Cycle Settings - Whirlpool WFW87HEDW Use & Care Manual

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Items to wash
using default
Cycle:

cycle settings:

No clothes in washer Clean
Washer
with affresh
Wet load of clothes Drain
& Spin
Swimwear, items Drain
that need rinsing & Spin
Extra Rinse
2–4 lightly soiled Wash
synthetic garments, & Dry
athletic uniforms,
or workout wear
Small loads of Quick Wash
2–4 lightly soiled
garments
Sheer fabrics, Delicates
lingerie, sweaters,
and lightly-soiled
shirts, blouses,
trousers, pants,
and skirts
Bright or darkly Cold
colored cottons, Wash
linens, casual and
mixed loads
* All temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm or Hot water temperature is selected.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than ¼ full.
Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.
Wash
Temperature*:
®
N/A
Hot
Warm
with Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Cold
Spin
Soil Available
Speed:
Options:
Level:
FanFresh
TumbleFresh
Delay Wash
Extra Fast
N/A FanFresh
Fast TumbleFresh
Medium Delay Wash
Slow
Off
Extra Fast Extra Heavy FanFresh
Fast Heavy TumbleFresh
Medium Normal Delay Wash
Light
Slow
Off
Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
FanFresh
Heavy
Normal Extra Rinse
Light
Delay Wash
Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Fast Heavy FanFresh
Medium Normal TumbleFresh
Slow Light Extra Rinse
Off
Delay Wash
Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean**
Fast Heavy FanFresh
Medium Normal TumbleFresh
Slow Light Extra Rinse
Off
Delay Wash
Extra Fast Extra Heavy
FanFresh
Fast Heavy TumbleFresh
Normal
Medium Extra Rinse
Off Light Delay Wash
Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.
Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure
clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing
tightly.
Cycle Details:
/ 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
cycle with an empty washtub.
See "Washer Care" in "Washer
Maintenance."
/ Use Drain & Spin to remove
®
excess water from the load.
™
Spin speed can be set to a
slower setting.
/ Select Drain & Spin; then select
®
Extra Rinse to add water. The
™
cycle includes an extra-fast-
speed spin. For some fabrics,
you may wish to set the spin
speed to a slower setting.
This short wash cycle has an
® extra-fast-speed spin followed
by intermittent tumbling and
PreSoak fan activation to circulate air
through the clothes.
For small loads (2–4 items)
/ needed quickly. This cycle
®
combines fast-speed tumbling,
™
a shortened wash time, and an
PreSoak extra-fast-speed spin for
reduced drying times.
This cycle combines slow-speed
/ tumbling and slow-speed spin
®
for gentle fabric care and
™
reduced wrinkling.
PreSoak
/ This cycle uses a concentrated
®
detergent solution along with
™
cold water throughout the cycle
to gently lift out stains and care
for fabrics.
washer
®
cycle. Use this
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