Washer - Allergen Cycle

Allergen Cycle Features

On Front Load washers with an Allergen cycle, there is an extra rinse, and the time and temperature are adjusted when set to Allergen to remove feline (cat) dander and dust mites. While the overall time of the Allergen cycle can vary among washers, they meet NSF P351 protocols. You will typically see a longer wash period on the Allergen cycle than on a Normal cycle.Washers certified to this protocol must remove at least 95 percent of house dust mite allergens and feline dander. The wash water must reach 131°F (the temperature required to kill dust mites) for at least three minutes. The washer must be easily cleanable, corrosion-resistant and designed to avoid the accumulation of dirt and debris.

Allergen Versus Sanitize Cycles

This cycle differs from the Sanitize cycle. As a general rule, sanitization is achieved by maintaining a combination of time and temperature to reduce 99.9 percent of microorganisms in clothing. Allergen is achieved with time, temperature, and extra rinsing of the load. For more information about the Sanitize cycle, visit: Washers - Sanitize Cycle.Note: Select Top Load washer models do have a Sanitize with Oxi cycle, but none of our Top Load washer models offer an Allergen cycle.