Using the Controls – Electronic Control Models

STEP 5

Fabric Selection

Select the appropriate fabric cycle for the type of load by turning the cycle selector dial until the indicator light by the desired fabric selection is illuminated.

WASH/SPIN

FABRIC SELECTION

 

SPEED

 

 

Quick Wash

For lightly soiled or wrinkled

 

Gentle/Fast

 

garments needed quickly.

Ultra Hand Wash

Provides intermittent agitation and

Ex. Gentle/Slow

soak. For wool, silk, and other

 

 

 

 

hand-wash-only fabrics.

 

Hand wash

For sheer fabrics, bras and lingerie

 

Gentle/Slow

needing slower spin speed because

 

 

 

 

of clothing construction.

 

No Iron

 

For “wash and wear” and synthetic

Medium/Slow

fabrics and lightly to normally soiled

 

 

 

 

garments needing a slower spin

 

 

 

 

speed to reduce wrinkling.

 

Regular

For most sturdy fabrics including

 

Medium/Fast

 

cottons, linens and normally soiled

 

 

 

 

garments needing maximum water

 

 

 

 

extraction.

Whites & Towels

For sturdy fabrics and heavily soiled

 

Normal/Fast

whites needing maximum water

 

 

 

 

extraction.

Soak Only

Provides approximately 33 minutes of alternating periods of soaking with brief agitation at slow speed. At the end of the cycle, the Cycle Selector dial must be manually set to a wash cycle or spin cycle to drain the washer. Avoid extended soaking.

Spin Only

Provides a spin to remove more water from the load.

Rinse and Spin

Use for loads that need rinsing only or to add rinse- added fabric softener to a load.

Power Off

To cancel the cycle and turn off the washer, turn the Cycle Selector dial to Power Off and push the dial in.

STEP 6

Start the Washer

To start the washer, press the cycle selector dial.

Changing a Cycle

If an incorrect cycle has been accidentally selected:

1.Press the cycle selector dial.

2.Turn the cycle selector dial to the desired cycle.

3.Set the desired options for the cycle.

4.Press the cycle selector dial. The Wash indicator lights stop flashing and the new cycle starts.

Canceling a Cycle

To cancel a cycle:

1.Press the cycle selector dial.

2.Turn the cycle selector dial to Power Off and push the dial in.

To drain the washer:

1.Select the Rinse & Spin or Spin Only cycle.

2.Press the cycle selector dial. The Spin light illuminates and the washer starts the rinse or spin.

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Whirlpool AAV4000AW manual Fabric Selection, Start the Washer