Whirlpool WTW4850BW, Use And Care Manual

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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in
Bold .
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
*All rinses are cold. **Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and cannot be selected.
Small loads, cottons,
polyester, perm press
Quick Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items that are
needed in a hurry. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine
Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items
in mesh garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset
water level.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm press,
synthetics
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.
Bright or darkly colored
cottons, linens, casual
and mixed loads
Cold Wash Cold
Tap Cold
High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts stains while caring
for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must use only cold
water settings.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This
cycle uses spray rinses.
Casual and mixed loads,
jeans, towels, sturdy
fabrics
Deep Water Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides additional water and alternating wash action for heavily soiled
mixed loads. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some
items than for others because they will absorb more water than other
fabric types.
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast
items, towels, jeans
Heavy Duty
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains and soils. Use
this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process
may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb
more water than other fabric types.
Large items such as
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters,
jackets, small washable
rugs
Bulky Items/
Sheets
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters.
The washer will fill with enough water to wet down the load before the
wash portion of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than
other cycles.
Hand-washed garments
or dripping wet items
Drain &
Spin
N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or
special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after
cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing without
detergent
Rinse &
Spin
Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional
rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for
loads that require rinsing only.
No clothes in washer Clean Washer
with affresh
®
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh
and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh
®
Washer
Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of
your washer. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during
the Clean Washer with affresh ® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash
tub.
Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics. The washer
will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has expired, water
will drain, but the washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin
Speed**:
Cycle Details: