Cycle Guide - Whirlpool WTW5500BW Use And Care Manual

SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.

CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Items to wash:
Casual and mixed loads, Deep Water
jeans, towels, sturdy
fabrics
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast Super Wash
items, towels, jeans
Large items such as Bulky Items
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters, jackets,
small washable rugs
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
synthetics
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment loads
Small loads, cottons, Quick Wash
polyester, perm press
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent
Hand-washed
garments or
dripping wet items
No clothes in washer Clean Washer
Bright or darkly colored Cold Wash
cottons, linens, casual
and mixed loads
NOTE: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select the Fabric Softener option.
*All rinses are cold.
Cycle: Wash Temp*:
Hot
Warm
Wash
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Rinse & Cold rinse only
Spin
Drain & N/A
Spin
Hot
with Warm
affresh Cool
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Cold
Tap Cold
Cold
LID LOCK
To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock
light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and
cannot 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.
Spin
Speed:
Low Provides additional water and alternating wash action for heavily soiled
mixed loads. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items
than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing
process may take longer for some items than for others because they will
absorb more water than other fabric types.
High Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters.
The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the load before the wash
portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles.
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This
cycle uses spray rinses.
Low Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items that
are needed in a hurry. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Low 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 uses a
higher, preset water level.
High 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.
High 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.
Low 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
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
tub.
High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts stains while caring for
fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must use only cold water
settings.
Cycle Details:
cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash
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