Whirlpool WTW4800XQ Manuel

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 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.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED-YES

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. 
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE

This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the 

Extra Rinse options.

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer. 

Knob does not advance during the progress of the cycle, 

see cycle status lights for each stage of the process. 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.
 SENSING
  When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer 

will fill to the selected water level. If the lid is closed 

when the machine is done filling the lid will lock and the 

machine will begin operation.

  If the lid is open when the water stops entering the 

machine, the cycle will not begin until the lid has been 

closed and the START/PAUSE button is pressed. If the 

cycle has not been started within 10 minutes of the water 

filling the washer, the washer will pump out the water.

Avoid opening lid during sensing phase. The 

sensing process will start over when the washer is 

restarted. The sensing light may also come on during the 

Soak and Wash portions of the cycle. This is normal. To 

restart the washer after the lid has been opened press 

start. 

 

  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. 

You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the 

washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the 

motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket 

while filling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric 

Softener Added-Yes option was selected.
Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and  

spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to spin 

and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.

Not all features and options are available on all models.  

Appearance may vary.