Whirlpool WTW57ESVW Owners Manual - Page 4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 1 Temperature Control Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. ■■ Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. ■■ Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results follow the garment label instructions, using the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting. Warm Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Cool - brights/darks Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Cold Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents. Tap Cold This is the temperature from your faucet. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60° F (15.6° C), detergents do not dissolve well and soils can be difficult to remove. 2 Extra Rinse If you desire an extra rinse at the end of your regular cycle, turn the Extra Rinse knob to ON. On models without the Extra Rinse knob, choose a second rinse by pushing the Cycle Control knob in and rotating it to any of the "Rinse" cycle settings. 3 Fabric Softener Use this option if you are using liquid fabric softener in the dispenser. This option ensures that the softener is properly distributed in the rinse cycle. 4 Fabric Select Choose the appropriate Fabric Select setting for the type of garments you are washing. Each setting has a speed designed for different fabrics and soil levels. See "Cycle Guide" for more information. 5 Cycle Control knob Select the wash cycle best suited for your type of fabric. See "Cycle Guide" for more details. 4