Whirlpool W10280544C User Manual

Select the setting most suitable for your load. Ex Small  

will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super  

will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. 

Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor 

cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and 

tangling.

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform  

water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and  

cold water. 
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric  

and soils being washed. For best results and following  

the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash  

water safe for your fabric.  
 •  Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your    

previous washer provided.

• Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water 

may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum  

temperature.   

The following options may be added to most cycles.  

This option can be used to automatically add a second 

rinse to most cycles.

This option must be selected if using fabric softener  

during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added  

at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution. 

 

This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the 

Extra Rinse options.

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your 

washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. 

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the 

cycle and unlock the lid. 
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several  

minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds  

to cancel a cycle.

The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.  

At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or 

pauses that are different from traditional washers.

  FILL
 
  When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,  

the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock 

mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock 

briefly before locking again. The washer will use spins 

to check for load balance. These spins may take several 

minutes before water is added to the washer. You may 

hear the hum of the spins before filling. This is normal. 

 

 
  You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor 

sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.  

The wash time is determined by the selected soil level. 

Not all features and options are available on all models.  

Appearance may vary.