what is soil level in washing machine

The soil level on a washing machine refers to the amount of dirt or soil that is found on garments. Soil level selection will adjust the amount of wash time as well as the amount of detergent used (on models with bulk dispensers) . Most washing machines are manufactured with three distinct soil level settings: Light, Normal, and Heavy. The Light soil level is the lowest setting and is usually the one that the washer starts at if no modifications are made to it. The Normal soil level setting is programmed to handle everyday garments with normal amounts of soil and is the most commonly used soil level to best accommodate your most commonly worn items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and socks. The Heavy soil level is the highest setting and is used for heavily soiled clothes. The soil level selection may change wash time, detergent dosage (bulk dispenser models only), wash motion, water temperature, and/or water level to alter wash performance based on the model of the washing machine.