Whirlpool 8316464 - Manual (Page 7)

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6. Push in a WASH TEMPS. selector button to get the correct
setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the
warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label
instructions.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF
(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
7. (OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector.
For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle,
set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the
Extra Rinse feature is part of the cycle.
8. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the
wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a
small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle.”
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
To stop or restart your washer
■ To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
knob.
■ To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.
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.
Water Temp Use For
Hot
111°F (44°C)
or above Whites and pastels
Heavy soils
Warm
90°-110°F
(32°-43°C) Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cold
70°-90°F
(21°-32°C) Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils