Operating Your Washer - Whirlpool 3360462 Use And Care Manual

OperatingYour Washer
In This Section
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Before starting your washer ............................. .5 Selecting
a cycle and time .............................. 6
Starting or stopping your washer .................... .5
Using rinse and spin ....................................... 8
Selecting a load size .........................................
.5 Using drain and spin ...................................... .8
Selecting wash-rinse temperatures
................. .6 What happens in each cycle .......................... .9
Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy
load in the washer before starting. See page 11 Guide, remove it and place it in your Use and
for additional "Before you wash" information. Care Guide.
Starting or stopping your washer
Starting your washer:
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob's outer ring points to the number in the
wash cycle you want. The numbers are
minutes of wash time.
2. Select a load size and water temperature.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Refer to pages 6-9 for additional information to
help you make selections.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
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To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
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To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.