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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

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: High

Available: High, Medium

Soil Level

Default: Normal

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: 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, Cold

Spin Speed

Default: Medium

Available: Medium, Low

Soil Level

Default: Light

Available: All

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: Medium

Available: All

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, Cold

Spin Speed

Default: Medium

Available: Medium, Low

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.

  • Use very little detergent in this cycle. To add an extra rinse, use the Extra Rinse button.

Wash Temp.

Default: Warm

Available: Warm, Cold

Spin Speed

Default: High

Available: All

Soil Level

Default: Light

Available: All

Cycle

Tub Clean

Description

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