Whirlpool WTW6500WW Use and Care Guide - Page 8

10. Select Delay Wash, if desired (on some models). See "Delay Wash" in the "Modifiers" section. 11. Press START. The wash cycle begins, and the display shows the estimated remaining time. The lid will lock. NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of pressing Power, the washer automatically shuts off. Cycles Turn the knob to choose the right wash cycle for the type of fabrics you are washing. When the knob points to a cycle, the indicator light for the cycle will glow and the indicator light for Start will blink. If the default settings for the Modifiers and Options are acceptable, you may press Start to begin the wash cycle. Preset Cycle Settings For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended fabric care settings for each cycle. To use the preset cycle settings: 1. Press POWER. 2. Select the cycle you want by turning the knob. The preset cycle settings will be displayed (see the following chart). NOTE: The preset cycle times may vary slightly depending on your model. 3. Press START. The wash cycle will begin. Preset Cycle Settings Cycle Preset Minutes* Soil Level** Wash/ Rinse Temp Whitest Whites 79 Heavy Hot/Cold Heavy Duty 63 Heavy Hot/Cold Bulky Items/ Comforters 52 Normal Warm/Cold Sheets 49 Normal Warm/Cold Normal 41 Normal Warm/Cold Casual/Perm Press 44 Medium Warm/Cold Colors/Towels 45 Normal Cold/Cold Quick Wash 33 Light Warm/Warm Wool 35 Light Warm/Cold Delicate/Handwash 36 Light Cold/Cold Soak 41 Medium Warm/Cold Cycle Preset Soil Minutes* Level** Wash/ Rinse Temp Rinse & Spin 24 Not Cold/Cold applicable Drain & Spin 14 Not Not applicable applicable Clean Washer 60 Not Not applicable applicable *These times are for reference only and may not match your model exactly. **Cycle time in minutes will appear in the display while you are making selections. The total cycle time will appear, including an estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start is pressed. NOTE: Load only to the top of the basket. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. See "Starting Your Washer." Whitest Whites This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at the proper time for improved whitening of your heavily soiled white fabrics. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin speed. For maximum soil and stain removal, liquid chlorine bleach must be used. Heavy Duty Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin. Deep Clean and Spray Rinse are the default options for this cycle, but they can be turned off. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options." Bulky Items/Comforters Use this cycle to wash large items such as comforters, pillows, and sleeping bags. This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly saturate your large load. This is followed by medium wash action and medium spin speeds to maintain load balance. Sheets Use this cycle for sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. The wash action of this cycle is designed to keep large items from tangling and balling up. IMPORTANT: For best performance, drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle. Normal Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin. Spray Rinse is the default option for this cycle, but it may be turned off. Casual/Perm Press Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. This cycle uses medium-speed wash action, a low-speed spin, and a cool down process to reduce wrinkling. Colors/Towels Use this cycle for lightly soiled, colored clothing, or towels. This cycle uses low to medium-speed wash action and high-speed spin. For best results, use cold or warm water. 8