Whirlpool 3363573 - Manual (Page 8)

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Selecting a cycle and time
This section illustrates and describes the
wash cycles you can select with the Cycle
Control Knob. Use this information to help
you make the best cycle selections for your
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
Normal Cycle
The Normal cycle features longer spins to
shorten drying time.
Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and
linen fabrics. Select 6
(Regular) or 12
(Heavy) minutes of
wash time, depending
on whether your load
is moderately or heavily soiled.
Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a
cool-down rinse and
shorter spins to
reduce wrinkling. Use
this cycle for cleaning
permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics.
Select 4 (Light) or 8
(Regular) minutes of
wash time, depending on whether your wash
load is lightly or moderately soiled.
Short Cycle
The Short cycle features brief wash and
soak periods, followed
by shorter spins. Use
this 8-minute cycle to
clean delicate items
and washable knits
that are lightly or
moderately soiled.
• The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.
• Refer to page 9 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
• Refer to page 10 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
O P E R A T I N G Y O U R W A S H E R
Normal
Regular
Heavy
Spin
Rinse
6
12
Off
Permanent
Press
8
Cool
Down
Pause
Off
Spin
Rinse
Regular
Light
4
Soak Cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of agi-
tation and soak time
to help remove heavy
soils and stains that
need pretreatment.
• Use warm water
when soaking
laundry. Hot water
can set stains. See
pages 17-19 for stain removal information.
• Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by the manufacturer.
• After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
Pre-Wash Cycle
The 4-minute Pre-Wash cycle features a
brief period of agi-
tation to help remove
heavy soils and
stains that need
pretreatment. See
pages 17-19 for
stain removal infor-
mation. Once the
Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.
Soak 20
Off
Short Spin
Rinse
Soak
8
Off
Soak
Pre-Wash
4
20
Off