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Wash Cycles

The wash cycles are designed for specific types of wash loads. Select the cycle that best matches the load contents for maximum wash performance and fabric care.

See the Sorting Laundry section for best results, and follow the fabric care labels on your garments. For a guide to fabric care symbols, see the Sorting Laundry section.

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Cycle Guide

Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a wash cycle, the light for the corresponding wash cycle will turn on.Whenever load weights are mentioned, assume 1 lb (0.45 kg) = 1 thick bath towel (dry).CycleCOTTON/NORMALDescriptionUse 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 COTTON/NORMAL cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.Wash Temp.Default: WARMAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: HIGHAvailable: EXTRA HIGH, HIGH, MEDIUM, NO SPINSoil LevelDefault: NORMALAvailable: AllCycleBULKY/BEDDINGDescriptionSuitable 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: WARMAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: HIGHAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: NORMALAvailable: AllCycleBRIGHT WHITESTMDescriptionThis cycle is for washing white items only. (less than 12 lb)Wash Temp.Default: HOTAvailable: HOT, WARM, SEMI WARMSpin SpeedDefault: MEDIUMAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: HEAVYAvailable: AllCycleTUB CLEANDescriptionThis 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.CycleHEAVY DUTYDescriptionSuitable 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: WARMAvailable: AllSpin SpeedDefault: HIGHAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: HEAVYAvailable: AllCycleDELICATESDescriptionSuitable for washing dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged. (less than 8 lb)Wash Temp.Default: TAP COLDAvailable: WARM, SEMI WARM, COLD, TAP COLDSpin SpeedDefault: MEDIUMAvailable: MEDIUM, LOW, NO SPINSoil LevelDefault: LIGHTAvailable: AllCycleSPEED WASHDescriptionUse 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.Wash Temp.Default: WARMAvailable: WARM, SEMI WARM, COLD, TAP COLDSpin SpeedDefault: HIGHAvailable: AllSoil LevelDefault: LIGHTAvailable: AllCycleDOWNLOADEDDescriptionYou can use a smartphone to download a specialized cycle to this cycle position. The default cycle is SMALL LOAD, used for normally soiled loads with a few items. This cycle is also available for download.

Available Options

SOAK and EXTRA RINSE can be selected for every cycle in this table.STAIN CARETM and COLDWASHTM cannot be selected at the same time.CycleSTAIN CARETMCOLDWASHTMWATER PLUSFABRIC SOFTENERCOTTON/NORMAL####BULKY/BEDDING##BRIGHT WHITESTM##HEAVY DUTY###DELICATES##SPEED WASH#