Whirlpool Duet steam WFW9640XW, Use & Care Manual

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Electronic Controls
Flexible electronic controls are easy to use whether you are a
beginner or an expert.
Smart Dispensers
The Smart Dispensers make your washer truly automatic. This
washer provides a four-compartment dispenser which includes
separate compartments for main wash detergent, fabric softener,
bleach, and oxygen based stain fighter or color safe bleach. The
dispenser has large pour zones. The dispenser is self-cleaning,
and can be easily removed. Laundry products are diluted with
fresh water and added to the load at the proper time in the wash
cycle.
Deep Clean with Steam
This washer has a built-in steaming unit which is combined with
the DEEP CLEAN option to provide multiple temperatures to help
remove a variety of stains from garments.
Clean Washer With AFFRESH
®
Cycle with Steam
This cycle uses steam to raise the temperature of the washer and
makes the washer self-cleaning, flushing the machine’s interior
free of dirt and other residue. The use of AFFRESH ® washer cleaner
or liquid chlorine bleach with this cycle will remove and help avoid
odor-causing residue.
Auto Water Level
This washer automatically adjusts water level for optimal cleaning
and rinsing performance. Two sensors determine load size, load
composition, and suds level, then the sensors adjust the water
level to the proper setting. This eliminates guesswork. The water
level is just right for every wash load size.
Larger Load Size
Because there is no agitator, you can wash larger, bulkier items such
as a king-sized bedspread. You are also able to wash more clothes
at one time, which means fewer loads.
Stainless Steel Drum
The stainless steel drum eliminates corrosion and enables higher
spin speeds for more water extraction, helping to reduce drying
time compared to traditional top-load washers.
High-Efficiency Wash System
Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with
fewer, larger loads. It also lowers your water and energy bills by
helping conserve resources.
Spin Speeds
This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the
cycle selected. This factory setting can be changed, however.
This washer offers up to five different spin speed choices, up to
1400 rpm.
Heating Element
This washer has a heating element that automatically heats the
water to the optimal temperature on select cycles. This enables
stepped cleaning, a process in which warm water is brought in
and mixed with detergent first, then the water is heated. Stepped
cleaning starts the wash cycle with warm water to remove stains
(such as blood and grass).
6th SENSE
®
Intuitive Controls
Intuitive intelligence “knows every load” determining load sizes,
water levels, and how much cleaning time is needed.
Direct Injection Wash System
This washer channels 100% of the water through the dispensers
to assure thorough rinse-out and mixture of all the laundry
products before they touch any garments. The water is then
sprayed from the top front onto the center of the load, providing
even distribution and optimum cleaning performance. It is normal
for small amounts of water to remain in the dispensers when the
wash cycle is complete.
Efficient Detergent System with Anti-Escape Valve
This washer has a specially designed valve that closes during
the wash portion of the cycle so that 100% of the water and
detergent mixture is used on the load. The Efficient Detergent
System ensures that no water or detergent is wasted.
6-Point Suspension System
Shock absorbers, 2 springs, and electronic controls are specially
designed to help redistribute the load automatically and minimize
movement of the wash drum during the spin cycle. The 6-Point
Suspension System reduces the amount of force transmitted to
the floor by the washer, resulting in reduced noise and vibration.
Add a Garment
Clothes can be added to the load during the first 8 minutes of the
cycle. During this time, the Add a Garment status indicator will
indicate it is okay to add clothes.
ECO Monitor
The ECO Monitor allows you to see how the cycle settings you
select affect your energy savings. The ECO Monitor ratings range
from Good to Best. Advanced software evaluates the water and
energy use of the cycle, along with the options selected, and
clearly indicates how different choices affect energy saving
performance.