3.Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser, if needed. Bleach is diluted and automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle.

Do not overfill. Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.

Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.

To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.

A small amount of water will be left in the dispenser. This is normal.

NOTE: Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.

4.Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser, if desired.

Do not overfill. The dispenser holds 3 oz (94 mL), or a capful of fabric softener.

The fabric softener is dispensed in the final rinse.

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes.

A small amount of water will be left in the dispenser. This is normal.

NOTE: Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

5.Close the washer lid.

6.Select a Cycle. This turns on the washer display. See “Cycles.”

7.Select an Option, if desired. See “Options.”

8.Press START. The wash cycle begins and the display shows the estimated remaining time.

NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the washer automatically shuts off.

PausingorRestarting

To pause the washer at any time

Press STOP/CANCEL.

To restart the washer

Close the lid and press START.

ChangingCycles andOptions

You can change Cycles and Options any time before Start is pressed.

A short tone sounds when a change is selected.

Two short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted.

Changing Cycles after pressing Start

1.Press STOP/CANCEL twice.

2.Select the desired wash cycle.

3.Press START.

The washer restarts at the beginning of the new cycle.

NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of pausing the washer, the washer automatically shuts off.

Changing Options after pressing Start

You can change an Option anytime before the selected Option begins.

1.Press STOP/CANCEL.

2.Select the new Option.

3.Press START to continue the cycle.

Cycles

Use these pads to choose the right wash cycle for the type of fabrics you are washing.

For most loads, use the time recommended in the preset cycle settings.

For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, use more wash time.

For light soil and delicate fabrics, use less wash time.

Whitest Whites

This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at the proper time for improved whitening of your heavily soiled white fabrics. Use this cycle to get medium-speed wash action and high-speed final spin. For maximum soil and stain removal, liquid chlorine bleach must be used.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle for loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics such as work clothes. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and high spin speed.

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Whirlpool GVW9959KL0 manual PausingorRestarting, ChangingCycles andOptions