SelectingaCycleandTime, RinseandSpin | Whirlpool Compact Washe

SelectingaCycleandTime

This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

■The washer pauses brieﬂy throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Sounds” to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.

■Refer to “Understanding Cycles” to learn what happens during a wash cycle.

NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles described.

Hand Washables cycle

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be ﬂoating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart the washer.

RinseandSpin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may ﬁnd an extra rinse and spin are needed.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer ﬁlls to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See “Starting Your Washer.”

DrainandSpin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.

Heavy cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods of low-speed agitation for cleaning sturdy fabrics and heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Select Super Wash or Regular depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled. For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.

Normal cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 9 to 15 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the shortest time setting.

Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Casual/Permanent Press cycle

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a cool-down rinse and a low-speed ﬁnal spin. Select 6 to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Select 6 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

AddingLiquidChlorineBleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use more than 250 mL for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for proper use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

1.Let the washer ﬁll and begin agitating the load.

2.Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.

■Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some ﬂame- retardant fabrics.

■When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.

AddingLiquidFabricSoftener

Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

■Add diluted fabric softener only in the ﬁnal rinse.

■Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash.

■Too much fabric softener can make some items (cloth diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric softener, or do not use it every time.