Cycle Guide - Whirlpool FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Items to wash
using default cycle
Cycle:
settings:
Normally soiled cottons, Normal
linens, sheets, and
mixed garment loads
Heavily soiled white Whites
fabrics and garments
Sturdy colorfast Heavy
fabrics and heavily Duty
soiled garments
Sturdy towels and Towels
wash cloths
Sturdy garments Allergen
and household items
exposed to possible
allergens
Clothing, bedding Sanitize
and towels requiring
sanitization
* All temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected.
† Allergen
Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification
organization. The certification verified that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0%
and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has
been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance
effectiveness.
†† Sanitize
n This washer has a Sanitize Cycle that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third-party
testing and certification organization. The certification verifies that the Sanitize Cycle eliminates
99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of
bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.
n Use the Sanitize Cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines an extra-high
water temperature to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that
you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle.
n Only the Sanitize Cycle selected has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol
P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, family-sized clothes washer.
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Spin
Wash
Speed:
Temperature*:
Extra Fast
Extra Hot
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool
Cold
Extra Hot Extra Fast
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold
Extra Hot Extra Fast
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold
Extra Hot Extra Fast
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold
Extra Hot Extra Fast
†
Hot Fast
Medium
Extra Hot/Hot Extra Fast
††
(each model will Fast
default to the Medium
highest temperature Slow
available)
Available
Soil
Level: Options:
Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Heavy Fan Dry/
Normal TumbleFresh
Off Light Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Heavy EcoBoost
Normal Fan Dry/
Light TumbleFresh
Off Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Heavy EcoBoost
Normal Fan Dry/
Light TumbleFresh
Off Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Heavy EcoBoost
Normal Fan Dry/
Light TumbleFresh
Off Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Heavy Fan Dry/
Normal TumbleFresh
Light Extra Rinse
Delay Wash
Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Heavy Fan Dry/
Normal TumbleFresh
Light
Extra Rinse
Off Delay Wash
Cycle Details:
This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and an extra-fast-speed
spin. This cycle is designed to
™
provide the most energy efficiency.
Uses a longer wash time with
fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing,
™
and an extra-fast-speed spin to
provide optimal cleaning and rinsing
™
when bleach is used.
Fast-speed tumbling and an
extra-fast-speed final spin help
™
provide optimal cleaning and
reduce drying times.
™
Provides fast-speed tumbling,
longer wash time, normal rinsing,
™
and an extra-fast-speed spin to
shorten drying time.
™
Uses more water to flush out
allergens such as dust mites and
pet dander from normally-soiled
™
items.
Using the highest wash temperature
available ensures sanitization.
™ Check recommended wash
temperature of your items.