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• Use this button to turn the power
On/Off.
• Rotate the Cycle selector knob to select the cycle designed for
different types of fabric and soil levels.
• Use this button to Start/
Stop the washer.
• It shows elapsed time of the cycle the washer is
operating.
Power Button
Status Indicator
Start/Pause
Cycle Selector Knob
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• PREWASH: Use this option for loads that need pretreatment. It adds 16 minutes prewash and a spin cycle.
• RINSE+SPIN: Use this option to rinse and then spin.
• EXTRA RINSE: This option provides an additional rinse.
• STAIN CYCLE: Adds time to the wash and rinse cycles for better stain removal. Automatically provides a rinse.
• WATER PLUS: Add extra water to the wash and rinse cycles for superior results.
• Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are washing.
• To change the spin speed, press the Spin Speed button repeatedly to cycle through available options.
• To change the soil level, press the Soil Level button repeatedly until the desired setting is on.
• Press repeatedly to adjust the volume of the Beeper
• To set the type of or amount of drying time press DRY button repeatedly.
Option Button
Wash/Rinse, Spin speed, Soil Level, Dry Beeper Button
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5-2. CYCLE GUIDE
The cycle guide below shows the options and recommended fabric types for each cycle.
Cycle
Fabric type
Spin Speed Soil Level
Steam
Dry
Wash/Rinse
Temp.
Pre-
Wash
Rinse +
Spin
Extra
Rinse
Stain
Cycle
Water
Plus
Steam
Fresh
TM
Dress shirts, blouses
Sanitary
Heavily soiled
underwear, work
clothes, diapers, etc.
underwear, work
clothes, diapers, etc.
Extra Hot/Cold
Extra High
No Spin
Low
Medium
High
Heavy
Light
Normal
Bulky/Large
Large items such as
blankets and
comforters
blankets and
comforters
Warm/Cold
Medium
No Spin
No Spin
Warm/Warm
Hot/Cold
Cold/Cold
Low
Heavy
Light
Normal
Perm Press
Dress shirts/pants,
wrinkle-free clothing,
poly/cotton blend
clothing, tablecloths
wrinkle-free clothing,
poly/cotton blend
clothing, tablecloths
Warm/Cold
High
No Spin
Low
Warm/Warm
Hot/Cold
Cold/Cold
Medium
Heavy
Light
Normal
Cotton/
Normal
Normal
Cotton, linen, towels,
shirts, sheets, jeans,
mixed loads
shirts, sheets, jeans,
mixed loads
Warm/Cold
Extra High
No Spin
Low
Medium
Warm/Warm
Hot/Cold
Cold/Cold
High
Heavy
Light
Normal
Allergiene
TM
Cotton, underwear,
pillow covers, bed
sheets, baby wear
pillow covers, bed
sheets, baby wear
Extra High
No Spin
Low
Medium
High
Delicates
Dress shirts/blouses,
nylons, sheer or lacy
garments
nylons, sheer or lacy
garments
Cold/Cold
No Spin
Low
Warm/Cold
Warm/Warm
Medium
Heavy
Light
Normal
Hand Wash/
Wool
Items labeled
“hand-washable”
“hand-washable”
Warm/Cold
No Spin
Warm/Cold
Warm/Warm
Low
Light
Normal
Speed
Wash
Lightly soiled clothing
and small loads
and small loads
Hot/Cold
No Spin
Low
Medium
High
Cold/Cold
Warm/Cold
Warm/Warm
Extra High
Normal
Heavy
Light
NOTE: To protect your garments, not every wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, soil level, or option is available
with every cycle.
with every cycle.
SPIN SENSE
To activate SPINSENSE :
While the washing machine is runnung in any cycle, press and hold the STAIN CYCLE button
for 3 seconds. The STAIN CYCLE button light will remain lit while the washer is running to
show that SPINSENSE is active. The SPINSENSE function will remain active for every cycle,
even after a power failure.
To cancel SPINSENSE :
Press and hold the STAIN CYCLE button for 3 seconds to turn off the SPINSENSE
function
While the washing machine is runnung in any cycle, press and hold the STAIN CYCLE button
for 3 seconds. The STAIN CYCLE button light will remain lit while the washer is running to
show that SPINSENSE is active. The SPINSENSE function will remain active for every cycle,
even after a power failure.
To cancel SPINSENSE :
Press and hold the STAIN CYCLE button for 3 seconds to turn off the SPINSENSE
function
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5-3. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
The option buttons also activate special functions, including CHILD LOCK, DRUM LIGHT, TUB CLEAN, and
LANGYAGE. Press and hold the option button marked with the special function for 3 seconds to activate.
LANGYAGE. Press and hold the option button marked with the special function for 3 seconds to activate.
CHILD LOCK
Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the washer or to keep cycle settings from being
changed while the washer is operating. Press and hold the PREWASH button for 3 seconds
to activate or deactivate CHILD LOCK. CHILD LOCK will be shown in the display, and all
controls are disabled except the ON/OFF button. The washer can be locked during a cycle.
changed while the washer is operating. Press and hold the PREWASH button for 3 seconds
to activate or deactivate CHILD LOCK. CHILD LOCK will be shown in the display, and all
controls are disabled except the ON/OFF button. The washer can be locked during a cycle.
DRUM LIGHT
The drum is equipped with a blue LED light that illuminates when the washer is turned on.
This light automatically turns off when the door is closed and the cycle starts. To turn on the
light during a cycle, press and hold the RINSE+SPIN button for 3 seconds. The drum light
will illuminate and then turn off automatically after 4 minutes.
This light automatically turns off when the door is closed and the cycle starts. To turn on the
light during a cycle, press and hold the RINSE+SPIN button for 3 seconds. The drum light
will illuminate and then turn off automatically after 4 minutes.
TUB CLEAN
A buildup of detergent residue can occur in the wash tub over time and can lead to a mildew
or musty smell. The TUB CLEAN cycle is specially designed to remove this buildup. Press
and hold the EXTRA RINSE button for 3 seconds to activate this cycle. The display will show
a message to add liquid bleach to the dispenser. After the cycle has ended, open the door
and allow the drum interior to dry completely. NOTE: Do NOT use this cycle with clothes, and
do NOT add detergent or fabric softener.
or musty smell. The TUB CLEAN cycle is specially designed to remove this buildup. Press
and hold the EXTRA RINSE button for 3 seconds to activate this cycle. The display will show
a message to add liquid bleach to the dispenser. After the cycle has ended, open the door
and allow the drum interior to dry completely. NOTE: Do NOT use this cycle with clothes, and
do NOT add detergent or fabric softener.
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