Cycle Guide

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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,
waterproof items,
small washable rugs
Bulky Items/
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, jeans
Heavy Duty Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough
stains and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or
sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take
longer for some items than for others because they will
absorb more water than other fabric types.
Casual and mixed
loads, jeans, towels,
sturdy fabrics
Deep Water
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides additional water and alternating wash actions
for heavily soiled mixed loads. Water-level sensing
process may take longer for some items than for others
because they will absorb more water than other fabric
types.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed-garment
loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-
fabric loads.
Bright or darkly
colored, casual, and
mixed loads
Cold Wash Cold High 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
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,
hand-wash fabrics
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled items indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
Small loads,
polyester,
permanent press
Quick Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3
items that are needed in a hurry.
Heavy soiled fabrics Soak No preferred
temperature
No spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on
fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and
soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the
washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.
Hand-washed items
or dripping-wet
items
Drain & Spin N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten times for heavy fabrics
or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to
drain washer after canceling a cycle or completing a
cycle after a power failure.