washer/dryer use and care guide laveuse/sécheuse - Whirlpool

WASHER CYCLE GUIDE
Not all cycles or options are available on all models.
Refer to the cycle control knob on your washer.
Wash temperatures are selected using the Wash Temperature
control knob.
For best performance:
• Choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
• Use Prewash for heavily soiled clothing.
• Do not leave the washer lid open unattended once the washer
has started to fill.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Times**:
Cottons and
linens; loads that
are moderately or
heavily soiled
Permanent press
blends and
synthetic fabrics
that are lightly to
moderately soiled
Light to moderately
soiled delicate items
and washable knits
Heavily soiled
or stained
items that need
pretreatment
Normal
Casual/
Perm
Press
Delicates 6–10
Low/Low
Prewash*
10–14
6–10
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Wash/Spin
Speed: Cycle Details:
High and
Low/High
High and
Low/Low
High/High
You may select a wash time based on the soil level
of your load.
Features a cool down, rinse and low-speed final
spin to reduce wrinkling.
Gently removes soils and minimizes wrinkling.
Brief periods of agitation and soak followed by a
4-minute pre-wash featuring high-speed agitation.
* You should use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer. After the cycle ends, you may add
detergent and start a new wash cycle.
** Approximate time in minutes.
IMPORTANT: Do not presoak items in your washer by lifting the lid or stopping the cycle. Failure to follow this instruction can result in
property damage. If needed, presoak items in a small wash basin prior to loading the washer.
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