Whirlpool 8MWTW1612 Use And Care Manual page 22

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
*Images are illustrative only, not all the options and features
are available. Verify which ones apply to your model.
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Button Power/Cancel
This button is used to turn on and off your washer, also to
cancel cycles.
Press once the Power/Cancel button to turn on your washer.
If you wish to cancel the current cycle you must press the
Power/Cancel button once. If you press it a second time the
washer will turn off.
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Button Start/Pause
This button is used to start and pause the washer.
After selecting the desired cycle, press the Start/Pause
button to start the washing cycle.
If your wish to pause the cycle in process, press the Start/
Pause button once. If you need to restart the cycle press
again the Start/Pause button.
NOTE: Every time that you open and close the washer lid, it will
enter in the "Pause Mode". You MUST press the Start/Pause
button to restart or start the cycle.
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Washing Cycle Knob
Use the washing cycle's knob to select among the available
cycles in your washer.
Manual Cycles
The manual cycles allow you to wash your clothes controlling
each washing phase in a manual way.
Automatic Cycles
The automatic cycles allow you to wash your clothes through
an automatic process which includes to wash, rinse and spin.
Choose the most adequate cycle for your type of clothes you
wish to wash.
NOTE: For a more detailed description of every cycle, consult
the "Cycles Guide".
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Washing Phases
Depending on your model, you may find some of the
following settings:
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Indicator lights of the washing steps show the progress of
the cycle. In each process stage, you may note sounds and
pauses which are different than the traditional washers.
When pressing the Start/Pause button, the washer will start
filling water.
NOTE: The maximum performance of the washer will be
achieved if the lid is kept closed. Remember to press the
Start/Pause button each time you open or close the lid.
The washer will move the load a little, it makes a turn to
allow the water to saturate the load and then it will continue
adding water. This process may repeat until the correct
amount of water has been added to the tub.
Sense/Fill Stage:
In models with the option of "Manual Fill" in the Load Size,
during the Filling stage, the LED indicator will be flashing
and when finishing the Fill stage it will turn off to continue
with the following stage.
In models with the "Auto" option in Load Size, the LED
indicator for Sensing will be on indicating that such stage is
starting and when finishing it will still be flashing to continue
with the Fill stage.
NOTE: When finishing the "Sense" stage the LED of "Lid
Lock" will turn off.
Soak Stage:
The washer will start the Soak phase once it has the
selected filling level. Soak helps to remove hard stains.
Wash Stage:
During this stage, your washer will spin according to the
specifically designed for this cycle you have selected.
Rinse Stage:
This phase allows to eliminate the dirt removed during the
Washing stage.
Drain/Spin Stage:
The washer spins the load to dry or remove humidity from
clothes.