Whirlpool 2DLSQ8000JQ0 manual SelectingaCycle,Time,andTemperature, Normal cycle, Delicates cycle

Water Temp	Use For
Hot	Whites and pastels
111°F (44°C)	Heavy and greasy soils
or above
Warm	Bright colors
90°-110°F	Moderate to light soils
(32°-43°C)
Cold	Colors that bleed or fade
70°-90°F	Light soils
(21°-32°C)

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF (21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).

7.(OPTIONAL) For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON.

8.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle, Time, and Temperature”.

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer

To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.

To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.

SelectingaCycle,Time,andTemperature

This section describes the available wash cycles and temperatures, 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 labels next to the selections on the WASH TEMPERATURE selector are recommended wash cycles, load colors, and types of loads to use with each temperature. To use your washer, simply choose the cycle on the Cycle Control knob that corresponds with the one you chose on the WASH TEMPERATURE selector. The selections are color-coordinated to make washing easier.

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

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

Cycle Control knob

Wash Temperature

Normal cycle

The Normal cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds shorten drying times. Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled.

Super Wash/Heavy - Select the 15-minute Super Wash/Heavy feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two times the amount of recommended detergent for this cycle.

Casual/Permanent Press cycle

The Casual/Permanent Press cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps 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 or 9 minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

The Delicates cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Hand Washables cycle

The Hand Washables cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning lightly soiled hand washables.

Garments are labeled "Hand Wash" because:

■The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation.

■The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.

NOTE: Some "Hand Wash" items, particularly wool, naturally shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you purchase items labeled "Hand Wash".

Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables cycle for gentle washing. 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 water. Restart the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control knob. Follow care label directions for drying. Items that may shrink should be dried flat. When still wet, block these items by gently stretching to original measurements.

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