Whirlpool 6LBR5132BQ2 - Manual (Page 6)

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R W A S H E R
Selecting a cycle and time
The Cycle Control Knob shown below illustrates the different cycles of your washer. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.
Permanent
Press
Pull Start
Push Stop
Pre-Wash Extended Soak
Regular Cycle
The Regular cycle features longer spins to
shorten drying time.
• Use the 18-minute NORMAL cycle to clean
sturdily-constructed cotton and linen
fabrics that are heavily soiled.
• Use the 12-minute LIGHT cycle to clean
sturdily-constructed cotton and linen
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
sturdily-constructed cotton and linen
fabrics that are lightly soiled.
Permanent Press Cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a
cool-down rinse and shorter spins to
reduce wrinkling.
• Use the 12-minute NORMAL cycle to clean
permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
• Use the 6-minute SHORT cycle to clean
permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly soiled.
• Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
lightly to moderately soiled.
Extended Soak Cycle
This cycle includes brief periods of agitation
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
14-16 for stain removal information.
• Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by the manufacturer.
• After the Extended Soak cycle ends, add
detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Pre-Wash Cycle
This cycle features a brief period of agitation
to help remove heavy soils and stains that
need pretreatment.
• Use warm water for pre-washing stained
laundry (hot water can set stains). See
pages 14-16 for stain removal information.
• After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add
detergent and set a new wash cycle.