Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool WFW5605MW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer
Front Load Washer Cycle Guide
This washer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle for your load. The “What to Wash” and “How to Wash” layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps: First, determine what items are in the load that you are trying to wash. Use that to guide your “What to Wash” selection. Then determine how you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate “How to Wash” selection. Selecting “What to Wash” will automatically select a default “How to Wash selection,” so selecting a “How to Wash” is optional. See the chart below for more details.
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.
| What Items Do You Want to Wash? | “What to Wash” Cycle Selection: |
|---|---|
| Cotton, linens, and mixed-garment loads | Regular |
| No-iron fabrics, dress shirts/pants, synthetics, sheer/lacy garments |
Delicates
Large items such as small comforters, sleeping bags, jackets, waterproof
items, and washable rugs| Bulky Items
White fabrics/garments| Whites
Bright- or dark-colored mixed loads| Colors
Sturdy towels and washcloths| Towels
How Do You Want to Wash Them?| “How to Wash”
Cycle Selection:
---|---
Regular/Normal| Normal
With fewer wrinkles| Wrinkle Control
Intense cleaning| Heavy Duty
Eliminate 99.9% of three common household bacteria| Sanitize* (with Oxi – on
some models)
Gentle cleaning with cold water| Cold Wash
Fast| Quick
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.
What
|
How
| Basic Settings| Additional Options
---|---|---|---
Temp| Spin| Steam Clean| Extra Rinse| PreSoak|
Wash & **Dry| Load &**
Go ™
| | Hot| Fast Medium Fast Medium
Off
| | | | |
| | Very Warm| | | | |
| Normal| Warm| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| | | | |
| | Cold| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Wrinkle Control| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
Regular| | Cool
Cold
| Slow
Off
| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast Medium Fast Medium
Off
| | | | |
| | Very Warm| | | | |
| Heavy Duty| Warm| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| | | | |
| | Cold| | | | |
| Sanitize* (with Oxi – on some models)|
Hot
| Fast
Medium Fast Medium
|
X
|
X
| |
X
|
X
What
|
How
| Basic Settings| Additional Options
---|---|---|---
Temp| Spin| Steam Clean| Extra Rinse| PreSoak|
Wash & **Dry| Load &**
Go ™
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
Cold Wash
| Very Warm
Warm
| Medium Fast Medium|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| Cool
Cold
| Off| | | |
| Hot| Fast| | | | |
Quick
| Very Warm
Warm
Cool Cold
| Medium Fast Medium
Off
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Normal| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Quick| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| Wrinkle Control| Very Warm
Warm
| Medium Fast
Medium
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| Cool| Slow| | | | |
Delicates| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Heavy Duty| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
| Cold Wash| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | | Fast| | | | |
| Sanitize* (with Oxi – on some models)|
Hot
| Medium Fast Medium
Slow
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | | Off| | | |
What
|
How
| Basic Settings| Additional Options
---|---|---|---
Temp| Spin| Steam Clean| Extra Rinse| PreSoak|
Wash & **Dry| Load & **Go ™
|
Normal
| Hot Very Warm
Warm
| Fast
Medium Fast
Medium
|
X
|
X
|
X
| |
X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
|
Quick
| Hot Very Warm
Warm
| Fast
Medium Fast
Medium
|
X
|
X
|
X
| |
X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
Bulky Items| Wrinkle Control| Warm Cool
Cold
| Medium
Slow
Off
| X| X| X| X
| | Hot
Very Warm
| Fast
Medium Fast
| | | | |
| Heavy Duty| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | Hot Very Warm| Fast
Medium Fast
| | | | |
| Cold Wash| Warm| Medium| X| X| X
| | Cool
Cold
| Slow
Off
| | |
|
Normal
| Hot Very Warm
Warm
| Fast
Medium Fast
Medium
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
|
Quick
| Hot Very Warm
Warm
| Fast
Medium Fast
Medium
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
Whites
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Wrinkle Control| Warm Cool
Cold
| Medium
Slow
Off
| X| X| X| X| X
| | Hot
Very Warm
| Fast
Medium Fast
| | | | |
| Heavy Duty| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
What
|
How
| Basic Settings| Additional Options
---|---|---|---
Temp| Spin| Steam Clean| Extra Rinse| PreSoak|
Wash & **Dry| Load &**
Go ™
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
Cold Wash| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| Cool| Slow| | | |
| Cold| Off| | | |
| | Fast| | | | |
Sanitize* (with Oxi – on some models)|
Hot
| Medium Fast
Medium Slow
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | Off| | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Normal| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Quick| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Wrinkle Control| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
Colors| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | | |
| Heavy Duty| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
| Cold Wash| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | | Fast| | | | |
| Sanitize* (with Oxi – on some models)|
Hot
| Medium Fast
Medium Slow
|
X
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | | Off| | | |
What
|
How
| Basic Settings| Additional Options
---|---|---|---
Temp| Spin| Steam Clean| Extra Rinse| PreSoak|
Wash & **Dry| Load &**
Go ™
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
| Normal| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
| Quick| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
| Wrinkle Control| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
Towels| | Cold| Off| | | |
| Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | | |
| Heavy Duty| Warm| Medium| X| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | | |
| | Cold| Off| | | |
| | Hot| Fast| | | | |
| | Very Warm| Medium Fast| | |
| Cold Wash| Warm| Medium| X| X| X
| | Cool| Slow| | |
| | Cold| Off| | |
| | | Fast| | | | |
| Sanitize* (with Oxi – on some models)|
Hot
| Medium Fast Medium
Slow
|
X
|
X
|
X
| | | Off| | |
No Clothes in Washer| Clean Washer with affresh®| Use this cycle every 30
washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a
higher water level. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine
bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This cycle should not be
interrupted. See “Washer Care” in the “Washer Maintenance and Care section” of
your Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub.
WARNING: Fire Hazard
- Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
- No washer can completely remove oil.
- Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
- Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
About Detergent Concentration
| Concentration | Number of ounces ÷ number of loads |
|---|---|
| 2X | 1.5–2.49 (44.4 mL–73.6 mL) |
| 3X | 0.9–1.49 (26.6 mL–44.1 mL) |
| 4X | 0.7–0.89 (20.7 mL–26.3 mL) |
| 5X | 0.5–0.69 (14.8 mL–20.4 mL) |
| 6X | 0.3–0.49 (8.9 mL–14.5 mL) |
| 8X | <0.29 (8.6 mL) |
Sort and Prepare Your Laundry
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Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.
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Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
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Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.
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Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can plug pumps and may require a service call.
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Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
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Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.
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For best performance, use HE detergent when washing bulky items.
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When washing waterproof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information about washing waterproof or water-resistant items.
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Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.
Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. -
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
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Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing because heat can set stains into fabrics.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your items.