Whirlpool WTW4900BW - Manuel (Page 6)

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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
Large items such as
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters,
jackets, small
washable rugs
Bulky Items/
Sheets
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small
comforters. The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the
load before the wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher
water level than other cycles.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Heavy Duty Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains and soils.
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing
process may take longer for some items than for others because
they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
Casual and mixed loads,
jeans, towels, sturdy
fabrics
Deep Water
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Provides additional water and alternating wash action for heavily soiled
mixed loads. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items
than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads.
This cycle uses spray rinses.
Bright or darkly col-
ored cottons, linens,
casual and mixed
loads
Cold Wash Cold High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts stains while
caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must
use only cold water settings.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
synthetics
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine
Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small
items in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a
higher, preset water level.
Small loads, cottons,
polyester, perm press
Quick Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items that
are needed in a hurry. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics. The
washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has
expired, water will drain, but the washer will not spin. Cycle is
complete.
Hand-washed
garments or
dripping wet items
Drain &
Spin
N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or
special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer
after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent
Rinse &
Spin
Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an
additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption.
Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
No clothes in washer Clean Washer
with
affresh ®
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer
fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with
affresh ® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to
thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be
interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer
during the Clean Washer with affresh ® cycle. Use this cycle with an
empty wash tub.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin
Speed**:
Cycle Details: