Whirlpool WTW4905LW, WTW4900LW, WTW5007LW, WTW5057LW, WTW500CLW Cycle Guide
WASHER CYCLE GUIDE
Settings shown are selectable for that cycle. Factory default settings are shown in Bold. If you change the default settings and start a cycle
the washer will remember your setting selections and will display them for the next cycle. For the best fabric care, choose the cycle that best
fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Please refer to garment label instructions for best care.
Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Available Options
Overly soiled garments,
items that need
additional cleaning
effort
Large items such as
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters,
jackets, small washable
rugs
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing
without detergent
HEAVY
DUTY
BULKY
ITEMS
DRAIN &
SPIN
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
N/A
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water*
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener*
Deep Water*
*Only available
when Extra Rinse is
selected
Avg. Cycle
Time (min)
75
55
10
Cycle Details:
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or
sturdy items. Load sensing duration
and water level determination may vary
based on different fabric types.
Use this cycle to wash large items
such as jackets and small comforters.
This cycle uses a higher default water
level than other cycles. The washer will
completely fill before agitation begins.
*The Deep Water Option cannot be
deactivated when using this cycle .
Use this cycle for loads requiring
an additional spin-out after a cycle
completes to reduce drying times or to
finish a cycle after a power interruption.
The default cycle will only drain and
spin.
This cycle can also be used to refresh a
load by adding the Extra Rinse option,
the cycle will rinse, drain, and spin. Use
this cycle with the Extra Rinse option
for items requiring rinsing without
detergent such as swimsuits.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment loads
No-iron fabrics, perm
press, synthetics
Machine-wash silks,
handwash fabrics
Lightly soiled, smallsized mixed garment
loads
NORMAL
ACTIVE-
WEAR
DELICATES
QUICK
WASH
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
60
45
50
30
Use this cycle for normally soiled
cottons and mixed fabric loads.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron
fabrics such as sports shirts, blouses,
casual business clothes, perm press,
and blends.
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled
items 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 default water level.
Use this cycle to quickly wash lightly
soiled garments and small loads. The
Quick Wash cycle uses shorter periods
of more intense washing to clean items
quickly.
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Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Available Options
CLEAN
No clothes in washer
WASHER
with affresh
®
N/A N/A 60
Hot
Towels, jeans, casual, and
mixed loads.
Sturdy fabrics
TOWELS
Warm
Cool
Cold
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Tap Cold
Heavily soiled white
fabrics
WHITES
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Avg. Cycle
Time (min)
65
65
Cycle Details:
Use this cycle every 30 washes
to keep the inside of your washer
fresh and clean. Use with affresh®
Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid
chlorine bleach to thoroughly
clean the inside of your washer.
This cycle cannot be paused.
If the lid is opened before the
lock is engaged, the cycle will be
canceled and the machine will
need to be restarted.
IMPORTANT: Do not place
garments or other items in the
washer during the Clean Washer
with affresh® cycle. This cycle must
be used with an empty basket.
Provides additional water and
alternating wash action for heavily
soiled mixed loads. This cycle uses
a higher default water level.
This cycle, when used with chlorine
bleach, improves whitening of
soiled white fabrics.
Athletic Wear
Bright Colors
Business Casual
Casuals
Dark Colors
COLORS
Dress Shirts/Pants,
Jeans
No-Iron Fabrics
Jeans and denim JEANS
*All rinses are cold.
NOTE: Exact cycle times can vary based on a variety of conditions and cycle options chosen.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
Extra Rinse
Fabric Softener
30 Min PreSoak
Deep Water
45
60
Use this cycle for colors and dark
items.
Use this cycle to wash loads
of denim such as jeans. It is
recommended to separate light
and dark items and wash them in
separate loads.
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Wash Temp Description Suggested
Fabrics
Sort and prepare your laundry
Hot Hottest wash bath
with a small amount
of cold water added
to help reduce energy
consumption.
Warm Warm wash bath
comprised of hot and
cold water in similar
proportions.
Cool Cool wash bath with
some warm water
added to assist in soil
removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Cold Cold wash bath with
a small amount of
warm water added to
assist in soil removal
and to help dissolve
detergents.
Tap Cold Coldest wash bath
directly from your cold
faucet. No warm water
is added.
Whites and pastels
Durable items
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light
soils
Colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Ƀ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small
object can pass under the clothes mover and become
trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
Ƀ Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
Ƀ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
Ƀ Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
Ƀ Do not dry items if stains remain after washing, because
heat can set stains into fabric.
Ƀ Treat stains promptly.
Ƀ Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and
remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
Ƀ Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items dur-
ing washing.
Helpful Tips:
Ƀ When washing water-proof or water-resistant items,
load evenly.
Ƀ Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
Ƀ Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint
from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTES:
Ƀ Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
Ƀ The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
Manual Soak
If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time during
the wash portion of the cycle, press Pause and leave the lid closed.
Once your desired soak time has elapsed, press Pause again to
continue the cycle. If the lid remains closed, you can manually soak
for up to three hours, at which point the machine will automatically
drain. The machine will also drain if the lid is left open for 10 minutes
during a manual soak.
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