Whirlpool WTW8900BC Use & Care Guide - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin Speed: Soil Level: Available Options: Cycle Details: Lightly soiled garments Quick Wash Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Deep Clean Extra Rinse Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that are needed in a hurry. This cycle combines a fast agitation, a shortened wash time, and a high-speed spin to shorten drying times. Machine-wash silks, hand-wash fabrics and wool Handwash/ Delicate Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Deep Clean Extra Rinse Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle for machine washable delicate garments. This cycle uses intermittent wash action with cool water and slow spin to gently care for fine washables and avoid shrinkage. Place small items in mesh bags before washing. Athletic and high-performance wear Active Wear Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Deep Clean Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts and other active wear. Normally soiled sheets Sheets Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle to wash bed sheets. This cycle uses extra water and a special wash action to reduce tangling. Towels and terrycloth items Towels Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Deep Clean Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi This cycle defaults to a warm wash and medium spin speed. Hotter temperatures help remove soils and odors; faster spin speeds will reduce drying times. No-iron fabrics Perm Press Casual Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Deep Clean Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle for lightly soiled office wear. The cycle uses a warm wash, a cooldown, and medium spin speeds for better wrinkle performance. Cottons, linens, and mixed garment loads Normal Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle to clean normally soiled cottons, linens, and mixed fabric loads. Default settings can be adjusted as needed. Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads Cold Wash Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi This cycle uses cold water wash and a concentrated detergent solution to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must use only cold water settings. Large items such as sleeping bags, small comforters, jackets Bulky Items Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi This cycle is designed for oversized items that do not easily absorb water, such as comforters, pillows, and polyfilled jackets. The cycle uses an initial soak to thoroughly saturate the item(s). Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items Heavy Duty Hot Warm Cool Cold Eco Cold High Medium Low No Spin Heavy Normal Medium Light Deep Clean Extra Rinse EcoBoost™ Fabric Softener Oxi Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy cotton items. This cycle combines highspeed wash action, longer wash time, and extra high-speed spin to shorten drying times. Adjust temperature settings as needed. * Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature. 6