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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).CycleNormalDescriptionUse 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: WarmAvailable: AllCycleHeavy 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: 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: ColdAvailable: Warm, ColdCycleDeep WashDescriptionProvides additional water and washes heavily soiled mixed items, except delicate fabrics.Wash Temp.Default: WarmAvailable: AllCycleBedding/WaterproofDescriptionSuitable 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.Suitable for washing waterproof items such as water resistant clothing, mattress covers, outdoor clothes, and plastic mats. (less than 14 lb)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.Wash Temp.Default: WarmAvailable: 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, ColdCycleSpin OnlyDescriptionUse this option to spin clothes and drain the water from the tub.Use this option to drain water if the wash cycle is interrupted by a power failure or to spin dry hand washed items.CycleTub CleanDescriptionThis is a special cycle designed to clean the inside of the washer.

Available Options

Heavy Soil can be selected for every cycle in this table.Heavy Soil and Water Plus cannot be selected at the same time.CycleWater PlusNormal#Heavy Duty#Delicates#Deep Wash#Bedding/WaterproofSpeed Wash#