Whirlpool GVW9959KL0 User Manual

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Soil Level 
Soil Level is preset for each wash cycle. See “Preset Cycle 
Settings” in “Cycles.” As you press Soil Level pad, the cycle time 
(minutes) will increase or decrease in the ESTIMATED TIME 
REMAINING display and a different Soil Level light will glow. To 
get the minimum wash time, press the pad until the indicator light 
next to REFRESH illuminates. This is the shortest wash time 
available for that cycle.
When a wash cycle is started, the estimated time remaining for 
the cycle, including fills and drains, will be displayed. The time 
will count down to the end of the cycle.  
Adjustable Cycle Signal
A tone will sound at the end of the cycle. The sound level of this 
tone can be adjusted by pressing CYCLE SIGNAL. The volume of 
tone you will hear at the end of the cycle will sound as the pads 
are pressed.
Indicator Lights
Cycle
Located next to each pad, these lights show the cycle you have 
selected. 
Options
These lights show the Options you have selected.
Status
These lights show what portion of the cycle the washer is 
operating. Soak and Extra Rinse status lights will glow if the 
option was selected. 
Operating Controls
Start
Press START to start your washer after a cycle has been 
selected. Be sure all desired Options have been selected. The lid 
must be closed for the washer to start.
Stop/Cancel
Press STOP/CANCEL once to pause or stop the washer at any 
time. Press START to complete the cycle from where it was 
stopped. Press STOP/CANCEL twice to turn off the washer.
LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of 
your garments.
Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other 
items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid 
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim 
and ornaments.
Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.
Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Treat spots and stains.
Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best 
results.
Sorting
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if 
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers 
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, 
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.
Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from 
noncolorfast items.
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate 
items).
Unloading
Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. 
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if 
left in the washer basket for a long time.
Loading
Loading suggestions (maximum size loads)  
Super Capacity Plus Washers
Heavy Work Clothes
4 jeans
4 workpants
4 workshirts
 
2 sweatpants
2 sweatshirts
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)
4 pillowcases
3 shirts
3 blouses
 
  9 T-shirts
  9 shorts
10 handkerchiefs