Cycle Guide

2
Hand-washed items 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
canceling 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.
NOTE: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select the Fabric Softener On option.
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.
Sort and Prepare Your Laundry
� Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can
pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
� Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and
colorfastness.
� Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
� Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
� Do not dry items if stains remain after washing, because heat
can set stains into fabric.
� Treat stains promptly.
� Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove
non-washable trim and ornaments.
� Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during
washing.
Helpful Tips:
� For best performance, use HE detergent when washing bulky
items.
� When washing waterproof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information about washing
waterproof or water-resistant items.
� Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
� Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint
from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
� Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid
odor, reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
NOTES:
� Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
� The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
Wash Temp Description Suggested
Fabrics
Hot Some cold water is added
to save energy. This will
be cooler than your hot
water heater setting.
Whites and pastels
Durable items
Heavy soils
Warm Some cold water may be
added, so this will be
cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Bright colors
Moderate to light
soils
Cool Warm water may be
added to assist in soil
removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Colors that bleed or
fade
Light soils
Cold This is the temperature
from your faucet. If your
tap cold water is very
cold, warm water may be
added to assist in soil
removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Tap Cold This is the temperature
from your faucet.
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils