Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before
starting
your washer
See page 11 for additional �Before you wash� information.
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted load in the washer before starting.
Starting
or stopping
your washer
Startlng your washer: 1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob�s outer ring points to the number and wash water temperature in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. Wash water temperature is indicated by the letter near �fill.� 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. Stopping and restarting your washer: l To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. l To restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Wash water temperature
Selecting
a wash
temperature
Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed. All rinses are cold. For hot wash water, turn the Cycle Control Knob to Heavy, 14 minutes wash time. For warm wash water, turn the Cycle Control Knob to Normal, 10 minutes wash time; or Short, 6 minutes wash time. For cold wash water, turn the Cycle Control Knob to Light, 6 minutes wash time.
