Whirlpool Washer W10550272B - SP Benutzerhandbuch

Settings and options shown in 

bold are default settings for that cycle. 

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.  
If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

*   Wash temperatures vary according to the chosen cycle setting. All cycle settings use a cold rinse temperature.

**  Not all models default to the same Soil Level setting. Some models will default to Medium on this cycle.

Lightly soiled  

garments

Quick  

Wash

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Extra Rinse 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle to wash small loads of  

2–3 lightly soiled garments that are 

needed in a hurry. This cycle combines 

a fast agitation, a shortened wash 

time, and a high-speed spin to shorten 

drying times.

Machine-wash silks, 

hand-wash fabrics 

and wool

Handwash 

Delicate

Warm 

Cool 

Medium 

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Extra Rinse 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for machine-washable 

delicate garments. This cycle uses 

intermittent wash action with cool 

water and slow spin to gently care for 

fine washables and avoid shrinkage. 

Place small items in mesh bags before 

washing.

Athletic and  

high-performance 

wear

Active  

Wear

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

EcoBoost

 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron 

fabrics such as sport shirts and other 

active wear.

Normally soiled 

sheets

Sheets

Hot 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle to wash bed sheets. This 

cycle uses extra water and a special 

wash action to reduce tangling.

No-iron fabrics

Perm 

Press 

Casual

Hot 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for lightly soiled office 

wear. The cycle uses a warm wash, a 

cooldown, and medium spin speeds 

for better wrinkle performance.

Cottons, linens, 

and mixed garment 

loads

Normal

Hot 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Heavy 

Normal** 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle to clean normally soiled  

cottons and mixed fabric loads. Default  

settings can be adjusted as needed.

Bright or darkly 

colored cottons, 

linens, casual and 

mixed loads

Cold Wash

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

  

Fabric Softener

This cycle uses cold water wash and  

a concentrated detergent solution 

to gently lift out stains and care for 

fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as 

desired, but must use only cold water 

settings.

Large items such as 

sleeping bags, small 

comforters, jackets

Bulky 

Items

Hot 

Cool 

Cold

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

  

Fabric Softener

This cycle is designed for oversized 

items that do not easily absorb water, 

such as comforters, pillows, and poly-

filled jackets. The cycle uses an initial 

soak to thoroughly saturate the item(s).

Sturdy fabrics,  

colorfast items

Heavy 

Duty

Hot 

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

 

Fabric Softener

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or  

sturdy cotton items. This cycle 

combines high-speed wash action, 

longer wash time, and extra high-

speed spin to shorten drying times. 

Adjust temperature settings as needed.

Soiled white fabrics

Whites

Warm 

Cool 

Cold

High 

Medium 

Low

Heavy 

Normal 

Medium 

Light

Extra Rinse 

EcoBoost

 

Fabric Softener

This cycle adds liquid chlorine bleach 

to the load at the proper time for 

improved whitening of soiled white 

fabrics.