Whirlpool GCAM2792LQ0 manual Selecting a Cycle, Rinse and Spin, Drain and Spin

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 onto 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

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 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.

Regular cycle

This cycle features high-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens. High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select Normal or Heavy settings for loads that are moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the shortest Light setting.

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

Extra Rinse option

Selecting this option provides a second rinse with the same water temperature as selected for the first rinse. An Extra Rinse can be added to any wash cycle.

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 Light or Normal settings to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

Gentle cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation, followed by a short spin. Select Gentle setting to gently clean special-care items that are lightly or moderately soiled.

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.

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See “Starting Your Washer.”

Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

1.Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins.

Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

1.Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

2.Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on the load.

■Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame- retardant fabrics.

■When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener

Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

■Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.

■Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash.

■Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric softener, or do not use it every time.

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