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For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting.
COMPACT WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
Knits
Mixed Load Permanent Press
3 work shirts
2 slacks 1 pair slacks
6 shirts
2 pair pants
2 shirts
2 pillowcases
-or-
-or-
2 shirts
2 double sheets
3 dresses 1 T-shirt 2 pillowcases
Towels Delicates
-or-
9 bath towels
1 camisole
2 single sheets
-or-
2 slips
2 pillowcases
6 bath towels 2 panties
3 hand towels
2 bras
6 wash cloths 1 nightie
1 half slip
For better cleaning and fabric care of delicate items and heavily soiled clothes, use smaller load size settings.
Saving energy
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Use warm or cold wash water for most loads. Use
hot water only when washing heavy, greasy soils
or whites.
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Use cold rinses (on 7-cycle models).
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Wash full loads.
. Use lower load sizes when washing small loads.
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Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent and
pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the cycles and
wash times recommended for the fabric and soil.
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Use your washer during off-peak hours -usually
early morning and late evening. (Ask your power
company.)
Water guidelines
Selecting water temperatures
WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE+
SUGGESTED FABRICS
COMMENTS
HOT
130°F (54°C)
or above
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Work clothes
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Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
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Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels
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Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and
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Diapers
stains
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Prevents graying or yellowing
WARM’-f
90”-110°F
(32”-44°C)
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DarWnoncolorfast colors
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Permanent press items
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Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens
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Knits/delicate fabrics
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Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items
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Safe for most fabric finishes
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Less fading and dye bleeding
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Reduces wrinkling
COLD
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Extra-sensitive colors
70”-90°F
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Noncolorfast items
(21”-32°C)
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Hand washables
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Best for very lightly soiled items
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Saves hot water
. Best rinse water temperature
r Your washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, on some models, warm rinses are
available with warm washes. Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold rinse water, but may
increase wrinkling when line drying. In cold climates, warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable
temperature for handling the wash load.
tt In colder climates, incoming water is much colder. In this case, better results occur when using a warm
temperature setting.
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