Whirlpool WTW4816FW Use & Care Guide - Page 4

Control Panel and Features 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. 1 SOIL LEVEL Select the setting most suitable for your load. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, select Heavy Soil Level for more wash time. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select Light Soil Level for less wash time. A lighter soil-level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. 2 WASH TEMP Wash Temp 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. ■■ On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be cooler than your previous washer. ■■ Even in a cold- and cool-water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold. 5 WATER LEVEL Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will automatically sense the appropriate water level for the load size and type. Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will fill to the maximum water level. NOTE: Expect longer cycles times due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water Wash option. 6 START/PAUSE 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. 7 PROGRESS LIGHTS 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles. 4 RINSE OPTIONS The following options may be added to most cycles. See "Cycle Guide" for additional details. 1 RINSE This option is used to limit a cycle to one rinse. 2 RINSES This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles. 1 RINSE WITH SOFTENER 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. 2 RINSES WITH SOFTENER This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the 2 Rinses option. The Progress Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from your previous washer. SENSING When the START/Pause button is pressed and the Water Level knob is set to Auto Sensing, the washer will fill and begin sensing to determine load size and balance. Once sensing is complete, the washer will fill to the appropriate level for the detected load size and then begin the wash phase of the cycle. NOTE: Sensing and wash phases will be paused by opening the unlocked lid. Close the lid to resume the cycle. If the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the washer will cancel the cycle and pump out the water. The lid will lock after the wash phase to begin the initial spinout and remain locked for the remainder of the cycle. 4