Whirlpool WTW4880AW Use & Care Guide - Page 5

WASH You will hear the motor and agitator moving the load. During the first stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water will partially fill the washer and then begin to move the load. It is normal to have the sensing light on during this stage. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a several second pause. This process will repeat for several minutes, allowing the entire load to become saturated. The lower water level combined with HE detergent at this stage allows for concentrated cleaning. Concentrated cleaning delivers the detergent directly to the soils. It is normal for the load to be above the water line during this stage. At the beginning of the second stage, the washer will add water to the correct level based on the load size. You will hear the agitator move quicker during this stage of the wash cycle. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash cycle. RINSE You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. For cycles that use a spray rinse you will hear water enter the washer as the tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate the clothes. For cycles that use the extra rinse option, you will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was selected. SPIN The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. LID LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened. If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/Pause/ Unlock again to resume the cycle. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer is restarted. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash: Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans Cottons, linens, and mixed garment loads Lightweight cotton fabrics No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics Cycle: Super Wash Normal Heavy Normal Regular Normal Light Casual Regular Temperature*: Spin Speed: Cycle Details: Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold Hot Warm Cool Lights Cool Darks Cold High High High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types. Select Deep Water Wash option for higher water level than other cycles. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types. This cycle features a spray rinse. Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray rinse. High Use this cycle for lightly soiled mixed loads. This cycle features a spray rinse. Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. NOTE: Be sure to set Fabric Softener knob to YES, if adding fabric softener to load. * All rinses are tap cold. 5