Whirlpool WFW8300SW Use and Care Guide - Page 15

Cycles Wash Cycles Whitest Whites Choose Wash Cycles by rotating the Cycle selector knob to the desired cycle. The indicator light for the cycle selected will illuminate. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. This cycle is especially designed for cleaning loads of soiled white fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot washing temperatures assure optimal bleach activity. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. It also includes Extra Rinse as a preset setting. Heavy Duty Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and Heavy soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying times. s Each cycle has a preset cycle time, WASH TEMP, SPIN SPEED, and may have preset Options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. s The preset settings can be changed anytime before START is selected. Not all Options and Modifiers (WASH TEMP, SPIN SPEED) are available with all Cycles. To change settings after the cycle has started, select PAUSE/CANCEL, then select the desired settings. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second) to continue the cycle. Preset Cycle Settings Each cycle has a preset Cycle Time, WASH/RINSE TEMP, and SPIN SPEED. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart. Cycle Estimated Wash Time* Temp (hr:min) Spin Speed Whitest Whites 1:25 Hot High Heavy Duty 1:11 Hot High Normal/Casual Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press blends, cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to reduce wrinkling. Quick Wash Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that are needed in a hurry. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and high-speed spin to shorten drying time. Large wash loads will result in the machine increasing the wash time. Delicate Use this cycle to wash sheer fabrics and lingerie. This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and low-speed spin for gentle fabric care. s Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as socks. Normal/Casual Quick Wash (2-3 items) Delicate Clean Washer Rinse/Spin 0:54 Warm High 0:28 Warm High 0:37 Warm Low 0:54 N/A Low 0:34 Cold High Clean Washer Use the Clean Washer cycle once a month to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washing machine. See "Cleaning Your Washer." IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. Drain/Spin 0:14 N/A High *The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is unbalanced. 15