Whirlpool 8539782 Use And Care Manual - Page 7

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6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the

type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water

safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

Water Temp

Use For

Hot

Whites and pastels

Heavy soils

Warm

Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

Cold

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF

(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult

to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have

increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the

surface of garments).

7. (OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector.

For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle,

set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the

Extra Rinse feature is part of the cycle.

8. (OPTIONAL ) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

selector. Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector to ON if

you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is

complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items

that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle

ends.

9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the

wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a

small load size setting. See "Selecting a Cycle and Time."

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer

To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control

knob.

To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out

the Cycle Control knob.

Selecting a Cycle and Time

This section describes the available wash cycles and will help

you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each

cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These

pauses are normal. Refer to "Normal Sounds" to learn more

about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

Refer to "Understanding Washer Cycles" to learn what

happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The

washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles

described.

Heavy cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods

of low-speed agitation for cleaning sturdy fabrics and heavily

soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Select Super Wash

or Regular depending on whether your load is moderately or

heavily soiled. For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of

detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle

features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.

Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily

soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the

amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Normal cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief

period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens.

High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6 to 15 minutes of

wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are

moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the

shortest time setting.

Casual/Permanent Press cycle

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down

to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and

synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a

cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select 6 to

10 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean

lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from

delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize

wrinkling. Select 3 to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on your

model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Hand Washables cycle

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and

short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds

minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be

floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the

Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart

the washer.

Quick Wash cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal, while

providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select this cycle

for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a hurry.

Soak cycle

This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to

remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm

water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the

amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the

manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and

start a new wash cycle.