Cycle Guide - Whirlpool WTW5000DW 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 each cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Items to wash:
Large items such Bulky Items/
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable rugs
Sturdy fabrics, Heavy Duty
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Casual and mixed Deep Water
loads, jeans, towels,
sturdy fabrics
Cottons, linens, and
mixed item loads
Bright or darkly Cold Wash
colored cottons,
linens, casual and
mixed loads
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm
press, synthetics
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Small loads, Quick Wash
cottons, polyester,
perm press
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Hand-washed items
or dripping wet
items
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
No clothes in Clean Washer
washer
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
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Cycle: Wash Temp*:
Hot
Sheets Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Wash Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Cold
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Soak Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Drain & N/A
Spin
Rinse & Cold rinse only
Spin
Hot
with Warm
affresh Cool
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Cold
Tap Cold
Spin
Speed**:
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 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.
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 Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads.
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.
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press,
and blends.
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled items 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.
High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items
that are needed in a hurry.
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.
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.
Low 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
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
this cycle with an empty wash tub.
Cycle Details:
Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine
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cycle. Use
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