Use and Care Manual

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Cycle modifier buttons
Each cycle has been designed with the optimum
fabric care settings for that cycle preset
automatically. You may also customize the settings
using the cycle modifier buttons. Press the desired
cycle modifier button to view and select other
settings.
The washer automatically adjusts the water level for
the type and size of wash load for best results and
maximum efficiency. It may seem there is no water
inside the drum in some cycles, but this is normal.
NOTE
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To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse
temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is
available with every cycle. See the Cycle Guide
for details.
Setting the water temperature,
Wash Temp.
The optimum water temperature is set automatically
for each cycle. To change the water temperature
setting for a cycle, follow the instructions below.
Remember to set the appropriate temperature, as
specified in the fabric care label on your clothing.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector
knob to the desired cycle.
2
Press the Wash Temp button repeatedly to select
the desired water temperature.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for
the corresponding selection will turn on above it.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add
options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to
begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
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Cold rinses use less energy.
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Your washer features a heating element to boost
the hot water temperature for Extra Hot settings.
This provides improved wash performance at
normal water heater settings.
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Select the water temperature suitable for the
type of load you are washing. Follow the fabric
care label for best results.
Setting spin speed, Spin Speed
Higher spin speeds extract more water from clothes,
reducing drying time and saving energy. Some
fabrics, such as delicates, require a slower spin
speed. To protect your clothing, not all spin speeds
are available for all cycles. The optimum spin
speeds for each cycle have been set automatically.
To change the spin speed for a cycle, follow the
instructions below.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector
knob to the desired cycle.
2
Press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to select
the desired spin speed.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for
the corresponding selection will turn on above it.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add
options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to
begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
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The Spin Speed button also activates the Drain
& Spin cycle to drain the tub and spin clothes;
for example, if you want to remove clothes
before the cycle has ended. To use Drain & Spin,
press the Power button, then press the Spin
Speed button repeatedly to select a spin speed.
Press the Start/Pause button to begin.
Setting soil level of laundry, Soil Level
You can wash your laundry more thoroughly
by setting the proper soil level on the washing
machine. The soil level for each cycle has been set
automatically. To change the soil level for a cycle,
follow the instructions below.
1
Press the Power button and turn the cycle selector
knob to the desired cycle.
2
Press the Soil Level button repeatedly to select
the desired soil level.
- When you press the button, an indicator light for
the corresponding selection will turn on above it.
3
You can now modify other cycle settings and add
options (see pages 25-28), or proceed to step 4 to
begin the cycle.
4
Press the Start/Pause button.
NOTE
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Lightly soiled loads may take less time and heavily
soiled loads may add time to the cycle.