Whirlpool WTW5005KW User Manual

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Top Load Washer Cycle Guide
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Recommended settings for best performance are shown in
bold. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
NOTE: All rinses are cold.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in
your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
Items to Wash: Cycle: Wash
Temperature:*
Spin
Speed:
Cycle Details:
Casual and mixed
loads, jeans,
towels, sturdy
fabrics
Jeans/Towels Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Provides additional water and alternating wash action for
heavily soiled mixed loads.
Heavily soiled white
fabrics
Whites Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High This cycle, when used with chlorine bleach, improves
whitening of soiled white fabrics.
Large items such
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable
rugs
Bulky Items Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low 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,
and uses a higher water level than other cycles.
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, sheets,
jeans
Heavy Duty Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled or sturdy fabrics.
Cottons, linens, and
mixed garment
loads
Normal Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads.
NOTE: Deep Fill is not available in the Normal cycle mode.
Selecting the Normal cycle with the Deep Fill setting will
result in auto sensing of the water level.
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm
press, synthetics
Casual Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press,
and blends.
Machine-wash
silks, lingerie,
washable wools
Delicates Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Low 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.

Whirlpool WTW5005KW Specifications

General

Style	top load
Color	white
Washer Capacity	4.2 cubic feet
Max Spin Speed	660 revolutions per minute
Spin Speeds	3
Number of Cycles	12
Cycle Selections	bulky items, casual, clean washer with affresh, delicates, drain & spin, heavy duty, jeans, normal, quick wash, rinse & spin, soak, towels, whites
Temperature Settings	5
Temperature Selections	tap cold, cold, cool, warm, hot
Soil Levels	light, extra light, medium, heavy
Control Panel	dial
Delay Start / End	no
Cycle Signal	no
Steam	no
Dispenser	single load
Smart Home	no
Annual Energy Consumption	180 kilowatt hours
Voltage	120 volts
Current	20 amperes

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	27 7/8 inches
Height	43 inches
Width	27 1/4 inches
Net Weight	150 pounds

Summary

Safety Warnings

Fire Hazard

Warning about placing flammable materials or items with oil in the washer to prevent fire or explosion.

Laundry Care Tips

Helpful Tips

Advice on washing specific items like waterproofs and delicates, and general garment preparation.

Sort and Prepare Your Laundry

Instructions for preparing laundry, including emptying pockets, sorting, and treating stains.