Whirlpool WTW5000DW1, 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 each cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
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.
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.
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.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed-item loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric
loads.
Bright or darkly
colored cottons,
linens, casual and
mixed loads
Cold Wash 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.
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.
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Delicate Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled items 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.
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.
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.
Hand-washed items
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 canceling 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. Use this cycle to complete a load
after power interruption or for loads that require rinsing only.
No clothes in
washer
Clean Washer
with
affresh
®
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low 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.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin
Speed**:
Cycle Details: