Cycle Guide

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Front Load Washer Cycle Guide

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings

that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the

washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options

cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in

your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.

Items to Wash: Cycle: Temperature: Spin Speed: Options: Description:

Normally soiled cottons,

linens, sheets, and

mixed-garment loads

Normal Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

This cycle combines medium-speed

tumbling and an extra-high-speed spin.

This cycle is designed to provide the

most energy efficiency.

Sturdy colorfast fabrics,

waterproof items, and

heavily soiled garments

Heavy Duty Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-

speed final spin help provide optimal

cleaning and reduce drying times.

Heavily soiled white

fabrics and garments

Whites Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

Uses a longer wash time with fast-

speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an

extra-fast-speed spin to provide optimal

cleaning and rinsing when bleach is

used.

Sturdy towels and

washcloths

Towels Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

Provides fast-speed tumbling, longer

wash time, normal rinsing, and an extra-

fast-speed spin to shorten drying time.

Large items such as

sleeping bags, small

comforters, and jackets

Bulky Items Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

Use this cycle to wash large items such

as jackets and small comforters. The

washer will fill with enough water to wet

down the load before the wash portion

of the cycle begins. Do not tightly pack

basket.

Small loads of 2–4

lightly soiled garments

Quick Wash Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

For small loads (2–4 items) needed

quickly. This cycle combines high-

speed tumbling, a shortened wash time,

and an extra-high-speed spin for

reduced drying times.

Sheer fabrics, lingerie,

sweaters, and lightly

soiled shirts, blouses,

trousers, pants, and

skirts

Delicates Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

This cycle combines slow-speed

tumbling and slow-speed spin for gentle

fabric care and reduced wrinkling.

Lightly soiled shirts,

blouses, trousers,

pants, and dresses

Wrinkle

Control

Cold

Cool

Warm

Very Warm

Hot

Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

This cycle combines low-speed

tumbling and medium-speed spin for

gentle fabric care and reduced

wrinkling.

Clothing, bedding, and

towels requiring

sanitization

Sanitize Hot Off

Slow

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Steam**

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

This cycle eliminates 99.99% of the

most common bacteria found in clothes,

sheets, and towels. The extra-hot wash

temperature ensures sanitization.

Check recommended wash

temperature of your items. Bacteria

tested were K. pneumonia, P.

aureginosa, and S. aureus.

Bright or darkly colored

casual and mixed loads

Colors Cold Off

Medium

Medium Fast

Fast

Extra Rinse

Fresh Hold

Fresh Spin

™

Extra Power

Cold water with an additional wash

action gently lifts stains while caring for

fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as

desired, but must use only cold water

settings.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Front Load Washer Cycle Guide Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
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–4 lightly soiled synthetic garments, athletic uniforms, or workout wear Overnight Wash & Dry Cold Cool Warm Very Warm Hot Fast Steam** Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ Extra Power This short wash cycle has an extrahigh-speed spin followed by intermittent tumbling and fan activation to circulate air through the clothes. Wet load of clothes Drain & Spin N/A Off Slow Medium Medium Fast Fast Extra Rinse Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ Use Drain & Spin to remove excess water from the load.
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WARNING Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. About Detergent Concentration Concentration Number of ounces ÷ number of loads 2X 1.5–2.49 (44.4 mL–73.6 mL) 3X 0.9–1.49 (26.6 mL–44.1 mL) 4X 0.7–0.89 (20.7 mL–26.3 mL) 5X 0.5–0.69 (14.8 mL–20.4 mL) 6X 0.3–0.49 (8.
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Guide des programmes de la laveuse à chargement frontal Les réglages et options indiqués en gras sont les réglages par défaut pour ce programme de lavage. Pour un meilleur soin des tissus, choisir le programme, les options et les réglages qui conviennent le mieux à la charge à laver. Toujours lire et suivre les instructions figurant sur les étiquettes de soin des tissus et sur les produits de lessive. Éviter de tasser le linge dans la laveuse.
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Articles de grande taille tels que les sacs de couchage, les petits duvets, les vestes Objets volumineux Cold (froide) Cool (fraîche) Warm (tiède) Very Warm (chaude) Hot (chaude) Désactivée Slow (lente) Medium (moyenne) Medium (moyenne) Fast (rapide) Fast (élevée) Steam (vapeur)** Extra Rinse (Rinçage supplémentaire) Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ EXTRA POWER (lavage plus intense) Utiliser ce programme pour laver de gros articles comme des vestes et de petites couettes.
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Vêtements tout aller de couleurs vives ou foncées et charges mixtes Couleurs Cold (froide) Désactivée Medium (moyenne) Medium (moyenne) Fast (rapide) Fast (élevée) Extra Rinse (Rinçage supplémentaire) Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ EXTRA POWER (lavage plus intense) Un lavage à l’eau froide et un lavage renforcé éliminent les taches en douceur tout en prenant soin des tissus. On peut ajuster les réglages comme désiré, mais on doit seulement utiliser les réglages à l’eau froide.
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AVERTISSEMENT Risque d’incendie Ne jamais mettre des articles humectés d'essence ou d'autres fluides inflammables dans la laveuse. Aucune laveuse ne peut complètement enlever l'huile. Ne pas faire sécher des articles qui ont été salis par tout genre d'huile (y compris les huiles de cuisson). Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer un décès, une explosion ou un incendie. À propos de la concentration du détergent Concentration Nombre d’onces ÷ nombre de charges 2X 1.5–2.49 (44.4 mL–73.6 mL) 3X 0.
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Guía de ciclos de la lavadora de carga frontal Los ajustes y las opciones que se muestran en negrita son los ajustes predeterminados para ese ciclo de lavado. Para un cuidado óptimo de las telas, elija el ciclo, las opciones y los ajustes más adecuados para la carga que va a lavar. Siempre lea y siga las instrucciones de las etiquetas de cuidado de las telas y los de los productos de lavandería. Evite apretar las prendas en la lavadora.
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Telas finas, lencería, suéteres y camisas, blusas, pantalones y faldas con suciedad ligera Delicados Cold (Muy fría) Cool (Fría) Warm (Tibia) Very Warm (Muy tibia) Hot (Caliente) Apagado Slow (Lenta) Medium (Media) Medium (Media) Fast (Rápida) Fast (Rápido) Steam (vapor)** Extra Rinse (Enjuague adicional) Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ Extra Power (Potencia extra) Este ciclo combina una rotación y un centrifugado a baja velocidad para el cuidado especial del tejido y reducir las arrugas.
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Carga de prendas mojada. Drain & Spin (Desagote y centrifugado) N/A Apagado Slow (Lenta) Medium (Media) Medium (Media) Fast (Rápida) Fast (Rápido) Extra Rinse (Enjuague adicional) Fresh Hold®/ Fresh Spin™ Seleccione "Drain & Spin" (desagüe y centrifugado) para eliminar el exceso de agua de la carga. La velocidad de centrifugado se puede fijar en un ajuste más bajo.
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ADVERTENCIA Peligro de incendio Nunca coloque en la lavadora artículos que estén humedecidos con gasolina o cualquier otro líquido inflamable. Ninguna lavadora puede eliminar completamente el aceite. No seque ningún artículo que haya tenido alguna vez cualquier tipo de aceite (incluyendo aceites de cocina). No seguir estas instrucciones puede ocasionar la muerte, explosión o incendio.