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Control Panel Features

  1. Power On/Off Button

    • Press this button to turn the washer on or off.

    • Pressing this button during a cycle will cancel that cycle and any load settings will be lost.

    • The drawer will unlock after a brief pause.

    Note
    • When this button is pressed, the Normal cycle is selected by default. To modify the default options or choose another cycle, press the cycle selector K button to illuminate the display.

  2. Cycle Selector Button

    • Press this button to select the desired cycle.

    • Once the desired cycle has been selected, the standard presets will appear in the display.

    Note
    • To protect your clothing, not all settings are available on all cycle selections.

  3. Time and Status Display

    • The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for the washer.

  4. Start/Pause Button

    • Press and hold this button to start the selected cycle.

    • If the washer is running, use this button to pause the cycle without losing the current settings.

    Note
    • If the Start/Pause button is not pressed to start the selected cycle, after a delay the washer automatically turns off and all cycle settings are lost.

  5. Option Buttons

    • These buttons allow you to select additional cycle options. Certain buttons also allow you to activate special functions by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.

Time and Status Display

  1. Drawer Lock Indicator

    • This indicator lights up when the cycle starts and the drawer is locked.

    • The indicator light stays on until the cycle is paused, stopped or has finished.

  2. Lid Open Indicator

    • This indicator lights up when the lid is open. Close the lid, shut the drawer, and press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle.

    • Some models do not have the Lid Open indicator. If the lid is closed and the lid error message is displayed, call for service.

  3. Child Lock Indicator

    • This indicator lights up when the control panel is locked.

    • [L and the remaining wash time are displayed, in turn, on the time remaining display.

    • When this function is set, all controls are disabled except for the Power button.

  4. Estimated Time Remaining

    • When a cycle is selected, the default time for that cycle is displayed. This time will change as options are selected.

    • If the display shows ---, then the time will be displayed after the load sensing has detected the load size.

    • The time shown is only an estimate. This time is based on normal operating conditions. Several external factors (load size, room temperature, incoming water temperature, etc.) can affect the actual time.

  5. Cycle Status Indicators

    • These LEDs will blink when a cycle is selected to indicate which stages will run.

    • When a cycle is running, the LED for the active stage will blink, and the LEDs for the remaining stages will remain steady. Once a stage is complete, the LED will turn off. If a cycle is paused, the active stage LED will stop blinking.