Whirlpool 461970255001 Washer User Manual


 
15
Cycles
Cycles can be selected by turning the Cycle Control knob to the
desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric
and soil levels. The modifier indicator lights, on the right-hand
side of the panel, will change as cycles are selected.
Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (estimated cycle time),
Water Temperature, and Spin Speed, and
may have preset
options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric
care for the selected cycle.
The preset settings will glow green to show the preselected
options and modifiers, and
can be changed anytime before
START is pressed. Not all options and modifiers are available
with all cycles. Available selections glow amber. (To change
settings after the cycle has started, press PAUSE/CANCEL
once, then select the desired settings. Press START to continue
the cycle.)
Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed
cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent in slow-speed
cycles.
Preset cycle settings
Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature,
and Spin Speed. The preset settings provide the recommended
fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart.
Cycle
Soil Level
(cycle time)
Water Temp Spin Speed
Whitest
Whites
Normal
(1:20)
Hot/Cold Extra High
Heavy Duty Heavy
(1:20)
Warm/Cold Extra High
Bulky Items Normal
(0:55)
Warm/Cold High
Active Wear Normal
(0:40)
Warm/Cold Medium
Normal/
Ca
sual
Normal
(0:50)
Warm/Cold High
Delicate Normal
(0:40)
Warm/Cold Medium
Wool Normal
(0:30)
Warm/Cold Medium
Silk Normal
(0:25)
Cold/Cold No Spin
Hand
Washables
Normal
(0:30)
Cold/Cold Low
Quick Wash
(2-3 items)
Light
(0:18)
Warm/Cold Extra High
Cycle
Soil Level
(cycle time)
Water Temp Spin Speed
Clean
Wa
sher With
AFFRESH™
N/A
(1:05)
N/A N/A
Soak Normal
(0:30)
Warm/Cold No Spin
Rinse/Spin N/A
(0:22)
Cold/Cold Extra High
Drain/Spin N/A
(0:13)
N/A Extra High
To change the preset cycle settings
Press the selector of each available setting until the desired
setting glows green.
Whitest Whites
This cycle is especially designed for cleaning loads of soiled white
fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot washing temperatures
assure optimal bleach activity. An additional rinse provides optimal
rinse performance to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry.
This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash
time,
and high speed spin to shorten drying time.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily
soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, optimal
wash time, and high speed spin to shorten drying times. If the water
temperature is lower than needed for this cycle, the heater will warm
the water to the optimum temperature.
Bulky Items
Use this cycle to wash large items such as blankets and comforters.
This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly saturate your large load.
This is followed by medium wash action and low-spin speeds to
maintain load balance.
Active Wear
Use this cycle to wash small loads of exercise wear such as biking
shorts, tank tops, running tights, and other performance clothing.
This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin
for gentle fabric care.
Normal/Casual
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics, such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press blends,
cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle combines
medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling
process to reduce wrinkling.
NOTE: For
the best energy performance, use the Normal/Casual
Cycle.