Normal

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and linens. Cycle combines medium-speed wash action and high spin speed.

Jeans/Darks

Use this cycle for dark, colored items that may run or fade. Cycle combines low/medium-speed wash action and high-speed final spin.

Bulky Items

Use this cycle for large items such as blankets and comforters. Cleaning starts with a spray of water and detergent mixture to thoroughly saturate your large load. This is followed by low/ medium wash action and low/medium spin speed to maintain load balance.

Quick Wash

Use this cycle for small, lightly soiled loads that are needed in a hurry. Fast cleaning starts with a continuous spray of water and detergent mixture as the load is spun at extra-low speed, followed by a brief period of low/medium-speed wash action. High spin speed reduces drying time. For the fastest results, select warm wash.

Delicate Casual

Use this cycle to get low-speed wash action for no-iron fabrics and garments indicating “Permanent Press,” “Wrinkle Free,” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Low/medium spin speed is used to reduce wrinkling.

Wool

Use this cycle for washable items that are normally dry cleaned. Cycle combines extra-low speed spray cleaning and wash action to provide gentle care for delicate items, such as wool sweaters and silk blouses. Low spin speed helps garments maintain their shape.

Hand Wash

Use this cycle for garments labeled “Hand Wash” and special care items. Gentle cleaning starts with a continuous spray of water and detergent mixture as the load is spun at extra-low speed. This lasts for about one minute and is followed by a brief period of extra-low wash action. Low/medium spin speed helps reduce wrinkling.

Garments are labeled “Hand Wash” because:

The fiber construction may be sensitive to wash action.

The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.

NOTE: Some “Hand Wash” items, particularly wool, naturally shrink when washed. Keep this in mind when you purchase items labeled “Hand Wash.” Items that shrink should be dried flat. When still wet, block these items by gently stretching to original measurements.

Preset Cycle Settings

For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended fabric care settings for each cycle.

To use the preset cycle settings:

1.Select the cycle you want by pressing one of the pads under CYCLES. The preset cycle settings will be displayed (see chart).

2.Press START. The wash cycle will begin.

PRESET CYCLE SETTING

Cycle

Preset

Soil Level

Wash/Rinse

 

Minutes

 

Temperature

 

(Total

 

 

 

Time)

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHITEST

49

Normal

Hot/Cold

WHITES

 

 

(Not

 

 

 

Temperature

 

 

 

Controlled)

 

 

 

 

HEAVY DUTY

53

Extra

Warm/Cold

 

 

Heavy

 

 

 

 

 

NORMAL

44

Normal

Warm/Cold

 

 

 

 

JEANS/DARKS

44

Normal

Warm/Cold

 

 

 

 

BULKY ITEMS

44

Normal

Warm/Cold

 

 

 

 

QUICK WASH

23

Refresh

Warm/Cold

 

 

 

 

DELICATE

38

Normal

Warm/Cold

CASUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOL

28

Refresh

Cold/Cold

 

 

 

 

HAND WASH

30

Refresh

Cold/Cold

Total Cycle Time in minutes will appear in the display while you are making selections. The total cycle time will remain, including an estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start is pressed.

WhatHappensin aWash Cycle

After you have loaded the washer, selected the cycle and options and pressed START, your washer does the following:

Distributes the load

Load is initially fluffed to distribute the load before water is added.

Fills

Water enters through the dispenser to mix with the detergent. Water continues to be added until the load is soaked and just enough water is present to maintain the spray. This way of washing and rinsing uses less water and makes the detergent more effective in cleaning your clothes. As a result, you will see only a wet load and not a full tub of water, if you open the lid.

Washes

As the washer continues to fill, a low-speed spin begins and the detergent/water mixture is sprayed onto the load.

The spinning stops and the CALYPSO® wash motion begins, while the wash water continues to be sprayed onto the moving load. The length of wash depends on the cycle and wash time selected.

The CALYPSO® wash motion features five wash speeds in combination with low-speed spin sprays for a variety of fabric care needs.

Liquid chlorine bleach is dispensed in the last 2 to 3 minutes of the wash cycle to help ensure the best cleaning results.

The wash water is then drained and spun out before rinsing begins.

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Whirlpool GVW9959KL0 manual WhatHappensin aWash Cycle