Whirlpool WTW4815EW Use & Care Guide - Page 9
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7. Select SOIL LEVEL 9. Select cycle options, if desired Once you select a cycle, select the soil level by turning the Soil Level knob to the desired setting. 8. Select WASH TEMP If you would like to add an extra rinse or presoak period to any cycle, turn the knob to desired setting. 10. Press START/Pause to begin wash cycle Once you select a cycle, select the wash temperature by turning the Wash Temp knob to the desired setting. Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your items. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable items Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Cool is slightly warmer than cold. Cold Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Tap Cold This is the temperature from your faucet. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light. Promptly remove items after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. Adding garment(s) During the Fill/Sensing phase, open lid and add 1 or 2 missed garments. Then close lid and press START/Pause to restart the cycle. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, you must press START/Pause and wait for the lid to unlock. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. You may hear a winding sound as the basket slows down. Then add garment, close lid, and press START/Pause again to resume the cycle. NOTES: ■■ Washer will fill with the lid open. ■■ If your washer does not have a soak option, then pause your washer to soak. When you are done soaking then press Start/Pause button to bring washer out of Pause. IMPORTANT: If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically. Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the "Installation Instructions" for more information. 9