Whirlpool WTW5500XW Washer User Manual


 
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Wash Temp
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This will be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Some cold water will be added,
so this will be cooler than what
your previous washer provided.
Cool - brights/darks
Warm water is added to assist
in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Cold
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
9. Select cycle settings
Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle
will be lit. Press the cycle settings buttons to change the
Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions
to avoid damage to your garments.
11. Press START/Pause/Unlock
to begin wash cycle
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash
cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance
is sensed.When the cycle has nished, the DONE indicator
will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has
completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of
metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
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. Then close
the lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart
the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, water will pump
out.
Delay in water ll
Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load
unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to lling.
This is normal operation.
10. Select cycle options
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Extra Rinse. These can be turned off, if
desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more
information, see “Control Panel.”
8. Select cycle