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CYCLE GUIDE
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load  

being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

*   Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature.

**  Not all models default to the same Soil Level setting. Some models will default to Medium on this cycle.

*** Not all models default to the same Soil Level setting. Some models will default to Heavy on this cycle.

 
Items to wash:

 

Cycle:

 

Wash 

Temp:

 

Spin 

Speed:

 

Soil Level:

 

Available 

Options:

 

Cycle Details:

Cottons,  

linens, and  

mixed garment 

loads 

Normal

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Max Extract 

Medium 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy** 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

Water Save  

Spray Rinse  

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons 

and mixed fabric loads. This cycle 

combines high-speed wash action and 

medium-speed spin. 

Sturdy fabrics, 

dark colors that 

bleed or fade

Cold Wash

Cold

Max Extract 

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

Water Save  

Spray Rinse  

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for sturdy garments with 

dark or bright colors that could bleed or 

fade in a warmer wash cycle. This cycle is 

a good choice for washing new garments 

that may shrink or fade in their first wash.

Normally  

soiled sheets, 

pillowcases,  

light blankets, 

or throws

Sheets

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Max Extract 

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse  

Water Save 

Spray Rinse 

Fabric Softener

The wash action of this cycle is designed 

to keep large items from tangling and 

balling up. 
IMPORTANT: For best performance, load 

garments in loose heaps evenly around 

the washplate. Do not load garments 

directly over the center of  

the washplate.

Towels and 

terrycloth items, 

lightly soiled, 

colored clothing

Colors/ 

Towels

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Max Extract 

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse  

Water Save 

Spray Rinse 

Fabric Softener

This cycle is also a good choice for 

garments with a wrinkle-free finish. This 

cycle uses medium-speed wash action 

and medium-speed spin.

Lightly soiled  

garments

Rapid  

Wash

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Max Extract 

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

Water Save  

Spray Rinse  

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle to wash small, lightly 

soiled loads that are needed in a hurry. 

This short cycle combines high-speed 

wash action and high-speed spin for the 

optimal cleaning and shortened dry times.

Machine-wash  

silks, hand-wash 

fabrics, and wool

Delicate 

(Handwash)

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse  

Water Save 

Spray Rinse 

Fabric Softener

This cycle combines low-speed wash 

and low-speed spin action to clean items 

labeled as “Machine Washable” on the 

garment care label.

Large items  

such as sleeping 

bags, blankets, 

small comforters,  

and jackets

Bulky

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

 Extra Rinse  

Fabric Softener

This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly 

saturate your large load. This is followed 

by medium wash action and medium spin 

speeds to maintain load balance.
IMPORTANT: When washing  

waterproof/water-resistant items such 

as plastic lined mattress pads, shower 

curtains, tarps, jackets, or sleeping bags, 

select the lowest spin speed setting 

available for the cycle and washer model 

being used.

Sturdy fabrics,  

colorfast items

Heavy 

Duty

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Max Extract 

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy*** 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

Water Save  

Spray Rinse  

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or  

sturdy cotton items. Cycle combines 

high-speed wash action and high-speed 

spin.

Heavily soiled  

fabrics

Power  

Wash

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

Max  

Extract 

Medium 

Low 

No Spin

Extra Heavy*** 

Heavy 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse  

Water Save 

Spray Rinse 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for extremely soiled  

garments and household items that 

need additional cleaning power. This 

cycle combines high-speed wash action, 

medium-speed spin, and a deep rinse to 

flush excess dirt from the load.

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