.

Default: Cold

Available: Cold

Spin Speed

Default: Med. High

Available: All

Cycle	Spin Only
Description	This cycle drains and spins the load without washing or rinsing it.
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: High, Med. High, Medium, Low

Cycle	Perm. Press
Description	Use this cycle to minimize wrinkles when washing tablecloths or “wrinkle-free” clothes.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: Med. High, Medium, Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Tub Clean
Description	This is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer. See the instructions in the Maintenance section. Do not put any laundry in the tub when running this cycle.

Cycle

Tub Clean

Description

This is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer.

See the instructions in the Maintenance section. Do not put any laundry in the tub when running this cycle.

Non-Default Cycles

Edit the list of wash cycles using the Cycle List Edit option to use these cycles.

Cycle	Baby Bibs
Description	This cycle soaks and then cleans food-stained baby clothes using powerful wash motions.
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Baby Wear
Description	This cycle is designed for lightly soiled baby blankets or clothing.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Bright Whites^TM
Description	This cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 12 lb)
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: Hot, Warm, Semi Warm
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Dresses
Description	Washes lightly soiled cocktail dresses.
Wash Temp.	Default: Cool	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Econowash
Description	This cycle is designed to consume less energy while maintaining washing performance.
Wash Temp.	Default: Cool	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All

Cycle	Juice&Food Stains
Description	This cycle removes various stains from heavily soiled clothes with hot water and powerful wash motions.
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Kids Wear
Description	Washes children's heavily soiled clothes using a high wash temperature.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Large Load
Description	Optimized wash settings for half-sized wash loads.
Wash Temp.	Default: Hot	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Overnight Wash
Description	Reduces washing noise and continues tumbling after the cycle to prevent wrinkles.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Single Item
Description	This cycle quickly washes a single item.
Wash Temp.	Default: Cool	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Med. High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Small Load
Description	Washes a small load of laundry (less than 3 lb).
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	Sweat Stains
Description	Helps remove sweat stains and odor.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: Medium	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Heavy	Available: All

Cycle	Swimwear
Description	Removes chlorine or salt from swimwear with delicate care.
Wash Temp.	Default: Cool	Available: Warm, Semi Warm, Cool, Cold
Spin Speed	Default: Low	Available: Low, No Spin
Soil Level	Default: Light	Available: All

Cycle	X Large Load
Description	Optimized wash settings for full-sized wash loads.
Wash Temp.	Default: Warm	Available: All
Spin Speed	Default: High	Available: All
Soil Level	Default: Normal	Available: All