Whirlpool 8182676 Washer User Manual


 
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Temperature Guide
In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C), detergents
do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.
ACCUWASH Automatic Temperature Control
The ACCUWASH control electronically senses and maintains a
uniform water temperature. ACCUWASH control regulates
incoming hot and cold water. ACCUWASH control is
automatically turned On when a cycle is selected. See Preset
Cycle Settings in Cycles. ACCUWASH control ensures
consistent cleaning.
ACCUWASH control works for all wash and rinse temperature
settings.
Laundry Guide
Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these
washer cycles.
Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics
SUPER HOT Sturdy colorfast fabrics
Heavy soils
HOT Whites and pastels
Heavy soils
WARM Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
COLD Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Delay Wash Prewash* Auto Soak* Extra Rinse
Sanitary Heavily soiled underwear, towels, work clothes,
diapers, etc.
✔✔✔✔
Whitest Whites Soiled white fabrics ✔✔✔✔
Heavy Duty Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc. ✔✔✔✔
Normal/Casual Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc.,
made of polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, or
cotton blends
✔✔✔✔
Bulky Items Normally soiled blankets and comforters ✔✔
Quick Wash 2-3 lightly soiled sports wear items made of
cotton, polyester, nylon, or cotton blends
✔✔
Delicate/Hand
Washables
Special-care items marked Hand Washable ✔✔
Silk Fabrics made of silk identified as machine
washable
✔✔
Wool Woolens with a felt-free finish, identified as
machine washable
✔✔
Active Wear Use this cycle to wash small loads of exercise
wear or other high-performance clothing that
require gentle fabric care.
✔✔✔✔
Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or
nylon
Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or
nylon
✔✔
Drain/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester or
nylon
*Prewash and Auto Soak cannot be selected at the same time.