Cycle Guide; Using Your Washer - Whirlpool WTW4850BW Use And Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Items to wash:
Small loads, cottons, Quick Wash
polyester, perm press
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
synthetics
Bright or darkly colored Cold Wash
cottons, linens, casual
and mixed loads
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment loads
Casual and mixed loads, Deep Water Wash
jeans, towels, sturdy
fabrics
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast Heavy Duty
items, towels, jeans
Large items such as Bulky Items/
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters,
jackets, small washable
rugs
Hand-washed garments
or dripping wet items
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing without
detergent
No clothes in washer Clean Washer
with affresh
Heavily soiled fabrics
*All rinses are cold. **Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and cannot be selected.
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Cycle: Wash Temp*:
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Cold
Tap Cold
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Sheets Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Drain & N/A
Spin
Rinse & Cold rinse only
Spin
Hot
Warm
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Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Soak Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Spin
Speed**:
High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items that are
needed in a hurry. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating "Machine
Washable Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on the care label. Place small items
in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset
water level.
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.
High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts stains while caring
for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must use only cold
water settings.
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This
cycle uses spray rinses.
High Provides additional water and alternating wash action for heavily soiled
mixed loads. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some
items than for others because they will absorb more water than other
fabric types.
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains and soils. Use
this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process
may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb
more water than other fabric types.
Low Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters.
The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the load before the
wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than
other cycles.
High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or
special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after
cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.
High Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional
rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for
loads that require rinsing only.
High 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
tub.
No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics. The washer
will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has expired, water
will drain, but the washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.
Cycle Details:
cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash
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