Whirlpool WFW9550WL Manuel D’Utilisation

This washer has a Sanitize water temperature that is certified 

 

by NSF International, an independent third-party testing and 
certification organization. The certification verifies that the 

 

sanitizing cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria typically found 

 

on clothing, bedding, and towels, and there is no carryover 

 

of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.  

 

If the “Sanitize” wash temperature was selected, when the wash 
cycle is complete, the DONE status light will illuminate, the door 
unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer. 

 

The washer powers down automatically 60 minutes after the 

 

cycle is complete and the DONE status light turns off. Only cycles 
with sanitize wash temperature selected have been designed to 
meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 for Sanitizing 
Efficacy.

The Controls Lock avoids unintended use of the washer. You can 
also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or 

 

option changes during a cycle. When Controls Lock is lit, all 

 

buttons are disabled except for Pause/Cancel and Start. You can 
lock the controls while the washer is operating.

 

Press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds after the 
cycle starts, or when the washer is turned off. 

The status light next to the CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK button 

 

will glow. 

 

Press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds until 

 

the status light turns off.

NOTE: To lock or unlock the controls when the washer is off, 

 

press and hold CONTROLS LOCK/UNLOCK for 3 seconds.

When the status light glows, the door is locked.

The cycle times vary automatically based on your water pressure, 
water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. 

The washer will automatically sense the progress in the cycle and 
adjust the Estimated Time Remaining display. While the washer is 
sensing, the estimated time will flash and the Sensing status light 
will glow. When the sensing is complete, the flashing stops, the 
status light goes off, and the Estimated Time Remaining display 

 

is updated. 

The cycle time will be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load 

 

is unbalanced. The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures 
proper rinsing of your garments. See “Troubleshooting.” During 

 

the unbalance routine, the time displayed may pause until this 
activity is complete, then resume with the remainder of the cycle.

Cycles can be selected by turning the Cycle Control knob to the 
desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric 

 

and soil levels. The modifier indicator lights, on the right-hand 

 

side of the panel, will change as cycles are selected.  

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Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (estimated cycle time), 

 

Water Temperature, and Spin Speed, and may have preset 
options. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric 
care for the selected cycle. 

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The preset settings will glow green to show the preselected 
options and modifiers, and can be changed anytime before 
START is pressed. Not all options and modifiers are available 
with all cycles. Available selections glow amber. (To change 
settings after the cycle has started, press PAUSE/CANCEL 
once, then select the desired settings. Press START to continue 
the cycle.)

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Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed 
cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent in slow-speed 
cycles. 

Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, 
and Spin Speed. The preset settings provide the recommended 
fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart.

 

 

(cycle time)

Normal

 

(1:20)

Hot/Cold

High

Normal

 

(1:10)

Hot/Cold

High

Normal

 

(0:55)

Warm/Cold

Low

Normal

 

(0:40)

Warm/Cold

Medium

Normal

 

(0:50)

Warm/Cold

High

Normal

 

(0:40)

Warm/Cold

Medium

Normal

 

(0:30)

Cold/Cold

Low

 

Light

 

(0:18)

Warm/Cold

High

N/A

 

(1:05)

N/A

N/A