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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each 

stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are 

different from traditional washers.

SENSING

When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the 

washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. 

You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn, then 

lid will unlock briefly before locking again. 
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use 

short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing 

spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the 

load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the Sensing 

light is on, the washer is working properly. You will hear the 

motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the 

load. The washer will then move the load briefly, pause to 

allow water to soak into the load, and resume adding water. 

This process may repeat until the correct amount of water 

has been added for the load. You may also hear water flowing 

through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. 
NOTE: Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing 

process will start over when the washer is restarted. The 

Sensing light may also come on during the Wash portion of 

the cycle. This is normal.

WASH 

You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. 

Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with water. 

Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather 

than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, 

this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The 

motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. 

The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.

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SOIL LEVEL

Select the most suitable setting for your load. For heavily soiled 

items, select Extra Heavy Soil Level for more wash time. For 

lightly soiled items, select Light Soil Level for less wash time. 

Lighter soil level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. 

WASH TEMP 

Wash Temp senses and maintains uniform water temperatures 

by regulating incoming hot and cold water. 
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils 

being washed. For best results and following the garment label 

instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.  
 •  On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be 

cooler than your previous washer.

•  Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may  

be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.   

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your 

washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. 

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions.

CYCLE OPTIONS

The following options may be added to most cycles. 

EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second  rinse 

to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED

This option must be set to “On” if using fabric softener. 

START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the  

cycle and unlock the lid. Press and hold 3 sec to cancel a cycle.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes  

to unlock the lid. 

Press and hold 3 seconds to cancel a cycle and drain the 

water from the washer.

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Not all features and options are available on all models.  

Appearance may vary.

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