CYCLE GUIDE — STANDARD CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the
load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
For best performance, not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.
Items to wash
Cycle:
using default cycle
settings:
Sturdy garments
Allergen
and household items
exposed to possible
allergens
Heavily soiled white
Whitest
fabrics and garments
Sturdy colorfast fabrics
Heavy Duty
and heavily soiled
garments, towels,
and jeans
Normally soiled
Bulky Items
blankets and
comforters
Normally soiled
Normal
cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Bright and dark color
Cold Wash
garments
Exercise wear such
Active Wear
as biking shorts,
tank tops, running
tights, and other
performance clothing
Small loads of 3–5
Small Load
lightly soiled garments
Sheer fabrics,
Delicate
lingerie, sweaters,
and special care
items marked "Hand
Washable"
Silk or ultra delicate
fabrics labeled as
(Model WFW9351
machine washable
* All temperature selections feature a cold rinse.
** Default soil level for Model WFW9351
*** Default soil level for Model WFW9151
Model: WFW9151**
Allergen cycle removes more than 95.0% of common allergens based on independent 3rd party laboratory testing.
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Model: WFW9351**
Allergen
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Allergen cycle certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization. The certification verified
that this cycle reduced tested allergens by at least 95.0% and maintained the water temperature necessary to kill dust mites. Only the
Allergen cycle has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P351 for Allergen Reduction Performance effectiveness.
Sanitize
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This washer has a Sanitize option that is certified by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization.
The certification verifies that this option eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels. There is no
carryover of bacteria between loads after the option is complete.
Only the Sanitize option has been designed to meet the requirements of NSF Protocol P172 Sanitization Performance of Residential and
Commercial, family sized clothes washer.
Use the Sanitize option to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This option combines a super hot water temperature to help ensure the
removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance
during this option.
Temperature*:
Hot
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Warm
Cold
Hot
Whites
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Cold
Warm
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cold
Warm
Cold
Silk
Warm
Cold
only)
Spin
Soil
Available
Speed:
Level:
Options:
Ex High
Ex Heavy
Delay Start
Heavy***
Extra Rinse
High
Medium
Normal
Cycle Signal
Low
Light**
TumbleFresh™
Ex High
Ex Heavy
Delay Start
High
Heavy***
Extra Rinse
Medium
Normal**
Cycle Signal
Low
Light
TumbleFresh™
EcoBoost™
Sanitize
Ex High
Ex Heavy**
Delay Start
High
Heavy
Extra Rinse
Medium
Normal***
Cycle Signal
Low
Light
TumbleFresh™
EcoBoost™
Sanitize
Ex High
Ex Heavy
Delay Start
Extra Rinse
High
Heavy
Medium
Normal
Cycle Signal
Low
Light
TumbleFresh™
EcoBoost™
Sanitize
Ex High
Ex Heavy
Delay Start
High
Heavy
Extra Rinse
Medium
Normal
Cycle Signal
Light
TumbleFresh™
Ex High
Ex Heavy
Delay Start
High
Heavy
Extra Rinse
Normal
Medium
Cycle Signal
Low
Light
TumbleFresh™
High
Ex Heavy
Delay Start
Medium
Extra Rinse
Heavy
Normal
Low
Cycle Signal
Light
TumbleFresh™
Ex High
Heavy
Delay Start
High
Normal
Extra Rinse
Medium
Light
Cycle Signal
Low
TumbleFresh™
Medium
Delay Start
Normal
Low
Extra Rinse
Light
Cycle Signal
TumbleFresh™
Delay Start
Medium
Normal
Cycle Signal
Low
Light
TumbleFresh™
Cycle Details:
Uses more water to flush out allergens
such as dust mites and pet dander from
normally-soiled items.
This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling and extra high-speed spin to
shorten drying time. It can be used with
medium and large loads. Includes Extra
Rinse option.
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This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, longer wash time, and extra
high-speed spin to shorten drying
times. It is designed for medium and
large loads.
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This cycle starts with a soak to
thoroughly saturate your large load.
This is followed by medium wash action
and medium-spin speeds to maintain
load balance.
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This cycle combines medium-speed
tumbling and extra high-speed spin.
This cycle combines concentrated
fast-speed tumbling followed by
medium-speed wash and provides
optimal cleaning while saving hot water.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and medium-speed spin for
gentle fabric care.
This cycle combines fast-speed
tumbling, a shortened wash time,
and extra high-speed spin to reduce
drying time.
This cycle combines low-speed
tumbling and low-speed spin for
gentle fabric care.
This cycle gently tumbles and drains
with the lowest spinning to gently clean
garments and minimize wrinkling.
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