Whirlpool 3953955A - Manual (Page 7)

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6. 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 and Time.”
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.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric
softener to the final rinse water. See “Adding Liquid Fabric
Softener.”
Selecting a Cycle and Time
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 Washer 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.
NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer
you purchased will not have all of the cycles described.
Normal cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation for maximum cleaning,
and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. Select up to 14
minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean large
loads of sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. For
lightly soiled cottons and linens, use the shortest time setting.
Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to wash
heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two
times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.
Casual/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle features a cool-down rinse to minimize wrinkling of
permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. Select 6 to 10
minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.
Gentle cycle
This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed
by a short spin. Select up to 6 minutes of wash time to gently
clean special-care items that are lightly or moderately soiled.
Delicates cycle
This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed
by a short spin. Use this cycle to clean delicate items and
washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.
Cycle Time and Temperature Options
Some models have the water temperature included in the cycle
selections of the Cycle Control knob.
Selecting different time and temperature combinations:
To select different wash time and temperature combinations, first
select the water temperature (Hot, Warm or Cold), then turn to
the new wash time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash time in
the Normal cycle with Cold water:
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob, and turn it clockwise to the
Cold setting.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob and allow washer to fill.
3. When the washer has filled, push in and turn the Cycle
Control knob to 14 minutes of wash time.
4. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start washer.
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.
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.