Front Load Washer Cycle Guide
This washer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle for your load. The "What to Wash" and "How to Wash" layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps.
Step 1: Determine what items are in the load you are trying to wash. Use this to guide your "What to Wash" selection.
Step 2: Determine how you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate "How to Wash" selection. Selecting "What to Wash" will automatically select a default "How to Wash" selection, so selecting a "How to Wash" is optional. See chart below for more details.
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.
What Items Do You Want to Wash?
| Items | "What to Wash" Cycle Selection: |
|---|---|
| Cottons, linens, and mixed-garment loads | Regular |
| No-iron fabrics, dress shirts/pants, synthetics, sheer/lacy garments | Delicates |
| Large items such as small comforters, sleeping bags, jackets, waterproof items, and washable rugs | Bulky Items |
| White fabrics/garments | Whites |
| Bright- or dark-colored mixed loads | Colors |
| Sturdy towels and washcloths | Towels |
How Do You Want to Wash Them?
| Washing Method | "How to Wash" Cycle Selection: |
|---|---|
| Regular/Normal | Normal |
| With fewer wrinkles | Wrinkle Control |
| Intense cleaning | Heavy Duty |
| Eliminate 99.9% of three common household bacteria | Sanitize* (with Oxi on some models) |
| Gentle cleaning with cold water | Cold Wash |
| Fast | Quick |
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.
Wash Cycle Details
| What | How | Basic Settings | Additional Options | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Spin | Steam Clean | Extra Rinse | PreSoak | Wash & Dry | Load & Go™ | |||
| Regular | Normal | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Very Warm | Medium Fast | ||||||||
| Warm | Medium | ||||||||
| Cool | Slow | ||||||||
| Cold | Off | ||||||||
| Wrinkle Control | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heavy Duty | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Sanitize* (with Oxi on some models) | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Delicates | Normal | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Very Warm | Medium Fast | ||||||||
| Warm | Medium | ||||||||
| Cool | Slow | ||||||||
| Cold | Off | ||||||||
| Wrinkle Control | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heavy Duty | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Sanitize* (with Oxi on some models) | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Bulky Items | Normal | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Very Warm | Medium Fast | ||||||||
| Warm | Medium | ||||||||
| Cool | Slow | ||||||||
| Cold | Off | ||||||||
| Wrinkle Control | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heavy Duty | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Cold Wash | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Whites | Normal | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Quick | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Wrinkle Control | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heavy Duty | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Colors | Normal | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Quick | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Wrinkle Control | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heavy Duty | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Cold Wash | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Sanitize* (with Oxi on some models) | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Towels | Normal | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Quick | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Wrinkle Control | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Heavy Duty | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Cold Wash | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Sanitize* (with Oxi on some models) | Hot | Fast | X | X | X | X | X | ||
Special Cycles and Information
Clean Washer with affresh®
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 wash tub.
Sanitize Cycle Note
*This cycle eliminates 99.9% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. Using the highest wash temperature available and adding a powdered Oxi product in the drum (on some models) ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items and use the amount of Oxi recommended by the manufacturer (on some models). Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.
General Notes
NOTE: Normal cycle is recommended for washing normally soiled cotton or linen clothes. This clothes washer's government energy certifications were based on the Regular + Normal cycle with Fast Spin, Medium Soil Level and all Wash Temperature selections offered in the cycle. It was tested as an Adaptive Automatic Water Fill Control System clothes washer. The settings as shipped are Regular + Normal cycle, Warm Wash Temp and Auto Water level.
Important Safety Information
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.
About Detergent Concentration
| Concentration | Number of ounces + number of loads |
|---|---|
| 2X | 1.5-2.49 (44.4 mL-73.6 mL) |
| 3X | 0.9-1.49 (26.6 mL-44.1 mL) |
| 4X | 0.7-0.89 (20.7 mL-26.3 mL) |
| 5X | 0.5-0.69 (14.8 mL-20.4 mL) |
| 6X | 0.3-0.49 (8.9 mL-14.5 mL) |
| 8X | <0.29 (8.6 mL) |
Sort and Prepare Your Laundry
- Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
- Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate 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.
- 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.
- 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.
