Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 Selecting a cycle and time, Normal cycle, Permanent Press, Soak cycle

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OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Selecting a cycle and time

Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.

•The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

•Page 12 describes what happens during a wash cycle.

HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY PLUS

NORMAL	RINSE	SPIN	OFF8	PERMANENT
NORMAL	RINSE		OFF8	PERMANENT
				PRESS
LIGHT SOIL 6				PAUSE
LIGHT SOIL 6
REGULAR SOIL 8
HEAVY SOIL 12				RINSE
				RINSE
OFF				SPIN
				SPIN
				OFF
				8
				FABRICARE
	SOAK	20 OFF SPIN RINSE

Cycle Control Knob with separate

water temperature selector

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select

6 (Light), 8 (Regular), or 12 (Heavy) minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is heavily, moderately, or lightly soiled.

Permanent Press

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool- down rinse, and shorter spins to reduce wrinkling. Use this 8-minute cycle for clean- ing permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Soak cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

•Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. See pages 19-21 for stain removal information.

•Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer.

•After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Fabricare cycle

The Fabricare cycle features a brief wash cycle that includes a 2-minute soak and shorter spins for gentle soil removal. Use this 8-minute cycle to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moder- ately soiled.

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Contents Requesting Assistance or Models with Temperature SelectorOperating Your Washer Models with separate Water Level Stopping/restarting yourThank you for buying this appliance Your safety is important to us Washer Safety Parts and Features Close the washer lid Models with separate Water Level and Temperature SelectorsOperating Your Washer Starting Your WasherOperating Your Washer Soak cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Permanent PressUsing drain and spin Using rinse and spinSelf-cleaning lint filter Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Cycle options Selecting a cycle, time, and temperatureStopping/restarting your washer Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control KnobDuring washing Understanding what happens in each cycleUnderstanding normal washer sounds During drainOn models with no bleach dispenser Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenserAdding liquid chlorine bleach Adding liquid fabric softenerNon-use or vacation care Cleaning your washerCaring for Your Washer Winter storage or moving careLoading Laundry TipsPreparing clothes for washing SortingExtra Large Capacity Washers Saving energyLaundry Tips Loading suggestionsWater hardness Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water guidelinesCare Instructions Washing special-care itemsStain To Remove Removing StainsStain removal rules Stain removal guideRemoving Stains Lipstick KetchupOr tomato ProductsCommon laundry problems TroubleshootingProblem Cause Troubleshooting Common washer problemsIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … Requesting Assistance or Service in the U.S.AIf you need service† … If you need replacement parts …If you need service … Requesting Assistance or Service in CanadaInglis Limited** Appliance Service Consumer Services Not Covered by Warranty Length of Warranty Covered by Warranty Full ONE-YEARWarranty Warranty From Date of Purchase Limited TEN-YEARPage Page Le bouton de sélection de Pièces et caractéristiques Fonctionnement deModèles avec sélecteur de Température combiné avecFélicitations Suite à la page suivante Règles de sécuritéRègles DE Sécurité Remarque Pièces et caractéristiquesMise en marche de la laveuse Fonctionnement de la laveuseRisque de choc électrique Fermer le couvercle de la laveuse Fonctionnement DE LA LaveuseProgramme de trempage Soak Sélection d’un programme et de la durée de lavageProgramme Normal Normal Programme pressage perma- nent Permanent PressUtilisation de la fonction vidange et essorage Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorageProgramme Fabricare Fabricare Filtre à charpie autonettoyant Programme normal Sélection du programme, temps, et températureOptions des programmes Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorage Arrêt et remise en marche de la laveuse Remplissage Lavage durée choisie Vidange† Sans agitation Compréhension de la fonction de chaque programmePendant le lavage Compréhension des bruits normaux de la laveuseAddition de liquide de blanchiment chloré Durant la vidangeAddition d’assouplissant liquide de tissu Intérieur Entretien de la laveuseNettoyage de la laveuse ExtérieurEntretien DE LA Laveuse Période d’inutilisation ou période de vacancesChargement Conseils pour le lavagePréparation du linge TriArticles délicats Conseils Pour LE LavageSuggestions de chargement Laveuses DE Grande CapacitéSélection de la température de l’eau Économie d’énergieGuide de sélection des températures Article Soins Spéciaux Lavage d’articles de soins spéciauxVérification de la température de l’eau chaude Dureté de l’eauArticles ignifugés CouchesÉlastique SpandexTache Méthode D’ÉLIMINATION Élimination des tachesRègles de détachage Guide de détachageÉlimination DES Taches Légumes verts Taches deFruits Herbe ouMâcher MoisissureMoutarde Gomme àProblèmes communs de lavage Guide de diagnosticProblème Cause Guide DE Diagnostic Quelques problèmes communs aux laveuses Si vous avez besoin de services de dépannage … Demande d’assistance ou de serviceDIX ANS ’UN ANGarantie Limitée DE Cinq ANS