Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Use & Care Manual page 9

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.
NOTES:
n Not all cycles, temperatures, options, or spin speeds are available on all models.
n All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
Items to wash
using default
cycle settings: Cycle:
No clothes in washer Clean
Washer
with
affresh
Wet load of clothes Drain
& Spin
Swimwear, items Drain
that need rinsing & Spin
with
Extra
Rinse
Small loads of Quick
2–4 lightly soiled Wash
garments
Sheer fabrics, Delicates
lingerie, sweaters,
and lightly-soiled
shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants,
and skirts
Bright or darkly Cold
colored cottons, Wash
linens, casual
and mixed loads
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than ¼ full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes
can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly.
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Wash Spin
Temperature:
Speed:
®
N/A Fast
Medium
Slow
Off
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold Off
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold Off
Hot Fast
Warm Medium
Cool Slow
Cold Off
Cold Fast
Medium
Off
Soil Available
Level: Options:
TumbleFresh
™
Delay Wash
N/A TumbleFresh
™
Delay Wash
Heavy TumbleFresh
™
Normal Delay Wash
Light
Heavy TumbleFresh
™
Normal Extra Rinse
Light Delay Wash
Heavy TumbleFresh
™
Normal Extra Rinse
Light Delay Wash
Heavy TumbleFresh
™
Normal Extra Rinse
Light Delay Wash
Cycle Details:
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
Use this cycle with an empty wash
tub. See "Washer Care" in "Washer
Maintenance."
Use Drain & Spin to remove
excess water from the load.
Spin speed can be set to
a slower setting.
Select Drain & Spin; then select
Extra Rinse to add water. The
cycle includes a fast-speed
spin. For some fabrics, you may
wish to set the spin speed to a
slower setting.
For small loads (2–4 items)
needed quickly. This cycle
combines fast-speed tumbling,
a shortened wash time, and a
fast-speed spin for reduced
drying times.
This cycle combines slow-
speed tumbling and slow-speed
spin for gentle fabric care
and reduced wrinkling.
This cycle uses a concentrated
detergent solution along with
cold water throughout the
cycle to gently lift out stains
and care for fabrics.
washer
®
cycle.
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