Whirlpool W10280544C Washer User Manual


 
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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LOAD SIZE
Select the setting most suitable for your load. Ex Small
will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super
will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads.
Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor
cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and
tangling.
TEMPERATURE
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform
water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and
cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric
and soils being washed. For best results and following
the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash
water safe for your fabric.
• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
•Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water
may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum
temperature.
OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycles.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second
rinse to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED-YES
This option must be selected if using fabric softener
during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added
at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE
This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the
Extra Rinse options.
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WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several
minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds
to cancel a cycle.
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or
pauses that are different from traditional washers.
FILL
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,
the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock
mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock
briey before locking again. The washer will use spins
to check for load balance. These spins may take several
minutes before water is added to the washer. You may
hear the hum of the spins before lling. This is normal.
WASH
You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor
sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.
The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
Appearance may vary.