If you operate your washing machine correctly, you will thereby extend its service life for an indefinite period. And when a washing program is installed, you should know what it is intended for and how to use it correctly. Washing modes in a washing machine Whirlpool is easy to choose, since each of them has a specific name. In addition, even the additional option keys also have their own labels.
Basic modes
Washing machines from Whirlpool, and other devices from other manufacturers, have different symbols and icons that differ in their own meaning. The icons applied by the manufacturer to the Whirlpool machine are divided into 4 categories, and each set of them is determined by the model of the device. Setting elements are considered clear to consumers, which they can use or not, selectively changing parameters at their own discretion. The instruction manual supplied with your machine explains in detail the symbols displayed and explains the purpose of the keys and controls located on the screen or control panel of your machine.
Whirlpool brand devices have the following modes:
- a basin with the letter R inside it – a fast process;
- shower symbol – rinsing program (if there are two icons, the second rinse is performed);
- letter E – economic program;
- feather icon – gentle wash.
The Whirlpool washing machine contains:
- selector program identifier;
- a switch responsible for the rotation speed during the spin program;
- “Start”, “Cancel”, “Pause” keys;
- buttons that activate additional options (depending on the device).
The Whirlpool manufacturer constantly applies symbols for each program, specifying them with explanations. The signs of the first group indicate the direct wash program. With their participation, the machine turns on or stops. With the help of indicator lights blinking in turn, the user can track the intermediate stages of any washing program. Such indicator elements that display working stages include symbols that indicate:
- start of program execution;
- pre-programming;
- the machine performs a simple work cycle;
- start of the rinse program;
- start re-rinse;
- draining waste water from the machine;
- spin;
- drying mode;
- completion of execution of commands stored in memory.
The listed symbols help in instantly determining the current washing stage, for which it is enough to pay attention to the line of icons and determine which of them the indicator lamp is lit in front of.
All modes on Whirlpool washing machines are indicated by a basin with additional elements that determine the purpose of each symbol:
- cotton – you can wash cotton and linen items that are resistant to boiling water;
- synthetics - items made from natural materials that do not require special care are washed;
- wool - mode for fabrics that can undergo deformation from exposure to high temperatures;
- “fast” (“mixed”) mode – short washing of different fabrics;
- “denim” (“jeans”) – denim materials are washed;
- delicate – used for satin, silk and other delicate fabrics;
- children's clothes - boiling for washing;
- rinsing - things are cleaned of the remaining detergent;
- spin - used with different intensity, which depends on the type of material.
Items made from dense fabrics are wrung out at high speeds, and the softest fabrics are best removed from the drum wet. Before starting the washing process, the temperature is set. Whether this is done manually or automatically depends on the machine model itself. Spin is determined by the rotation speed of the drum, which can be adjusted downwards.
Display Symbols
Icons that reflect programs selected by the user are considered additional options and are marked accordingly:
- hand wash mode;
- stain removal;
- delicate wash;
- night mode;
- super-intensive process;
- washing children's clothes;
- economical process;
- curtains and drapes;
- quick wash.
The Whirlpool washing machine screen, in addition to the usual signs, contains “hold rinse process” and “rinse with softener”. Additional icons are placed on the panel taking into account the functions of your Whirlpool machine.
For example, when you need to drain a washing mashine, you need to find a picture of a basin with an arrow pointing down. If it is necessary to activate the manual cycle, select the basin in which the drawn hand is immersed. If the symbol has one vertical line, you can select the pre-wash process. When there are two such vertically applied stripes, then everything goes as usual. Two wavy lines mean that the process for particularly contaminated items will occur quickly.The image of the iron suggests that you can use a light iron to remove washed and unwrinkled items.
Most Whirlpool appliance models have a lock icon with a smile on it. Such symbolism confirms the protection of the unit from the influence of components and indicates the activation of a key lock to prevent unexpected presses. Particular attention should be paid to the delayed start sign for the Whirlpool washing machine. It is applied in the form of an alarm clock, allowing you to set the exact washing time when the entered programs are activated. The drawn key indicates that the loading hatch is tightly locked and the Whirlpool unit can be started.
Other designations
There are symbols whose settings are allowed to be changed. These include manual or quick wash, cold water, economy wash, rinse and spin process.
