Whirlpool MFW 9600S Washer User Manual


 
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This washer allows an 8-minute period in which forgotten
g
arments may be added to the load. You can add items to the
w
asher if the ADD A GARMENT status light is glowing.
Select PAUSE/OFF once. The washer door unlocks, and
items can be added.
To continue the cycle, close the door and select HOLD TO
START (for approximately 1 second).
To unlock the door after the Add a Garment period, press
PAUSE/CANCEL twice. This will cancel the Wash Cycle.
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he cycle complete light stays on for 5 minutes after the cycle is
c
omplete, and then the washer shuts off.
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he Control Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can
a
lso use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or
o
ption changes during a cycle. When CONTROL LOCKED is lit,
a
ll buttons are disabled except for PAUSE/OFF and START. You
c
an lock the controls while the washer is operating.
S
elect and hold CYCLE END SIGNAL for 3 seconds.
T
he CONTROL LOCKED status light glows.
S
elect and hold CYCLE END SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the
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ONTROL LOCKED Status light turns off.
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hen the status light glows, the door is locked.
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he cycle time varies automatically based on your water
p
ressure, water temperature, detergent and clothes load. The
c
ycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is
u
nbalanced. The SUDs routine removes extra suds and assures
p
roper rinsing of your garments. During the unbalance routine the
t
ime displayed may pause until this activity is complete, then
r
esume with the cycle. These routines may add up to a half-hour
t
o the default cycle time.
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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.
Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (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 can be changed anytime before HOLD TO
START is pressed. Not all options and modifiers are available
with all cycles. (To change settings after the cycle has started
,
press PAUSE/OFF once, then select the desired settings.
Press HOLD TO START to continue the cycle.)
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Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This
cycle combines a super hot water temperature and fast-speed
tumbling to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains.
It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120 ºF
(49ºC) to ensure proper performance during this cycle. The
Sanitary cycle also helps eliminate 99.999% of 3 common
infectious bacteria, even when no bleach is used. Extra high
speed spin helps shorten drying time.
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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 extra high speed spin to shorten drying time.
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Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and
heavily soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, longer wash time, and extra 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.
Use the Heavy Duty cycle for optimal removal of organic
soils such as blood.
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Use this cycle to wash normally soiled cottons and linens. This
cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and high-speed spin.
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Use this cycle to wash small loads of lightly soiled garments that
are needed in a hurry. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling,
a shortened wash time, and extra high speed spin to shorten
drying time.