Whirlpool WTW4957P Cycle Guide - Page 2

NOTE: If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select one of the following Rinse Option settings: Auto with Extra Rinse, Deep Water Rinse, or Deep Water with Extra Rinse. WARNING Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Helpful Tips: ■ For best performance, use HE detergent when washing bulky items. ■ Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. ■ Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. ■ Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. NOTES: ■ Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. ■ The washer will not start or fill with the lid open. Wash Temp Description Suggested Fabrics Hot Some cold water is added Whites and pastels to save energy. This will Durable items be cooler than your hot Heavy soils water heater setting. Warm Some cold water may be Bright colors added, so this will be Moderate to light cooler than what your soils previous washer provided. Cool Warm water may be Colors that bleed or added to assist in soil fade Sort and Prepare Your Laundry ■ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can removal and to help dissolve detergents. Light soils pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing Cold This is the temperature Dark colors that unexpected sounds. from your faucet. If your bleed or fade ■ Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. ■ Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. tap cold water is very cold, warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Light soils ■ Do not dry items if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric. ■ Treat stains promptly. ■ Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and Tap Cold This is the temperature from your faucet. Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils remove non-washable trim and ornaments. Manual Soak ■ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time during washing. the wash portion of the cycle, press Pause and leave the lid closed. Once your desired soak time has elapsed, press Pause again to continue the cycle. As long as the lid remains closed, your soak time can be longer than 10 minutes. However, if the lid is opened during the soak and remains open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically. 2