Whirlpool 3406874 Selecting a cycle and time, Normal cycle, Permanent Press cycle, 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.

•To help you understand what happens during a wash cycle, see “What happens in each cycle.”

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time.

•Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled.

•Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

•Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

•Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled.

Delicates cycle

The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

•Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly soiled.

Soak cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agi- tation 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 “Removing stains” for stain removal information.

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

•After the 20-minute Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

•The 4-minutePre-Washtime features high-speed agitation to loosen stains. Once the Pre-Wash period ends, add detergent and start a new wash cycle.

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying this appliance Your safety and the safety of others is very important Understanding SafetyUnderstanding Safety Additional features your washer/dryer has Parts and FeaturesOn next Checking Your VentVenting Checking Your Vent Close the washer lid Select a water level Operating Your WasherStarting your washer Operating Your Washer Stopping/restarting your washerDelicates cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Permanent Press cycleExtra Wash cycle Using Rinse and SpinUsing Drain and Spin Rinse Self-cleaning lint filterWhat happens in each cycle WashAdding liquid fabric softener Adding liquid chlorine bleachStarting your dryer Operating Your DryerTo restart the dryer Selecting a cycle and settingStopping/restarting your dryer To stop the dryer, eitherCycle Descriptions Damp Dry FeaturePermanent Press SYNTHETICS, and Blends Drying chartAutomatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of Load Cottons and LinensDelicate Fabrics End of cycle signalNo Heat/Fluff cycle Type of Load No HEAT/FLUFF CycleWashing and drying tips Laundry TipsSorting clothes Choosing load sizesLarge Capacity Washers Using dryer fabric softenersWater guidelines Washer loading suggestionsWater hardness Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Stain To Remove Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain removal guideDoing so can result in death or fire Fire HazardDo not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it Including cooking oilsLipstick Ketchup orTomato ProductsCare Instructions Washing special-care itemsItems Drying Instructions Drying special-care itemsFilled items WashableNapped items Quilted, downCaring for Your Washer/Dryer Every load cleaning dryerAs needed cleaning washer Use the following method As needed cleaning dryerClogged lint screen Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinet Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect powerWasher Winter storage or moving careNon-use or vacation care Saving energyProblem Cause TroubleshootingCommon laundry problems washer Still wet Common laundry problems dryerSlow drying Or clothesNo heat dryer Common washer/dryer problemsWasher/dryer will not start No water washerOdor dryer Noises dryerWhen asking for help or service Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … If you need replacement parts …Page Page Limited TEN-YEAR Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited FIVE-YEAR