Whirlpool WTW8100BW Washer User Manual


 
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CYCLE GUIDE
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.
If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
* Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature.
No clothes in
washer
Clean
Washer
with
affresh
®
EcoBoost
Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep
the inside of your washer fresh and clean.
This cycle uses a higher water level. Use
with affresh
®
Washer Cleaner tablet or
liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean
the inside of your washer. This cycle
should not be interrupted. See “Washer
Care.”
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments
or other items in the washer during the
Clean Washer with affresh
®
cycle. Use
this cycle with an empty wash tub.
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Soak Warm
Cool
Cold
Heavy
Normal
Medium
Light
EcoBoost
Use this cycle to soak small spots
of set-in stains on fabrics. After time
has expired, washer will drain, but
will not spin and a tone will sound. To
set a follow-up cycle, add additional
detergent and select a cycle based on
fabric type.
For models with separate cycle knob positions for Rinse & Spin and Drain & Spin:
Swimsuits, items
that need rinsing
only
Rinse &
Spin
High
Medium
Low
EcoBoost
Fabric Softener
This cycle uses a high-speed spin.
For some fabrics, you may wish to
set the spin speed to a lower setting.
Wet load of clothes Drain &
Spin
High
Medium
Low
Use this cycle to spin excess water
out of a load. This cycle drains the
water and spins at a high speed. Spin
speed is adjustable.
For models with a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle position:
Swimsuits, items
that need rinsing
only
Rinse/
Drain &
Spin
High
Medium
Low
EcoBoost
Fabric Softener
This cycle uses a high-speed spin.
For some fabrics, you may wish to
set the spin speed to a lower setting.
Wet load of clothes Rinse/
Drain &
Spin
High
Medium
Low
To select, choose Rinse/Drain & Spin
and turn off Extra Rinse. Use this cycle
to spin excess water out of a load. This
cycle drains the water and spins at a
high speed. Spin speed is adjustable.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin
Speed:
Soil
Level**:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details: