Whirlpool 3LWTW4840YQ Washer User Manual


 
6
CYCLE GUIDE
Items to wash:
Cycle:
Temperature*:
Spin
Speed:
Cycle Details:
Machine-wash
silks, lingerie,
washable wools
Delicate Low
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm
press, linens,
synthetics
Cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Lightly-soiled
no-iron fabrics
and synthetics
Large items such
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable
rugs
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Casual
Regular
Normal
Regular
Casual
Light
Bulky
Items
Normal
Heavy
Soak
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 features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent
press, and blends.
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash lightly-soiled loads of no-iron fabrics
such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes,
permanent press, and blends.
Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and
small comforters. The washer will ll 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.
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle
uses spray rinses only. Use this cycle for cleaning the
interior of the washer. See "Washer Care."
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.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Low
High
Low
Low
High
No Spin
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Lightweight
cotton fabrics
Normal
Light
Use this cycle for lightly soiled mixed loads. This cycle
features a spray rinse.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
NOTE: Be sure to select Fabric Softener Added-Yes, if adding fabric softener to load.
*All rinses are cold.
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
Rinse &
Spin
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.
Cold rinse only
High
Dripping wet or
hand-washed
items
Drain &
Spin
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.
High
N/A
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Super
Wash
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.