Whirlpool WTW5057L Cycle Guide - Page 3

Wash Temp Hot Warm Cool Description Suggested Fabrics Hottest wash bath with a small amount of cold water added to help reduce energy consumption. Whites and pastels Durable items Heavy soils Warm wash bath comprised of hot and cold water in similar proportions. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool wash bath with some warm water added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Sort and prepare your laundry Cold Cold wash bath with a small amount of warm water added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Ƀ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the clothes mover and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. Ƀ Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Ƀ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Ƀ Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Ƀ Do not dry items if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric. Ƀ Treat stains promptly. Ƀ Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. Ƀ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing. Helpful Tips: Ƀ When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. Ƀ Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. Ƀ 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. NOTES: Ƀ Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Ƀ The washer will not start or fill with the lid open. Tap Cold Coldest wash bath directly from your cold faucet. No warm water is added. Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Manual Soak If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time during 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. If the lid remains closed, you can manually soak for up to three hours, at which point the machine will automatically drain. The machine will also drain if the lid is left open for 10 minutes during a manual soak. 3