Wash Options
Wash Level
Auto Water Level
Your washer has the ability to automatically select the most efficient water level for the load.
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![]() Fig. 24 selecting Auto water level |
Manual Water Level SelectionThe agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level. Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the load.
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![]() Fig. 25 Water level guide on agitator |
Wash TempThe water temperature is monitored by a sensor which controls hot and cold water inputs to deliver uniform wash temperatures. Touch the WASH TEMP button to increase or decrease the wash temperature selected. The wash temperature selected is used in the Eco ActiveTM part of the wash (refer to page 20); the temperature will be lower for the remaining part of the wash (with the exception of the ALLERGY cycle where the basket fills with water at the temperature selected). The temperature of cold faucet water varies widely depending on your location and the season. We have developed CONTROLLED COLD, which adds a small amount of warm water, when necessary, to raise your cold water wash to 68°F (20°C) for a more effective wash. Refer to pages 32 – 34 for detail on how to set CONTROLLED COLD as the default temperature for your cold water wash. |
![]() Fig. 26 Wash Temperature options |
We recommend selecting the most suitable wash temperature for the fabric and the type of soil to be removed. Always refer to the item’s care label for the manufacturer’s recommended washing instructions.
Spin SpeedYour washer offers 3 spin speeds: FAST (maximum 1100 rpm), MEDIUM (670 rpm) and SLOW (330 rpm), plus an additional NO SPIN option. The default spin speed for each cycle can be changed. Simply increase or decrease your spin speed by touching the SPIN SPEED button. Not all spin speed options are available on some cycles for best clothes care (eg DELICATE cycle). Use the NO SPIN option to: When you have selected NO SPIN, the cycle will end after the rinse, allowing you to remove drip dry items. Once drip dry items have been removed, touch POWER, select the SPIN cycle (change the SPIN SPEED if necessary, eg select SLOW for delicate or creasable items) and touch START/PAUSE.
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Wash AdvanceSometimes you may not need to run a full wash cycle. Use WASH ADVANCE to advance the current cycle or to start a cycle at a particular stage, ie to complete a rinse and spin, or to perform a spin only. |
![]() Fig. 28 Advancing the wash cycle |
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Options
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![]() Fig. 29 Options button |
DO NOT use your washer to soak items in bleach or sanitizer, and if you’ve soaked items in a bucket, do not tip the contents of the bucket into your machine. The chemicals in these products are very corrosive to metal and plastic surfaces and can damage your washer. Rinse and wring items out thoroughly before placing them in your machine.
Delay Start
The DELAY START option can delay the start of the wash cycle by 5 minutes up to 18 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive home from work, or to start once you have finished in the shower. Simply touch the MORE button to scroll through to your desired delayed start time, or to turn delay start off. Touch START/PAUSE to confirm your selection and start the countdown.
We suggest that you avoid using DELAY START for damp, non-colorfast items as this may cause dye run to occur.
Clothes Care Safeguards
To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes there are a few options that your washer will not accept. For example, you cannot select a HOT wash on the DELICATE or EASY IRON cycles.
Washing Bulky ItemsForcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing. Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed. Some items float up during the wash (eg comforters, water-proof and water-resistant items and pillows). If they sit too high they may touch stationary parts of the machine during agitate or spin. To minimize the chance of this happening, ensure bulky items are pushed back down into the water after fill, and pushed down again to sit below the medium high water level mark on the agitator before spinning. Select a SLOW spin. |
![]() Fig. 30 Bulky items should sit below the medium high water level mark |
To prevent an out of balance load or splash-over we recommend washing all bulky items, including water-proof and water-resistant items, on the DELICATE cycle.
If you wish to re-spin the load at a faster speed make sure the load is sitting below the medium-high mark before spinning
Washing WoolensMany woolen items carry a “Machine Washable” care claim. The fibers of these woolens have been treated to prevent felting when they are machine washed. |
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- Check the care label.
- Use a wool detergent.
- Use the specially designed DELICATE cycle. For your more durable woolens you may want to use the EASY IRON cycle.
- Hand washed woolens may be spun in your washer (select SLOW spin speed).
- To dry woolens lie them flat on a towel and pat into shape. Dry out of direct sunlight.
Most handcrafted garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you wash them by hand only.
Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can be washed in a washing machine but could produce excessive amounts of lint that may cause pump blockages.