Whirlpool WFW862CHC Owners Manual - Page 11

What Towels How Basic Settings Temp Spin Soil Normal Quick Wrinkle Control Heavy Duty Cold Wash Sanitize* (with Oxi - on some models) Hot Very Warm Warm Cool Cold Hot Very Warm Warm Cool Cold Hot Very Warm Warm Cool Cold Hot Very Warm Warm Cool Cold Hot Very Warm Warm Cool Cold Hot Fast Medium Fast Medium Slow Off Fast Medium Fast Medium Slow Off Fast Medium Fast Medium Slow Off Fast Medium Fast Medium Slow Off Fast Medium Fast Medium Slow Off Fast Medium Fast Medium Slow Off Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Additional Options Steam Clean Extra Rinse PreSoak X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Wash & Dry X X X X X X Load & Go™ X X X X X X *T his cycle eliminates 99.9% of the most common bacteria found in clothes, sheets, and towels. Using the highest wash temperature available and adding a powdered Oxi product in the drum (on some models) ensures sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items and use the amount of Oxi recommended by the manufacturer (on some models). Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus. Government energy certifications for models WFW8620H and WFW862CH were based on the REGULAR (WHAT TO WASH), NORMAL (HOW TO WASH), FASTEST SELECTABLE SPIN SPEED, HOLDING "DRAIN & SPIN" for 3 SECONDS TO ACTIVATE TIMED DRY (4 HOURS - 1 TIME ONLY), DRYING TEMPERATURE SETTING NON - SELECTABLE. The as-shipped defaults of REGULAR (WHAT TO WASH), NORMAL (HOW TO WASH), WARM TEMP, SPIN SPEED FAST were not used for energy testing. CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled as High Efficiency are identical in formulation and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds. If you use one of these and see a "SUD" error code appear in the display, consider using a different HE detergent. Always follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. About Detergent Concentration Today's liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration on the bottle. However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration, it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in fluid ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to find the concentration. If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a higher concentration number. If detergent concentration is not 2x, change the detergent concentration setting by touching and holding TEMP and SOIL for 3 seconds. Concentration Number of ounces ÷ number of loads 2X 1.5-2.49 (44.4 mL-73.6 mL) 3X 0.9-1.49 (26.6 mL-44.1 mL) 4X 0.7-0.89 (20.7 mL-26.3 mL) 5X 0.5-0.69 (14.8 mL-20.4 mL) Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. 6X 0.3-0.49 (8.9 mL-14.5 mL) 11