Whirlpool W10338690B SP User Manual

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LID LOCK
To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock 
light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and 
cannot be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause/ 
Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer  
movement has stopped. This may take several  
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed.  
Press START/Pause/Unlock again to resume  
the cycle. 
CYCLE GUIDE
  Items to 
wash:
Cycle:
Cycle Details:
Machine-wash silks, 
hand-wash fabrics
Delicate
Small loads,  
cottons, polyester, 
perm press
No-iron fabrics, 
cottons, perm press, 
linens, synthetics
Cottons, linens, and 
mixed garment loads 
Large items such as 
sleeping bags, small 
comforters, sheets, 
jackets 
Sturdy fabrics,  
colorfast items, 
towels, jeans
Cottons, linens, and 
mixed garment loads 
Swimsuits and items 
requiring rinsing 
without detergent
Quick  
Wash
Casual
Normal
Bulky 
Items
Heavy 
Duty
Eco  
Normal
Rinse &  
Spin
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments 
indicating “Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” 
cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh 
garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a 
higher, preset water level.
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads 
of 2-3 items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle 
features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics 
such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business 
clothes, permanent press, and blends.
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and 
mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray 
rinse.
Use this cycle to wash large items such as 
jackets and small comforters. The washer will fill 
with enough water to wet down the load before 
the wash portion of the cycle begins. Do not 
tightly pack basket.
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. 
Water-level sensing process may take longer 
for some items than for others because they will 
absorb more water than other fabric types.
The Eco Normal cycle allows you to increase your 
energy savings compared to the Normal cycle. When 
this cycle is used, the wash cycle will use cooler  
wash water temperatures than the Normal cycle.  
This cycle features a spray rinse.
Combines a rinse and spin for loads requiring an 
additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after 
power interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset 
water level. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
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. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Hand-washed items 
or dripping  
wet items
Drain &  
Spin
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times 
for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed 
by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after 
cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a 
power failure.
No clothes in  
washer
Clean 
Washer 
with  
affresh
®
Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside 
of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a 
higher water level. Use with affresh
®
 washer cleaner 
tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean 
the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be 
interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items 
in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh
®
 
cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub.
Heavily soiled  
fabrics
Soak
Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in
stains on fabrics. The washer will use intermittent 
agitation and soaking. After time has expired,  
water will drain, but the washer will not spin.  
Cycle is complete.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Wash 
Temp*:
Spin 
Speed:
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Rinse 
Extra Rinse 
Extra Rinse 
Extra Rinse 
Available 
Options:
Extra Rinse 
Extra Rinse 
Extra Rinse 
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High
Low
No Spin
High 
High 
Low
No Spin
No Spin
High
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Soil 
Level:
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
Heavy
Medium
Light
Extra Heavy
 SPIN
  The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper 
water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed.  
  
 DONE
  Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.  
Remove the load promptly for best results. 
 *All rinses are cold.