User guide

OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Operating Your Washer
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Selecting a cycle and time ...................
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Using rinse and spin............................
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What happens in each cycle ................
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Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted See page 10 for additional “Before you wash”
load in the washer before starting. information.
Starting or stopping your washer
starting your washer:
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it Wash water temperature
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the number and
wash water temperature in the cycle you
want. The numbers are minutes of wash
time. Wash water temperature is indicated
by the letter near the wash time.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
• To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
• To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Wash time
Selecting a wash temperature
Match the wash water temperature to the type
of fabric and soils being washed. All rinses are
cold.
For hot wash water, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to Heavy Soil, 14 minutes wash time.
For warm wash water, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to Regular Soil, 10 minutes wash time;
or Short, 6 minutes wash time.
For cold wash water, turn the Cycle Control
Knob to Normal Soil, 4-6 minutes wash time;
or Short, 2 minutes wash time.