Whirlpool WTW4800XQ Washer User Manual


 
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SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for
proper water removal, based on the selected cycle
and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for higher spin speeds, the
lid will lock and the Lid Locked light
will turn on. When this light is lit, the
lid is locked and cannot be opened.
When this light is blinking, the washer
is paused. When this light is off, the lid
can be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press
START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will
unlock once the washer movement
has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at
high speed. Press START/Pause/
Unlock again to resume the cycle.
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,
and mixed garment
loads
Lightly-soiled
no-iron fabrics
and synthetics
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Casual
Regular
Normal
Regular
Casual
Light
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 for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle
features a spray rinse.
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
Low
High
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: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select the Fabric Softener-Yes option.
*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 and
sheets
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.