What Happens In A Wash Cycle - Whirlpool GVW9959KT3 Use & Care Manual

Normal
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and linens. Cycle
combines medium-speed wash action and high spin speed.
Jeans/Darks
Use this cycle for dark, colored items that may run or fade. Cycle
combines low/medium-speed wash action and high-speed final
spin.
Bulky Items
Use this cycle for large items such as blankets and comforters.
Cleaning starts with a spray of water and detergent mixture to
thoroughly saturate your large load. This is followed by low/
medium wash action and low/medium spin speed to maintain
load balance.
Quick Wash
Use this cycle for small, lightly soiled loads that are needed in a
hurry. Fast cleaning starts with a continuous spray of water and
detergent mixture as the load is spun at extra-low speed, followed
by a brief period of low/medium-speed wash action. High spin
speed reduces drying time. For the fastest results, select warm
wash.
Delicate Casual
Use this cycle to get low-speed wash action for no-iron fabrics
and garments indicating "Permanent Press," "Wrinkle Free," or
"Gentle" cycle on the care label. Low/medium spin speed is used
to reduce wrinkling.
• Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as
underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as
socks.
Wool
Use this cycle for washable items that are normally dry cleaned.
Cycle combines extra-low speed spray cleaning and wash action
to provide gentle care for delicate items, such as wool sweaters
and silk blouses. Low spin speed helps garments maintain their
shape.
Hand Wash
Use this cycle for garments labeled "Hand Wash" and special
care items. Gentle cleaning starts with a continuous spray of
water and detergent mixture as the load is spun at extra-low
speed. This lasts for about 1 minute and is followed by a brief
period of extra-low wash action. Low/medium spin speed helps
reduce wrinkling.
Garments are labeled "Hand Wash" because:
• The fiber construction may be sensitive to wash action.
• The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
• Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as
underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as
socks.
NOTE: Some "Hand Wash" items, particularly wool, naturally
shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you purchase items
labeled "Hand Wash." Items that shrink should be dried flat.
When still wet, block these items by gently stretching to original
measurements.
Preset Cycle Settings
For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended
fabric care settings for each cycle.
To use the preset cycle settings:
1. Select the cycle you want by pressing one of the pads under
CYCLES. The preset cycle settings will be displayed (see
chart below).
2. Press START. The wash cycle will begin.
PRESET CYCLE SETTINGS
Cycle Preset Soil Level Wash/Rinse
Minutes Temperature
(Total
Time)
WHITEST 49 Normal Hot/Cold
WHITES (Not
Temperature
Control led)
HEAVY DUTY 53 Extra Warm/Cold
Heavy
NORMAL 43 Normal Warm/Cold
JEANS/DARKS 42 Normal Warm/Cold
BULKY ITEMS 44 Normal Warm/Cold
QUICK WASH 23 Refresh Warm/Cold
DELICATE 38 Normal Warm/Cold
CASUAL
WOOL 28 Refresh Cold/Cold
HAND WASH 30 Refresh Cold/Cold
Total Cycle Time in minutes will appear in the display while you
are making selections. The total cycle time will remain, including
an estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start is pressed.
After you have loaded the washer, selected the cycle and options
and pressed START, your washer does the following:
Distributes the load
• Load is initially fluffed to distribute the load before water is
added.
Fills
Water enters through the dispenser to mix with the detergent.
Water continues to be added until the load is soaked and just
enough water is present to maintain the spray. This way of
washing and rinsing uses less water and makes the detergent
more effective in cleaning your clothes. As a result, you will
see only a wet load and not a full tub of water, if you open the
lid.
Washes
• As the washer continues to fill, a low-speed spin begins and
the detergent/water mixture is sprayed onto the load.
• The spinning stops and the CALYPSO _ wash motion begins,
while the wash water continues to be sprayed onto the
moving load. The length of wash depends on the cycle and
wash time selected.
• The CALYPSO ®wash motion features five wash speeds in
combination with low-speed spin sprays for a variety of fabric
care needs.
• Liquid chlorine bleach is dispensed in the last 2 to 3 minutes
of the wash cycle to help ensure the best cleaning results.
• The wash water is then drained and spun out before rinsing
begins.
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