Cycles - Whirlpool Duet 461970255001 Use And Care Manual

Cycles can be selected by turning the Cycle Control knob to the
desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric
and soil levels. The modifier indicator lights, on the right-hand
side of the panel, will change as cycles are selected.
■ Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (estimated cycle time),
Water Temperature, and Spin Speed, and may have preset
options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric
care for the selected cycle.
■ The preset settings will glow green to show the preselected
options and modifiers, and can be changed anytime before
START is pressed. Not all options and modifiers are available
with all cycles. Available selections glow amber. (To change
settings after the cycle has started, press PAUSE/CANCEL
once, then select the desired settings. Press START to continue
the cycle.)
■ Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed
cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent in slow-speed

cycles.

Preset cycle settings
Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature,
and Spin Speed. The preset settings provide the recommended
fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart.
Cycle
Soil Level
(cycle time)
Whitest Normal
Whites (1:20)
Heavy Duty Heavy
(1:20)
Bulky Items Normal
(0:55)
Active Wear Normal
(0:40)
Normal/ Normal
Casual (0:50)
Delicate Normal
(0:40)
Wool Normal
(0:30)
Silk Normal
(0:25)
Hand Normal
Washables (0:30)
Quick Wash Light
(2-3 items) (0:18)
Cycles
Water Temp Spin Speed
Hot/Cold Extra High
Warm/Cold Extra High
Warm/Cold High
Warm/Cold Medium
Warm/Cold High
Warm/Cold Medium
Warm/Cold Medium
Cold/Cold No Spin
Cold/Cold Low
Warm/Cold Extra High
Cycle
Soil Level
(cycle time)
Clean N/A
Washer With (1:05)
AFFRESH™
Soak Normal
(0:30)
Rinse/Spin N/A
(0:22)
Drain/Spin N/A
(0:13)
To change the preset cycle settings
Press the selector of each available setting until the desired
setting glows green.
Whitest Whites
This cycle is especially designed for cleaning loads of soiled white
fabrics with the addition of bleach. Hot washing temperatures
assure optimal bleach activity. An additional rinse provides optimal
rinse performance to avoid chlorine residues on your laundry.
This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, longer wash time,
and high speed spin to shorten drying time.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle to wash loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily
soiled garments. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, optimal
wash time, and high speed spin to shorten drying times. If the water
temperature is lower than needed for this cycle, the heater will warm
the water to the optimum temperature.
Bulky Items
Use this cycle to wash large items such as blankets and comforters.
This cycle starts with a soak to thoroughly saturate your large load.
This is followed by medium wash action and low-spin speeds to
maintain load balance.
Active Wear
Use this cycle to wash small loads of exercise wear such as biking
shorts, tank tops, running tights, and other performance clothing.
This cycle combines low-speed tumbling and medium-speed spin
for gentle fabric care.
Normal/Casual
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics, such as sport shirts,
blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press blends,
cottons and linens, and synthetic fabrics. This cycle combines
medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling
process to reduce wrinkling.
NOTE: For the best energy performance, use the Normal/Casual
Cycle.
Water Temp Spin Speed
N/A N/A
Warm/Cold No Spin
Cold/Cold Extra High
N/A Extra High
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