Washing Machine Cycle Guide

Operating Your Washer: Cycle Selection & Settings

This guide details the wash cycles, options, and settings for your washing machine. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for each wash cycle. For optimal fabric care, always select the cycle, options, and settings that best suit the load being washed. Refer to fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the washer, as this can hinder proper rinsing and spinning. Note that not all settings are available with every cycle, and some options cannot be used together or may not be available on all models.

Step-by-Step Operation:

1. Step 4. Select the Desired Cycle for your Load.

   A circular control knob allows selection from cycles such as: Normal/Regular, Heavy Duty/Towels, Delicates, Whites, Sanitize, Quick Wash, Cold Wash, Bedding, Drain & Spin, Dry Drum, Clean Washer with affresh®, and Custom Cycle.

2. Step 5. Adjust Cycle Setting, if desired.

   A control panel section provides buttons for adjusting settings: Steam Clean, Extra Rinse, FanFresh, Spin Temp, Soil, and PreSoak.

3. Step 6. Touch Additional Options.

   A control panel section includes options like: Delay Start, Remote Start (with a 3-second hold for Wi-Fi), and Problem.

4. Step 7. Touch and Hold Start/Pause to Begin Cycle.

   A large Start/Pause button is used to initiate or pause the wash cycle.

Washing Machine Cycle Guide Table

NOTE: All rinses are cold.

NOTE: Spin speed varies by model.

NOTE: The Normal cycle is recommended for washing normally soiled cotton or linen clothes. This clothes washer's government energy certifications were based on the Normal/Regular with Fast Spin, Medium Soil, and all wash temperature selections offered in the cycle. It was tested as an Automatic Water Fill Control System clothes washer. The settings as shipped are Normal/Regular cycle, Warm Wash Temp, and Auto Water level. Cycles available for post-sale download may use more energy than the Normal/Regular cycle, which the energy use rating of this washer is based upon.

Sort and Prepare Your Laundry

Properly sorting and preparing your laundry before washing helps ensure optimal cleaning results and fabric care. Consider the following guidelines:

• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled, and delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can plug pumps and may require a service call.
• 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.
• When washing waterproof or water-resistant items, load evenly.
• 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 the cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing because heat can set stains into fabrics.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your items.