Whirlpool WTW6500WW Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Extra Rinse An extra rinse can be used to aid in the removal of detergent or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional rinse with the same water temperature as the rst rinse. This is the default rinse setting for the Whitest Whites cycle. Cycle Signal The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the wash cycle is nished. This signal is helpful when you are removing items from the washer as soon as it stops. Depending upon your model, you may have the following options after pressing the Cycle Signal button: If you hear a tone, the End of Cycle signal is on; if you do not, the End of Cycle signal is off. If the icon is lit, the End of Cycle signal is on; if the icon is not lit, the End of Cycle Signal is off Select the signal volume (Loud, Soft, or Off). Dispensers (Oxi/Fabric Softener) Press the Dispensers option button until your desired choice (Oxi or Fabric Softener) is highlighted. The Oxi option must be selected if laundry boosters (liquid or powder) are added to the Liquid Bleach/Oxi dispenser. This option ushes the bleach/oxi dispenser at the right time in the cycle for optimum cleaning results. Do not use laundry boosters and chlorine bleach in the same cycle. The Fabric Softener option must be selected if liquid fabric softener is added to the fabric softener dispenser. This option ushes the dispenser at the right time in a deep water rinse for optimal distribution. This option may also be selected if a spray rinse is not desired. Fabric Softener The Fabric Softener option must be selected if liquid fabric softener is added to the fabric softener dispenser. This option ushes the dispenser at the correct time in a deep water rinse for optimal distribution. Changing Cycles, Modi ers, and Options You can change Cycles, Modi ers, and Options anytime before Start is pressed. Not all Modi ers and Options are available for all cycles. A short tone sounds when a change is selected. Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted. Changing Cycles after pressing Start 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. The washer will drain. 2. Press POWER. 3. Select the desired wash cycle. 4. Select the desired Modi ers and Options. 5. Press START. The washer restarts at the beginning of the new cycle. NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of pausing the washer, the washer automatically shuts off. Changing Modi ers and Options after pressing Start Options and Modi ers can be changed anytime after Start has been selected and before the selected Option and Modifer cycle begins. NOTE: An error tone will sound if your selection is unavailable. To manually drain the washer and spin the load 1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the wash cycle and drain the washer. 2. Press POWER. 3. Turn knob to select DRAIN & SPIN. 4. Press START. When the spin is complete, the lid unlocks. Items can be removed from the washer. LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments. Use only High Ef ciency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Ef ciency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less detergent based on load size. Use only HE High Ef ciency detergent. Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangles. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. Empty pockets and turn them inside out; turn down cuffs. Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling. Brush away lint and dirt. Treat spots and stains, stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results. Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. Sorting Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out. Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items. Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). When washing waterproof/water-resistant items, such as plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulins, jackets or sleeping bags, use one of the following cycles: Delicate/Handwash, Colors/Towels, or Whitest Whites. 11