Hello! Your washing machine may have hot, warm, cool, cold and tap cold temperature settings that typically range from 65-140˚F to provide the right care for garments of various sizes and fabrics.

Always follow the care tag’s water temperature recommendations for the right setting for your fabrics.
1. Hot water
Hot water washing cycles typically have a temperature of around 140°F. This temperature is ideal to help keep your towels, jeans and certain white garments clean and ready to wear. Keep in mind that hot water may cause certain fabrics to shrink.

2. Warm water
Warm water temperatures generally range from 105°F to 120°F and can be used for a variety of washer cycles, like Normal, Quick Wash and Bulky/Sheets settings. Warm water is ideal for bright-colored clothing with moderate amounts of soil.

3. Cool water
Cool water temperatures range roughly above 85°F and are great for loads of colored and dark garments, including activewear. In this setting, your washer may add warm water to help tend to heavily-soiled clothing.

4. Cold water
Cold water washing cycles have a temperature of 85°F and are meant for delicate garments and dark colors prone to bleeding or fading. Cold water can also be used to help prevent clothes from shrinking and pilling.

5. Tap cold water
Tap cold water refers to the water coming from your home’s water supply line. Depending on your region, water may be hotter or colder than recommended for your washer. If your tap water is too cold, your washer may compensate by adding warm water until a middle ground is reached to provide the best cleaning. This temperature helps prevent dark clothing from fading or bleeding onto other fabrics.