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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.

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

Cycle

COTTON/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 COTTON/NORMAL cycle to begin immediately, using the default settings.

Wash Temp.

Default: WARM

Available: All

Spin Speed

Default: HIGH

Available: EXTRA HIGH, HIGH, MEDIUM, NO SPIN

Soil Level

Default: NORMAL

Available: All

Cycle

BULKY/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: HIGH

Available: All

Soil Level

Default: NORMAL

Available: All

Cycle

BRIGHT WHITESTM

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

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

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: HIGH

Available: All

Soil Level

Default: HEAVY

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: TAP COLD

Available: WARM, SEMI WARM, COLD, TAP COLD

Spin Speed

Default: MEDIUM

Available: MEDIUM, LOW, NO SPIN

Soil Level

Default: LIGHT

Available: All

Cycle

SPEED 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.

Wash Temp.

Default: WARM

Available: WARM, SEMI WARM, COLD, TAP COLD

Spin Speed

Default: HIGH

Available: All

Soil Level

Default: LIGHT

Available: All

Cycle

DOWNLOADED

Description

You 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.