Whirlpool Comprehensive Guide to Washer Dryer Settings and Options

7. Select LOAD SIZE 9. Select FABRIC SOFTENER On or Off

Select the load size setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Large will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely.

Set FABRIC SOFTENER to ON if you want to add fabric softener.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be selected to “On” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.

8. Select TEMPERATURE	10. Pull out Cycle knob to begin wash
	cycle

Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature by turning the WASH TEMP knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are tap cold.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Wash Temp	Suggested Fabrics
Hot
Some cold water is added to save	Whites and pastels
energy. This will be cooler than	Durable garments
your hot water heater setting.
	Heavy soils
Warm
Some cold water will be added, so	Bright colors
this will be cooler than what your	Moderate to light soils
previous washer provided.
Cool
Warm water may be added to	Colors that bleed
assist in soil removal and to help	or fade
dissolve detergents.	Light soils
Cold
This is the temperature from your	Dark colors that
faucet. If your tap cold water is	bleed or fade
very cold, warm water may be	Light soils
added to assist in soil removal
and help dissolve detergent.

Close the washer lid and pull out the Cycle knob to start the washer.

NOTE: Some washers will only fill with the lid in the closed position.

To add a garment after washer starts:

•Push in the Cycle knob to stop the washer.

•Open the lid and add the item(s).

•Close the lid and pull the Cycle knob out to resume the cycle. Do not leave the lid open unattended once the washer has started filling.

•For best performance do not interrupt washer cycle once the washer has been started.

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