Whirlpool WFW88HEAW Handbuch

Settings and options shown in 

bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings 

that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Normally soiled cottons,  Normal 

Extra Hot 

Extra

 Heavy  Steam Clean** 

This cycle combines medium-speed  

linens, sheets, and 

 

Hot 

Fast 

Heavy 

Fan Dry/ 

tumbling and an extra-fast-speed  

mixed garment loads  

 

Warm Medium 

Normal TumbleFresh

™

 

spin. This cycle is designed to 

 

 

Cool 

Off 

Light 

Extra Rinse 

provide the most energy efficiency. 

 

 

Cold 

 

 PreSoak 

 

 

 

 

 

Delay Wash

Heavily soiled white 

Whites  

Extra Hot

Extra

 Heavy  Steam Clean** 

Uses a longer wash time with  

fabrics and garments 

 

Hot 

Fast  Heavy EcoBoost

™

 

fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing,  

 

 

Warm 

Medium 

Normal 

Fan Dry/ 

and an extra-fast-speed spin to  

 

 

Cool Slow 

Light TumbleFresh

™

 

provide optimal cleaning and rinsing 

 

 

Cold  Off  

Extra Rinse 

when bleach is used. 

 

 

 

 

 PreSoak   

 

 

 

 

 

Delay Wash

Sturdy colorfast  

Heavy 

Extra Hot

Extra

 Heavy  Steam Clean** 

Fast-speed tumbling and an   

fabrics and heavily   

Duty 

Hot Fast 

Heavy EcoBoost

™

 

extra-fast-speed final spin help 

  

soiled garments  

 

Warm 

Medium 

Normal 

Fan Dry/ 

provide optimal cleaning and  

 

 

Cool 

Slow 

Light TumbleFresh

™

 

reduce drying times.  

 

 

Cold 

Off 

 

Extra Rinse 

 

 

 

 

 PreSoak 

 

 

 

 

 

Delay Wash

Sturdy towels and 

Towels  

Extra Hot

Extra

 Heavy  Steam Clean** 

Provides fast-speed tumbling,   

wash cloths 

 

Hot 

Fast  Heavy EcoBoost

™

 

longer wash time, normal rinsing,  

 

 

Warm 

Medium 

Normal 

Fan Dry/ 

and an extra-fast-speed spin to  

 

 

Cool Slow 

Light TumbleFresh

™

 

shorten drying time. 

 

 

Cold 

Off 

 

Extra Rinse 

 

 

 

 

 PreSoak   

 

 

 

 

 

Delay Wash

Sturdy garments 

Allergen

†

 

Extra Hot

Extra

 Heavy  Steam Clean** 

Uses more water to flush out  

and household items 

 

Hot 

Fast 

Heavy 

Fan Dry/ 

allergens such as dust mites and 

exposed to possible 

 

 

Medium 

Normal 

TumbleFresh

™

 

pet dander from normally-soiled 

allergens 

    

Light 

Extra Rinse 

items. 

 

 

 

 

 

Delay Wash

Clothing, bedding 

Sanitize

††

 

Extra

 Heavy  Steam Clean** 

Using the highest wash temperature  

and towels requiring 

 

(each model will 

Fast 

Heavy 

Fan Dry/ 

available ensures sanitization.   

sanitization 

 

default to the 

Medium 

Normal 

TumbleFresh

™

 

Check recommended wash 

 

 

highest temperature 

Slow 

Light 

Extra Rinse 

temperature of your items. 

 

 

available) 

Off 

 

Delay Wash

†  

Allergen  

Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification  

organization. The certification verified that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0%  

and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the allergen cycle has  

been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance  

effectiveness.

††  

n  

This washer has a Sanitize Cycle that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third-party 

testing and certification organization. The certification verifies that the Sanitize Cycle eliminates 

99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no carryover of  

bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.

n  

Use the Sanitize Cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines an extra-high  

water temperature to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that 

you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle.

n  

Only the Sanitize Cycle selected has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol 

P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and Commercial, family-sized clothes washer.

*  All temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
** The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm, Hot, or Extra Hot water temperature is selected.