Whirlpool W10235934A manual Changing Cycles and Options, Status Lights

Changing Cycles and Options

Not all Options are available with all Cycles.

Cycles and Options can be changed anytime before START is selected.

To stop a cycle and select a new cycle

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

2.Select desired cycle.

3.Select the desired OPTIONS.

4.Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at the beginning of the new cycle.

To cancel a cycle

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

2.The washer powers down, the door unlocks, and clothes can be removed.

NOTE: If the water level or the temperature is too high, the washer will drain automatically before the door unlocks.

To change Options after the cycle has started

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL once.

2.Select the desired OPTIONS. If the option is not available, the machine will beep.

3.Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle.

To drain the washer manually

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL.

2.Select DRAIN/SPIN.

3.Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to begin the drain.

4.When the spin is complete, the door unlocks. Items can be removed from the washer.

Status Lights

These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is operating. They also indicate when you can add an additional item to the wash cycle and when the controls are locked.

Adding items

You can add items to the washer after the wash cycle has started, if the ADD A GARMENT status light is illuminated. All cycles have this feature except Rinse/Spin, Drain/Spin, and Clean Washer.

To add items

1.Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added.

2.To continue the cycle, close the door and select and hold START (for approximately 1 second).

NOTE: To add garments after the ADD A GARMENT period is over, the wash cycle needs to be canceled, the items added, and a new wash cycle started.

Cycle Complete

The Cycle Complete light comes on after the cycle is complete. The light will stay on until door is opened.

Locking controls

The Control Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during a cycle. When LOCK/UNLOCK CONTROL is lit, all buttons are disabled except for PAUSE/CANCEL and START. You can lock the controls while the washer is operating.

To lock the controls

Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds.

The LOCK/UNLOCK CONTROL status light illuminates.

To unlock the controls

Select and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds until the LOCK/UNLOCK CONTROL Status light turns off.

Estimated Time Remaining

The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. The SUDs routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your garments. The options you select will also affect the cycle times that are shown in the Preset Cycle Settings table. The Estimated Time Remaining can change up to 30 minutes under extreme conditions.

Door Locked

When the status light illuminates, the door is locked. The door is locked and unlocked automatically, depending on the stage of the wash cycle.

Cycles

Wash Cycles

Choose Wash Cycles by rotating the Cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. The indicator light for the cycle selected will illuminate. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

■Each cycle has a preset cycle time, WASH TEMP, SPIN SPEED, and may have preset Options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle.

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