User Manual Whirlpool WTW4816FW 3.5-cu ft High Efficiency Agitator Top-Load Washer with the Deep Water Wash Option

The fabric softener should be added to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.

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You may manually soak your clothes by pressing the START/Pause button and leaving the lid closed. Once your desired soak time has elapsed, press START/Pause again to continue the cycle. As long as the lid remains closed, your soak time can be longer than 10 minutes. However, if the lid is opened during the soak and remains open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.

There are no set range of cycle times for this model of washer. Cycle times vary depending on water pressure in the home, load size, amount of detergent used etc. The unit also has a soil sensor, which would sense the soil on the clothing. Which in return would adjust the time. The time in the display is an estimated time only and may adjust.

This washer relies on sensor technology to determine load size, wash times and spin speeds.