Whirlpool WTW4800XQ Owners Manual - Page 3

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 4 1 2 3 Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. 6 5 1 LOAD SIZE Select the setting most suitable for your load. Ex Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 2 TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. • Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. • E ven in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. 3 OPTIONS The following options may be added to most cycles. EXTRA RINSE This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles. FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED-YES This option must be selected if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution. FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the Extra Rinse options. 4 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles. 5 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle. 6 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. FILL When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock briefly before locking again. The washer will use spins to check for load balance. These spins may take several minutes before water is added to the washer. You may hear the hum of the spins before filling. This is normal. WASH You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level. 3