Cycle Guide - Whirlpool 4GWTW5550YW1 Manual De Uso

SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.

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. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Items to
Cycle:
wash:
Machine-wash silks, Delicate
hand-wash fabrics
Small loads, Quick
cottons, polyester,
Wash
perm press
Cottons, linens, Normal
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Eco
Cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
Normal
garment loads
No-iron fabrics, Casual
cottons, perm press,
linens, synthetics
Large items such as Bulky
sleeping bags, small
Items
comforters, jackets
Sturdy fabrics, Heavy
colorfast items,
Duty
towels, jeans
Swimsuits and items Rinse &
requiring rinsing
Spin
without detergent
Hand-washed items Drain &
or dripping
Spin
wet items
Heavily soiled Soak
fabrics
No clothes in Clean
washer
Washer
*All rinses are cold.
6
Wash Spin Soil
Temp*: Speed: Level:
Hot High Extra Heavy
Low
Warm Heavy
Cool
No Spin Medium
Light
Cold
Hot High Extra Heavy
Warm
Low Heavy
Cool No Spin Medium
Light
Cold
Hot High Extra Heavy
Warm
Heavy
Medium
Cool
Cold Light
Hot High
Extra Heavy
Warm No Spin
Heavy
Cool
Medium
Cold
Light
Hot High Extra Heavy
Warm Low Heavy
Cool No Spin Medium
Cold Light
Hot High Extra Heavy
Warm Low
Heavy
Cool No Spin Medium
Cold Light
Hot High Extra Heavy
Warm Low Heavy
Cool No Spin Medium
Cold Light
Cold High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
No Spin
Hot Extra Heavy
Warm Heavy
Cool Medium
Cold Light
LID LOCK
To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock
and the Lid Lock light will turn on. This light
indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be
opened.
If you need to open the lid, press START/PAUSE/
UNLOCK. The lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed.
Press START/Pause/Unlock again to resume
the cycle.
Available
Options:
Extra Rinse Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments
indicating "Machine Washable Silks" or "Gentle"
cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh
garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a
higher, preset water level.
Extra Rinse Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads
of 2-3 items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle
features a spray rinse.
Extra Rinse Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and
mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray
rinse.
Extra Rinse The Eco Normal cycle allows you to increase your
energy savings compared to the Normal cycle. When
this cycle is used, the wash cycle will use cooler
wash water temperatures than the Normal cycle.
This cycle features a spray rinse.
Extra Rinse Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics
such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business
clothes, permanent press, and blends.
Extra Rinse Use this cycle to wash large items such as
jackets and small comforters. The washer will fill
with enough water to wet down the load before
the wash portion of the cycle begins. Do not
tightly pack basket.
Extra Rinse Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
Water-level sensing process may take longer
for some items than for others because they will
absorb more water than other fabric types.
Combines a rinse and spin for loads requiring an
additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after
power interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset
water level. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times
for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed
by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after
cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a
power failure.
Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in
stains on fabrics. The washer will use intermittent
agitation and soaking. After time has expired,
water will drain, but the washer will not spin.
Cycle is complete.
Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside
of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a
higher water level. Use with liquid chlorine bleach
to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This
cycle should not be interrupted. See "Washer Care".
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items
in the washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use
this cycle with an empty wash tub.
Cycle Details: