This gentle washer setting is the best choice for many items, but it’s wrong for others.
No one would blame you for defaulting to the delicate cycle for everything.
So what, exactly, is the delicate cycle?
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When should you use it, and when should you skip it?
Our guide to using the delicate cycle answers these questions and more.
What Is the Delicate Cycle?
Delicate cycles typically have a shorter run time than normal or heavy-duty cycles.
The three washer cycles you’ll see most often are normal,permanent press, and delicate.
A normal cycle is fast/fastmeaning both the washing and the spin cycles happen at a fast speed.
The delicate setting, by comparison, is a slow/slow cycle.
Delicate cycles are typically shorter than other washer prefs and usecold wateronly.
Do not use the delicate cycle to wash the following items:
