The Cycle Control Knob shown below illustrates the different cycles of your washer. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.
Regular
Cycle
Extended
Soak
Cycle
The Regular cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time. Use the 1a-minute NORMAL cycle to clean l sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled. Use the 12-minute LIGHT cycle to clean l sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately soiled. l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.
This cycle includes brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. l Use warm water when soaking laundry (hot water can set stains). See pages 14-l 6 for stain removal information. l Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer. l After the Extended Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Pre-Wash Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-down rinse and shorter spins to reduce wrinkling. l Use the 12-minute NORMAL cycle to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled. l Use the 6-minute SHORT cycle to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly soiled. l Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Cycle
This cycle features a brief period of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. l Use warm water for pre-washing stained laundry (hot water can set stains). See pages 14-l 6 for stain removal information. l After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.