Whirlpool GVW9959KL2 User Manual

These instructions are found under the lid of your washer.

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of 
detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” The new wash 
action of the CALYPSO

®

 system, along with less water, will create 

too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular 
detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, 
reduced rinsing performance, and may result in component 
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents such as 
TIDE

®

 HE are made to produce the right amount of suds for the 

best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to 
determine the amount of detergent to use.    

Select the cycle according to the fabric type 
being washed.
Press START, if the OPTIONS are at the 
desired settings.

WHITEST 
WHITES

For extra whitening and brightening (with 
1 cup [250 mL] of liquid chlorine bleach).
Deep cleans white items such as underwear, 
sheets and socks.

HEAVY DUTY

For sturdy fabrics and heavy soil.
Deep cleans ground-in dirt on work clothes 
and play wear

NORMAL

For mixed loads and average soil.
Cleans a variety of items including linens and 
everyday wear.

JEANS/DARKS

For dark colored cotton items that may run 
or fade.
Reduces fading of dark colored items such 
as denim jeans and casual cottons. (To 
minimize fading, turn garment inside out 
before laundering.)

BULKY ITEMS

For thoroughly washing large, bulky items.
Cleans big items such as comforters, pillows 
and rugs.

QUICK WASH

For quickly cleaning a few lightly soiled items.
Cleans and refreshes your favorite item of 
clothing in a hurry.

DELICATE/
CASUAL

For fabric blends and all garments indicating 
“gentle” cycle on the care label.
Keeps colored items such as golf shirts, 
cottons sweaters and wrinkle-resistant 
clothes looking new and uses a slower spin 
to prevent wrinkles from setting.

WOOL

For many washable items normally dry 
cleaned.
Gently cleans items such as wool sweaters 
and silk blouses.

HAND WASH

For garments indicating “hand wash” on the 
care label.
Gently cleans fine washables such as lingerie 
and sweaters.

SOIL LEVEL

Fine tunes wash time for different levels of 
dirty clothes.

WATER TEMP

Provides best care and cleaning on 
Assured Water Temp selections.

SOAK

Loosens soils when added to any cycle.

EXTRA RINSE

Adds an additional rinse to any cycle.

EXTEND SPIN

Extracts more water from heavy items.