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Running the faucet before washing clothing

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Rinsing before Running a Wash Cycle

IMPORTANT: Before rinsing, make sure to sort, prepare, and load laundry as discussed in “Running a Wash Cycle” in your Owner's Manual.

Turn on Faucet

Style 1

  • Press the faucet button once to turn on and press again to turn off.
  • The faucet will automatically shut off after 10 minutes or when the max water level is reached.
  • Water will automatically drain if the water level becomes too high or if the lid is left open for 10 minutes.
  • On Load & Go models when the faucet is on touch TEMP button to select water temperature or touch LOAD & GO button to manually dispense a dose of detergent.

Turning faucet button on/off

Style 2

  • Press the faucet button once. You do not need to hold the button.
  • Turn off the faucet by pressing the button again.
  • If accidentally left on, the faucet will automatically shut off.
  • Water from the tub will automatically drain if the level becomes too high. The water will also drain after 10 minutes if the lid is left open.Turning faucet button on/off

Drain the water manually

• If you choose to drain water in the tub: with the washer turned on, select DRAIN & SPIN and touch and hold the START/ PAUSE button.

• Water in the tub will always be drained before you start a wash cycle.

Rinse and drain water, if desired

• If you choose to rinse the laundry and then drain: with the washer turned on, select RINSE & SPIN and touch and hold the START/PAUSE button.

• Water in the tub will always be drained before you start a wash cycle.

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