Selecting A Cycle, Time, And Temperature - Whirlpool LSQ8512KT0 Use & Care Manual

Some models use ACCUWASH
TM
automatic temperature
control. The ACCUWASH feature maintains a uniform
water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold
water. This helps eliminate undissolved detergent and
ensures consistent cleaning results. The cold wash is
regulated at approximately 75°F (24°C). The warm wash is
maintained at approximately 100°F (38°C).
NOTE: Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets
are turned on or the ACCUWASH feature will not work
properly.
Water Temp Use For
Hot Whites and pastels
111 °F (44°C) Heavy soils
or above
Warm Bright colors
90°-110°F Moderate to light soils
(32°-43°C)
Cold Colors that bleed or fade
70°-90°F Light soils
(21°-32°C)
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F
(21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be
difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles
and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like
balls on the surface of garments).
7. (OPTIONAL) For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a
wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the END OF CYCLE selector to ON if
you want your washer to sound a signal when the wash cycle
is finished. The signal is helpful when you are washing items
that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle
ends.
9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the
wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a
small load size setting. See "Selecting a Cycle, Time, and
Temperature."
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
To stop or restart your washer
• To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
knob.
• To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.
This section describes the available wash cycles and
temperatures, 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.
The labels next to the selections on the WASH TEMPERATURE
selector are recommended wash cycles, load colors, and types
of loads to use with each temperature. To use your washer,
simply choose the cycle on the Cycle Control knob that
corresponds with the one you chose on the WASH
TEMPERATURE selector. The selections are color-coordinated to
make washing easier.
• The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal. Refer to "Normal Sounds" to learn more
about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
• Refer to "Understanding Washer Cycles" to learn what
happens during a wash cycle.
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Pull Start
Push Stop
Cycle Control knob
Regular
Delicate
low Agitat on
Cold
Wash Temperature
Normal cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and
linens, and high spin times to shorten drying time. Select up to 15
minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is lightly,
moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled cotton and linen
fabrics, use the shortest time setting.
Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to wash
heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two
times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.
Casual/Permanent Press cycle
The Casual/Permanent Press cycle starts with high-speed
agitation and then steps to low-speed agitation for cleaning
permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. To minimize
wrinkling, this cycle features a cool-down rinse and a low-speed
final spin. Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time to clean lightly to
moderately soiled loads.