Whirlpool WFW5605MC Front Load Washer User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool WFW5605MC Front Load Washer User Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
**WARNING
**
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are mixed-garment loads Very Warm and Fast spin speed for a Normal soil 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.
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, befors operating this appliance.
NOTES
- Note all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel appearance may vary.
- If your model has a touch interface, the control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
- If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the button firmly.
- At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.
Button Description
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POWER/CANCEL
Select to turn the washer on and off. Select to stop/cancel a cycle at any time. -
WHAT TO WASH/HOW TO WASH
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 make the appropriate “How to Wash” selection. See online “Cycle Guide” for cycle details. If you do not make a “How to Wash” selection, the washer will automatically select the recommended or last-used “How to Wash” cycle. -
START/PAUSE
Touch and hold for 3 seconds until the light above Start/Pause comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it. -
CYCLE STATUS
The Cycle Status display shows the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.
Estimated Time Remaining
The Estimated Time Remaining shows the time required for the cycle to
complete. Factors such as load size, modifiers, options selected, and water
pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packed loads,
unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to lengthen the cycle
time as well.
Sensing
When Start/Pause is touched, the washer will chime, indicating it is
starting. The drum will make a partial turn. The door will click when it
locks. Once the door has locked, the washer will begin spinning to sense the
load size. This sensing process will continue throughout the cycle.
After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on load size will be displayed and water will be added. You may hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. The actual cycle time may be lengthened; however, the display will continue to show the estimated time.
Washing
During the wash cycle, this will display to let you know the cycle is in
progress.
Drying (on some models)
During a drying cycle, this will display to let you know the drying cycle is
in progress.
PreSoak
This symbol will be displayed to let you know a PreSoak is in progress.
Detergent Low ( on some models)
When detergent in the bulk dispenser is running low, the display will show
the detergent level (Low).
Add Garment
When “Add Garment” is displayed, you may pause the washer, open the door, and
add items. Touch and hold Start/Pause to start the washer again.
Door Locked
The Door Locked symbol will display to indicate that the door is locked and
cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle.
Control Lock
When the Control Lock symbol is displayed, the buttons are disabled. Touch and
hold Extra Rinse for 3 seconds to enable the buttons.
FanFresh (on some models)
This symbol will be displayed when the FanFreshⓇ option is activated. The fan
will turn on and the load will tumble periodically for up to 12 hours.
End
Once the cycle is complete, “End” will display. Remove the load promptly for
best results.
Step 1. Add HE Detergent
NOTE: See the “Adding Laundry Products” section in your Owner’s Manual
for more information on adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.
Step 2.
Load Clothes
Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning.
**Step 2: Turn Power On
**
Step 4. Close Door; then Select Cycle and Settings
**Step 5. Press Start/ Pause
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CYCLE MODIFIERS
When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up. Touch to adjust cycle modifiers on the washer before touching Start/Pause. Additional wash modifiers or options selected after touching Start/Pause may not activate.
Once a wash setting is selected, it is saved for the cycle selected. To return to factory default cycle settings, unplug washer for 30 seconds; then plug back in. See online “Cycle Guide” for default cycle settings.
NOTE: Some modifiers may increase or decrease the estimated time remaining.
Temp
The recommended wash temperature is preset for each cycle. Some preset
temperatures can be changed. You may select a different wash temperature based
on the level of soil and type of fabric being washed. For best results, use
the warmest wash water safe for your fabric, following the garment label
instructions. All wash temperatures feature a cold rinse.
Spin
The recommended spin speed is preset for each cycle. Some preset speeds can be
changed.
- Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may increase wrinkling in your load.
- Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave your load more damp.
Soil
The recommended soil level is preset for each cycle. Some preset soil levels
can be changed. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, select the Heavy Soil
setting. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select the Light Soil
setting. Lower soil level settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
UTILITY CYCLES
Clean Washer with affresh
Use this 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 tablets
or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. When
using this cycle, the drum should be empty. This cycle should not be
interrupted. See “Washer Care” in the Washer Maintenance and Care” section of
your Owner’s Manual.
Drain & Spin
This cycle removes excess water from the load or special-care items washed by
hand. Use this cycle after a power failure. For some fabrics, you may choose
to set a slower spin speed.
CYCLE OPTIONS
You may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles. Options vary by model.
Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle
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. NOTE: Normal cycle is recommended for washing normally soiled cotton or linen clothes. This clothes washer’s government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with all wash temperature selections and water fill levels offered in the cycle. It was tested as an Adaptive, Automatic Water Fill Control System clothes washer. The settings as shipped are Regular + Normal cycle, Warm Wash Temp and Auto Water level.
| Items to Wash: | Cycle: | Temperature: | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottons, linens, andmixed-garment loads | Normal | HotVery Warm Warm | |
| CoolCold | This cycle runs on a Warm temperatureand Fast spin speed for |
a Normal soillevel.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine. For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.whirlpool.com/owners. or in Canada https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.
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However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1-866-698-2538
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer experience Center 553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Canada:
1-800-807-6777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer experience Centre 200-6750 Century
Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
IMPORTANT: Retain this guide for future use.
Designed to Use only HE High Efficiency detergents
Steam Clean (on some models)
The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to
help remove tough stains, as well as a steam boost for added cleaning power.
An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See online
“Cycle Guide” for cycles that allow the Steam Clean option.
You can also touch and hold Steam Clean for 3 seconds to turn cycle signals on
or off.
Extra Rinse
Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles. You can also touch
and hold Extra Rinse for 3 seconds to disable/enable the Control Lock.
Wash & Dry (on some models)
Touch to add a drying cycle to your load after the wash cycle has finished.
The Wash & Dry option is designed to wash and dry small loads overnight. This
option is designed for 2-4 lightly soiled synthetic garments, athletic
uniforms, or workout wear. This option has an extra- high-speed spin followed
by intermittent tumbling and fan activation to circulate air through the
clothes.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not use dryer sheets.
- Do not dry comforters, towels, or large blankets.
FanFresh® (on some models)
Touch and hold Wash & Dry for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the FanFreshⓇ
option. Use the FanFreshⓇ option if you will be unable to remove the load
promptly. The washer will automatically activate the fan after the cycle ends
and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours.
FanFresh® (on some models)
Touch and hold Wash & Dry for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the FanFresh
option. Use the FanFreshⓇ option if you will be unable to remove the load
promptly. The washer will automatically activate the fan after the cycle ends
and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours.
TumbleFresh TM (on some models)
Touch to activate/deactivate the TumbleFresh™ option. Use the TumbleFresh ™
option if you will be unable to remove the load promptly. The washer will
automatically tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours after the cycle
ends.
Load & GoTM (on some models) Touch to select this option If you want to
automatically add HE detergent to the wash load at the proper time.
IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser cartridge with concentrated liquid
detergent, be sure to change the detergent concentration settings in the
control if the detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x
concentration. Change the detergent concentration setting by touching and
holding Temp and Soil for 3 seconds.
You can also touch and hold Load & GoTM for 3 seconds to set a presoak.
PreSoak (on some models)
Touch to add a presoak time of your choice to a wash cycle.
