Whirlpool 3955155A manual Selecting a Cycle and Time

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.(OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector. For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the Extra Rinse feature is part of the cycle.

8.(OPTIONAL ) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector. Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector to ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.

9.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.

Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser

If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not directly on the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. (See "Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.")

Adding softener to models without a fabric softener dispenser

If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse water. Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup

(125 to 250 mL) of warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. (See "Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.")

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 washer models. The washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles described.

Heavy cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods of low-speed agitation for cleaning sturdy fabrics and heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Select Super Wash or Regular depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled. For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.

Normal cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 6 to 15 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the shortest time setting.

Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

Casual/Permanent Press cycle

This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down 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 to 10 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Delicates cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Select 3 to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Hand Washables cycle

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. 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 washer. Restart the washer.

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