Whirlpool WTW5500BW Use And Care Manual page 8

8.
Select cycle settings
Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be
lit. Press the cycle settings buttons to change the Temperature,
Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to
avoid damage to your garments.
Wash Temp
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This will be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Some cold water will be added, so
this will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Cool
Warm water is added to assist in
soil removal and to help dissolve
detergents.
Cold
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Tap Cold
This is the temperature from your
faucet.
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Suggested Fabrics
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
9.
Select cycle options
Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not
previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain
options such as Extra Rinse. These can be turned off, if desired.
NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.
10.
Press START/Pause/Unlock
to begin wash cycle
Press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to start the wash
cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will
light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed
to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; the lid will unlock once the
washer movement has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close
the lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK again to restart the
cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, water will pump
out.