Whirlpool WFW9290FBD Use & Care Guide - Page 9

Cycle Guide

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Cycle Guide Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3-4 items, not more than ¼ full. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full. Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full. Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Normally soiled cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads Cycle: Normal Wash Spin Soil Temperature*: Speed***: Level: Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Extra Fast Fast Medium Off Extra Heavy Heavy Normal Light Available Options: Steam Clean** FanFresh® Extra Rinse PreSoak Delay Wash Heavily soiled white fabrics and garments Whites Sturdy colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments Heavy Duty Sturdy towels Towels and wash cloths Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads Colorlast Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Extra Hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Extra Fast Fast Medium Slow Off Extra Heavy Heavy Normal Light Extra Fast Fast Medium Slow Off Extra Heavy Heavy Normal Light Extra Fast Fast Medium Slow Off Extra Heavy Heavy Normal Light Extra Fast Fast Medium Slow Off Extra Heavy Heavy Normal Light Steam Clean** EcoBoost™ FanFresh® Extra Rinse PreSoak Delay Wash Steam Clean** EcoBoost™ FanFresh® Extra Rinse PreSoak Delay Wash Steam Clean** EcoBoost™ FanFresh® Extra Rinse PreSoak Delay Wash * All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse. ** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected. ***Spin speed varies by model. Cycle Details: T his cycle combines medium-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-speed spin. This cycle is designed to provide the most energy efficiency. U ses a longer wash time with fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing, and an extra fast-speed spin to provide optimal cleaning and rinsing when bleach is used. F ast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-speed final spin help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times. P rovides fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time, normal rinsing, and an extra fast-speed spin to shorten drying time. T his cycle combines gentle tumbling and soaking to protect colors and provide a gentle cleaning. Continued on next page 9

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Cycle Guide
Settings and options shown in
bold
are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings
that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
* All temperature selections feature a Cold rinse.
** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected.
***Spin speed varies by model.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.
Small load:
Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than ¼ full.
Medium load:
Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.
Large load:
Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.
Extra-large load:
Fill the washer drum, but make
sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid
packing tightly.
Items to wash
using default
cycle settings:
Cycle:
Wash
Temperature*:
Spin
Speed***:
Soil
Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Normally soiled
cottons, linens,
sheets, and
mixed garment
loads
Normal
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Fast
Fast
Medium
Off
Extra
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Steam Clean**
FanFresh
®
Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
This cycle combines
medium-speed tumbling
and an extra-fast-speed
spin. This cycle is designed
to provide the most energy
efficiency.
Heavily soiled
white fabrics
and garments
Whites
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Fast
Fast
Medium
Slow
Off
Extra
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Steam Clean**
EcoBoost
FanFresh
®
Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Uses a longer wash time
with fast-speed tumbling,
extra rinsing, and an extra
fast-speed spin to provide
optimal cleaning and rinsing
when bleach is used.
Sturdy colorfast
fabrics and
heavily soiled
garments
Heavy
Duty
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Fast
Fast
Medium
Slow
Off
Extra
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Steam Clean**
EcoBoost
FanFresh
®
Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Fast-speed tumbling and
an extra-fast-speed final
spin help provide optimal
cleaning and reduce
drying times.
Sturdy towels
and wash cloths
Towels
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Fast
Fast
Medium
Slow
Off
Extra
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
Steam Clean**
EcoBoost
FanFresh
®
Extra Rinse
PreSoak
Delay Wash
Provides fast-speed
tumbling, longer wash time,
normal rinsing, and an extra
fast-speed spin to shorten
drying time.
Bright or darkly
colored cottons,
linens, casual
and mixed
loads
Colorlast
Extra Hot
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Fast
Fast
Medium
Slow
Off
Extra
Heavy
Heavy
Normal
Light
This cycle combines gentle
tumbling and soaking to
protect colors and provide
a gentle cleaning.
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