Whirlpool 3953962 manual Selecting a Cycle and Time, Rinse and Spin

5.Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed.

■Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care. See "Loading".

■You may change the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

6.Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

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.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 and Time.”

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.

Selecting a Cycle and Time

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 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.

NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer you purchased may vary from the model shown and will not have all of the cycles described.

Cycle Control knob

Normal cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select up to 14 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is heavily, moderately, or lightly soiled.

Ex-Heavy - Select this 18-minute cycle to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.

Permanent Press cycle

This cycle features a cool-down rinse to help reduce wrinkling. Select up to 10 minutes of wash time for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Gentle/Delicates

This cycle features low agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds help reduce wrinkling. Use this 6-minute cycle for cleaning lightly to moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.

Gentle cycle

This cycle features a brief series of agitations and soaks, followed by a short spin. Select up to 6 minutes of wash time to gently clean special-care items that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Pre-Wash cycle

This cycle features a brief period of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer. After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Rinse and Spin

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

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