Cycle Guide

1
Top Load Washer Cycle Guide
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Recommended settings for best performance are shown in
bold. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
NOTE: All rinses are cold.
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: Description:
Large items such
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable
rugs, waterproof
items
Bulky Items
and Sheets
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low 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, and uses a higher water level than other
cycles. Use this cycle after reinstalling your washer,
see the “Reinstalling/Using Washer Again” section of
your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, sheets,
jeans
Normal
Heavy
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy fabrics.
Cottons, linens,
and mixed garment
loads
Normal
Regular
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-
fabric loads.
NOTE: Deep water wash is not available in the Normal
Regular cycle mode. Selecting the Normal Regular
cycle with the Deep Water Wash setting will result in
auto sensing of the water level.
No-iron fabrics,
permanent press,
synthetics
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes,
permanent press, and blends.
Machine-wash,
silks, lingerie,
washable wools
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments
indicating “Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle
on the care label. Place small items in mesh garment
bags before washing.
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
Rinse/Spin Cold Rinse Only High Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads
requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load
after power interruption. Also use for loads that require
rinsing only.
Hand-wash
garments or
dripping wet items
Drain/Spin N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this
cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or
completing a cycle after a power failure.
No clothes in
washer
Clean
Washer
with
affresh
®
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of
your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher
water level. Use with affresh
®
Washer Cleaner tablet or
liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of
your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See
“Washer Care” in the “Washer Maintenance and Care”
section of your Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in
the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh
®
cycle. Use this cycle with an empty washtub.