Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these washer cycles.
CYCLE
SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE
Sanitary
Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes, diapers, etc.
Whitest Whites
Heavily soiled white fabrics
Heavy Duty
Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc.
Normal/Casual
Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or
cotton blends
Rapid Wash
Lightly soiled sports wear made of cotton, polyester, nylon, or cotton blends
Delicate
Use this cycle to wash no-iron fabrics and garments labeled "Permanent Press" or "Wrinkle
Free" or that indicate using a "Gentle" cycle on the care label.
Silk
Fabrics made of silk identified as machine washable
Wool
Woolens with a felt-free finish, identified as machine washable
Handwash
Fabrics made of silk, special-care items marked "Handwashable"
Soak
Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or nylon
Rinse/Soak
Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or nylon
Drain/Spin
Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or nylon
*Oxi Prewash and Auto Soak cannot be selected at the same time.
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments.
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked
"HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in
washer errors, longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in
component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce
the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and
other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and
ornaments.
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Laundry Guide
LAUNDRY TIPS
Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.
Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
Turn wool and synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Treat spots and stains.
Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results.
Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly.
Wash small items, such as infant socks, in a mesh garment bag. To create a balanced load
it is recommended that more than one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag
be filled with equal amounts of material.
NOTE: If you are washing only small items, it is recommended that more than one mesh
garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Rinse/Hold
Oxi Prewash*
Auto Soak*
Extra Rinse