Selecting A Cycle And Time; Cycle Descriptions - Whirlpool 3951059C Use & Care Manual

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ELECTING A CYCLE AND TIME
This section describes the available wash cycles
and will help you make the best cycle selections
for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabric and soil levels.
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YCLE DESCRIPTIONS
Regular cycle
(Light, Normal, and Super Wash)
The Regular cycle features high agitation speed for
cleaning cottons and linens, and high speed spins
to shorten drying time. Select Light or Normal,
depending on whether your load is moderately or
heavily soiled.
Super Wash - Select the 18 minute Super Wash
feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need max-
imum soil removal. Use two times the amount of
recommended detergent for this cycle.
Permanent Press cycle
Use the Permanent Press cycle to clean permanent
press and some synthetic fabrics that are moder-
ately soiled.
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On one-speed models, the Permanent Press
cycle features a cool-down rinse.
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On two-speed models, the Permanent Press
cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high and
low agitation, a cool-down rinse, and low spin
speeds to reduce wrinkling.
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The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle.
This is normal for washer operation.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to "Under-
standing what happens in each cycle" to learn more
about the sounds you may hear and what happens
during a wash cycle.
Depending on your model, the Cycle
Control knob may look different.
Knits Gentle cycle
(on some models)
The Knits Gentle cycle features a low speed agitation
for gentle soil removal. Low speed spins and a cool-
down rinse reduce wrinkling. Use 8 or 12 minutes of
wash time to clean delicate items and washable
knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Woollens cycle
(on some models)
The Woollens cycle features a low speed agitation
for gentle soil removal. Low speed spins and a cool-
down rinse reduce wrinkling. Select warm wash and
warm rinse water when using this cycle. Use this
4 minute cycle for cleaning washable woollens that
are lightly soiled.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
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