Whirlpool WFW5090GW 2.3 cu.ft Compact Front Load Washer with TumbleFresh™, 10 cycles - Use Manual

Use & Care Guide 
Front-Loading Automatic Washer

Program/Cycle Guide

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that program/cycle. For best fabric care, choose the program/cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each program/cycle, and some options cannot be used together.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each program/cycle.

Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full.

Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly

Rinse Hold Option

This option keeps laundry in the final rinse water without spinning. Rinse Hold is suitable for delicate laundry and items that require a lower spin speed, but is not appropriate for silk.

To turn off Rinse Hold and drain the water:

• Turn the knob to select “0” for spin speed, press the knob to confirm your selection, and touch the START/PAUSE button.

OR

• Spin the laundry, if desired. Touch the START/PAUSE button to spin at the default speed or turn the knob to select a different spin speed, press the knob to confirm your selection, and touch the START/PAUSE button.

First wash cycle without laundry

Before washing clothes for the first time, add liquid or powdered HE detergent to the detergent dispenser. Choose the Quick Wash cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean and the dispenser drawer is ready for use before washing clothes.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside s