Standard Non-HE Machines: Machine allows the user to choose load size/water level. Has a full size agitator in the drum
HE Machines: Machine uses much less water and user cannot choose load size/water level. Has a plate agitator in the bottom of the drum
Hybrids: Two types - 1) Machine allows user to choose load size/water level and has a short or plate agitator OR 2) Machine does not allow user to choose load size/water level OR has an autofill option and has a full size agitator in the drum
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Model #: ATW467BQ
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
- Model #: AAV7000AWW
- Prewash: Cottons 6
- Main Wash: Cottons 14
- Model #: AAV7000AWW
- Prewash: Regular Fabrics 6
- Main Wash: Regular Fabrics 14
HE MACHINES
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Model #: NTW5100XQ0
- Prewash: Normal 6
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy 14
- Model #: NTW4500VQ1
- Prewash: Normal Light 6
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy 18
- Model #: W10420472A or W10420473-SP
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Heavy
- Model #: W10420472C
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Heavy
- Model #: ALW880QAW
- Prewash: Regular Light 6
- Main Wash: Regular Heavy 15
HE MACHINES
- Amana Tandem 7300
- Model #: YNFW7300WW00
- Prewash: Normal
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty
HYBRIDS
- Model #: NTW4605EW
- Treat as HE - Fill drum 1/2 full for main wash
- Prewash: Normal Light Soil
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy Soil
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
HE MACHINES
- Model #: WM 67120
- Prewash: Cottons/Regular Wash Cold, Warm or Hot, Max Spin, *Turn Quick Wash button ON*
- Main Wash: Cottons/Regular Wash Cold, Warm or Hot, Max Spin, *Turn Super Wash button ON*
- Model #: WM 77110
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Max Spin
- Main Wash: Regular/Cotton, Max Spin, *Turn Super Wash button ON*
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
HE MACHINES
- Bosch Avantixx
- Model #: WAS28461AU
- Prewash: SuperQuick 15'/30', Max Spin
- Main Wash: Cottons, Max Spin
- Bosch MaxxVario Perfect
- Model #: WAE24461GB
- Prewash: SuperQuick 15'/30', Max Spin
- Main Wash: Cottons, Max Spin
- Bosch Vision
- Model #: WFVC5400UC
- Prewash: Quick Full, Max Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton, Max Spin
- Model #: WFVC3300UC/20
- Prewash: Quick Full, Max Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton, Max Spin
- Model #: WFMC5301UC/15
- Prewash: Quick Wash 25, Max Spin
- Main Wash Regular/Cotton, Max Spin, *Turn Heavy Duty button ON*
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
HE MACHINES
HYBRIDS
- Model #: WA37T26G
- Treat as HE - Use Auto Fill option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Regular, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Fast Spin
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Regular, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Fast Spin
- Elba by Fisher & Paykel
- Model #: WA37T26EW2
- Treat as HE - Use Auto Fill option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Regular, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Fast Spin
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Regular, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Fast Spin
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Model #: FWS1233FS0
- Prewash: Whites 4
- Main Wash: Whites 15
- Model #: FWS933FS2
- Prewash: Whites 4
- Main Wash: Whites 15
- Model #: FWS9833AS1
- Prewash: Whites 4
- Main Wash: Whites 15
- Model #: GLWS1649AS1
- Prewash: Whites 8
- Main Wash: Whites 15
- Model #: FWS777GFSO
- Prewash: Regular 4, Normal Fast
- Main wash: Regular 15, Normal Fast
HE MACHINES
- Model #: FAFW3511KW0
- Prewash: Quick, Light Soil, Maximum Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Maximum Spin
- Notes:
- Whitest Whites is not recommended for the main wash as the extra rinse cannot be turned off.
- Model #: FFFS5115PW0
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Light Soil, Max Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty OR Whites, Max Soil, Max Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Model #: FAFS4272LW0
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Light Soil, Max Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty OR Whites, Max Soil, Max Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Model #: GTLF2940FS1
- Prewash: Quick, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: FAFW3801LW4
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Max Spin
- Main Wash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Max Spin
- Model #: FTF2140ES3
- Prewash: Quick, High Spin
- Main Wash: Normal, High Spin, *Heavy Soil/Stain button ON*
HYBRIDS
Back to TopSTANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- G-130
- Model #: GTWN3000M2
- Prewash: Whites Extra Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: GLWN2800D1WS
- Prewash: Whites Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- G-153
- Model #: GTWP2000F0WW
- Prewash: Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Extra Heavy
- G-154
- Model #: GTWN2800D2WW
- Prewash: Whites Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- G-154
- Model #: GTWN2800DWW
- Prewash: Whites Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- G-154
- Model #: GCWP1800D1WW
- Prewash: Whites Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: GTW180SCJ0WW
- Prewash: Whites Speed Wash
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: WDSR2120J8WW
- Prewash: Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: WHRE5550H1WW
- Prewash: Cottons Light
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy
- GE with Infuser
- Model #: WHRE5550K2WW
- NOTE: GE has discontinued this machine as the short agitator, known as an 'infuser', does not provide proper agitation to clean even normally soiled laundry. A special routine is required to adequately clean diapers using this machine.
- Load diapers and laundry no higher than 1" above the height of the infuser
- Prewash: Cottons Extra Heavy, Super load size. After the machine fills with water, use plunger to agitate load. Imagine a clock face and plunge 5 times at each hour before moving to the next. Do this for 10 minutes, then close the lid and let the washer finish the cycle.
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy, Super load size. After the machine fills with water, use plunger to agitate load. Imagine a clock face and plunge 5 times at each hour before moving to the next. Do this for 10 minutes, then close the lid and let the washer finish the cycle.
- Model #: WJSR4160G0WW
- Prewash: Cottons Light
- Main Wash: Cottons Heavy
- Model #: WNSE6280B1WW
- Prewash: Cottons Light, Normal Fast
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy, Normal Fast
- GE Profile Prodigy
- Model #: WPSE4200AWW
- Prewash: Cottons Light, Normal Fast
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy, Normal Fast
- Model #: WCSR2090G5WW
- Prewash: Whites Extra Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: WCSR2090DGWW
- Prewash: Whites Extra Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: WDSR2080D
- Prewash: Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: WHDSR316G1WW
- Prewash: Cottons Light
- Main Wash: Cottons Heavy
- Model #: WBSR3140D5WW
- Prewash: Cottons Light
- Main Wash: Cottons Heavy
- GE Spacemaker Laundry Stackable
- Model #: WSM2700HWW
- Prewash: Regular 5
- Main Wash: Regular 15
- Notes:
- Small and medium load sizes seem to work best. Paddle agitator does not provide enough agitation at large load size.
HE MACHINES
- GE Harmony
- Model #: WPGT9360EPL
- Manual: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-90262.pdf
- Prewash: Special Cycles, Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Vigorous Wash Action
- Main Wash: By Colors, Whites, Heavy Soil, Vigorous Wash Action
- GE Profile
- Prewash: Color Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Whites/Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: GFWR4800F0WW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Clean or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Model #: GFWH1400D0WW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Whites or Stain Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: GFWS1500D0WW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Whites or Stain Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: GTWN7450D0WW
- Prewash: Color Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: GTWN7450H1WW
- Prewash: Color Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- G-002
- Model #: GTWN8250D0WS
- Prewash: Color Normal Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model#: GFWN1100L1WW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Stain Wash or Cottons/Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
HYBRIDS
- G-160
- Model #: GTAN4250D
- Treat as HE - Use Precise Fill option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash or Whites Light
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash or Whites Light
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty
- G-153
- Model #: GTWN4250D1WS
- Treat as HE - Use Auto-Load Sensing option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash or Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash or Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- G-153
- Model #: GTWN4250D0WS
- Treat as HE - Use Precise Fill option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash or Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash or Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: GHWN5250D0WS
- Treat as HE - Use Auto Fill option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extended Spin
- Main Wash: Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extended Spin
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extended Spin
- Main Wash: Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extended Spin
- Model #: GTWN5650F2WS
- Treat as HE - Use Auto Fill option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- GE Stackable
- Model #: GTUP270EM1WW
- Treat as HE - Use Auto-Load Sensing option and fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Cottons Light
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy
- Treat as non-HE - Select load size and check for stew consistency in main wash
- Prewash: Cottons Light
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy
- GE Profile with Infuser
- Model #: WPRE6150K2WT
- NOTE: GE has discontinued this machine as the short agitator, known as an 'infuser', does not provide proper agitation to clean even normally soiled laundry. A special routine is required to adequately clean diapers using this machine.
- Load diapers and laundry no higher than 1" above the height of the infuser
- Prewash: Cottons Extra Heavy, Super load size. After the machine fills with water, use plunger to agitate load. Imagine a clock face and plunge 5 times at each hour before moving to the next. Do this for 10 minutes, then close the lid and let the washer finish the cycle.
- Main Wash: Cottons Extra Heavy, Super load size. After the machine fills with water, use plunger to agitate load. Imagine a clock face and plunge 5 times at each hour before moving to the next. Do this for 10 minutes, then close the lid and let the washer finish the cycle.
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Model #: HSP1000MWW
- Prewash: Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
- Model #: HTP1000M1WW
- Prewash: Whites Light
- Main Wash: Whites Heavy
HE MACHINES
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
HE MACHINES
- Model #: ITW4971DQ
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy or Super Wash, Stain Treat knob ON
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Prewash: Normal Short
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Model #: 110.18202790
- Prewash: Normal 6
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty 14
- Model #: 110.22292100
- Prewash: Heavy Duty Short
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Kenmore 70 Series
- Prewash: Heavy Duty Short
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Notes:
- Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore 80 Series
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Regular or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Kenmore 80 Series
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Normal or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Kenmore 80 Series
- Model #: 110.24852300
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Normal or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Kenmore 80 Series
- Model #: 110.29852991
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Regular or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Kenmore 80 Series
- Model #: 110.25862400
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Normal or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Notes:
- Rinse Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore 80 Series
- Model #: 110.27812690
- Prewash: Normal Short
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Kenmore 80 Series
- SM9711568
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Normal or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Notes:
- Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore 90 Series
- Model #: 110.26934690
- Prewash: Ultra Clean 6, Regular or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean 14, Heavy Duty Speed
- Notes:
- Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore 300 Series
- Prewash: Heavy Duty Short
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Kenmore 400 Series
- Model #: 110.29422801
- Prewash: Normal/Casual Light or Heavy Duty Light
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Kenmore 500 Series
- Model #: 110.28692700
- Prewash: Heavy Duty Regular
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Kenmore 600 Series
- Model #: 110.27612600
- Prewash: Normal
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Notes:
- Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore Elite
- Model #: 110.16962502
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Normal or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Notes:
- Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore Elite
- Model #: 110.23022101
- Prewash: Ultra Clean Short, Normal or Heavy Duty Speed
- Main Wash: Ultra Clean Super, Heavy Duty Speed
- Notes:
- Rinse Options knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Model #: 110.20022013
- Prewash: Normal Regular
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Kenmore Stacking
- Model #: DFSO-ELE-2406027-FM46
- Prewash: Heavy Duty Short
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
HE MACHINES
- Model #: 970.C29042
- Prewash: Normal Short, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy Wash, Fast Spin
- Notes:
- Extra Rinse knob set to NO for all cycles
- Model #: 970.C29042
- Prewash: Quick, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy, High Spin, *Turn Heavy Soil/Stain Options button ON*
- Kenmore 417 Series
- Model #: 417.41122310
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: 41383410
- Prewash: Express Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Model #: 796.4116
- Prewash: Express Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Kenmore Elite HE5t
- Model #: 110.47091601
- Prewash: Express Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Kenmore HE3t Steam
- Model #: 46742
- Prewash: Express Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Kenmore HE3t
- Model #: 110.42926200
- Prewash: Express Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Kenmore HE3
- Model #: 110.42822201
- Prewash: Normal/Casual, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Kenmore HE2t
- Model #: 110.47571603
- Prewash: Express Wash, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, High Spin, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Kenmore HE2t
- Model #: 110.4756
- Prewash: Express Wash, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, High Spin, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Model #: 592-49042
- Prewash: Express Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty , Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: 110.28102310
- Prewash: Normal, Ex Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Ex Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Kenmore Elite
- Model #: 796.31623
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Kenmore Elite
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Kenmore 500 Series
- Model #: 110.25102311
- Prewash: Normal
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Notes:
- Stain Boost knob ON for all cycles
- Rinse knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore 500 Series
- Model #: 25132
- Prewash: Normal
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites
- Notes:
- Stain Boost knob ON for all cycles
- Rinse knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Model #: 110.26002010
- Prewash: Normal, Ex Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Ex Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: 110.21302012
- Prewash: Normal
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Notes:
- Stainboost knob ON for both cycles
- Rinse knob set to ONE RINSE for both cycles
HYBRIDS
- Model #: 110.20222
- Treat as HE - Fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil
- Model #: 110.2233
- Treat as HE - Fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Express, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil
- Kenmore 300 Series
- Model #: 110.22342510
- Treat as HE - Fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Express
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites
- Notes:
- Stain Boost knob ON for all cycles
- Rinse knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Model #: 22102
- Treat as HE - Fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for main wash
- Prewash: Normal Express
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Super
- Notes:
- Rinse knob set to ONE RINSE for all cycles
- Kenmore Oasis *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Model #: 110.28032701
- Prewash #1: Delicate or Normal, Light Soil, Large Water Level
- Prewash #2: Normal, Heavy Soil, Auto Water Level
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Auto Water Level, *Turn 2nd Rinse button OFF*
- Notes:
- This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water. Adding in an additional prewash helps remove more waste prior to the main wash.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewashes can be less.
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
HE MACHINES
- LG DirectDrive WaveForce
- Model #: WT4970CW
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG DirectDrive WaveForce
- Model #: WT5101HV
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal or Baby Wear, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG DirectDrive
- Model #: WT4870CW
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal or Baby Wear, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG DirectDrive
- Model #: WT4801CW
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal or Baby Wear, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG Smart Drum
- Model #: WT1001CW
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal, Normal Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- LG Smart Drum
- Model #: WT1101CW
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal, Normal Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG Smart Drum
- Model #: WT1201C
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal, Normal Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG Smart Drum
- Model #: WT1201CW
- Prewash: Cotton/Normal, Normal Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG Smart Drum
- Model #: WT1701CW
- Prewash: Normal, Normal Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Add Soak*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Adding the soak option to the main wash increases agitation significantly.
- LG DirectDrive with Steam
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Bright Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM8000HVA
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Bright Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2650H*A
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM3455H
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2050CW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2333HW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2650H-A
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2140CW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2240CW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2277
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2450HRA
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2688H*MA
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2688HNM
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2455HG
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM3050C
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM3170C
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM3470HWA
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM3477HW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM0642H
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM0642HW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton/Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WM2101HW
- Prewash: Speed Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Normal, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Model #: WD-1274FHB
- Prewash: Cotton, 1200 Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton, 1200 Spin
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Prewash: Regular Fabrics 6
- Main Wash: Regular Fabrics 12
- Model #: LAW9304AAE
- Prewash: Regular Fabrics Light
- Main Wash: Regular Fabrics Heavy
- Maytag Dependable Care Plus
- Model #: LAT9804
- Prewash: Regular Fabrics Light, Regular Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Regular Fabrics Heavy, Regular Fast Spin
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse button OFF for all cycles.
- Maytag Dependable Care Quiet Plus
- Model #: LAT8626AAE
- Prewash: Regular Light
- Main Wash: Regular Heavy
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse button OFF for all cycles.
- Maytag Atlantis
- Model #: MAV9504EWW
- Prewash: Regular Cotton Light, Regular/Whites Wash/Spin Speed
- Main Wash: Regular Cotton Heavy, Regular/Whites Wash/Spin Speed
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse button OFF for all cycles.
- Model #: SAV205DAWW
- Prewash: Regular Light
- Main Wash: Regular Extra Heavy
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
- Maytag Ensignia
- Prewash: Regular Cotton Light, Regular/Whites Fabric Selection
- Main Wash: Regular Cotton Extra Heavy, Regular/Whites Fabric Selection
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse button OFF for all cycles.
- Turn Extended Spin button ON for all cycles.
- Maytag Performance
- Model #: PAV2300AWW
- Prewash: Regular Fabrics 6
- Main Wash: Regular Fabrics 14
- Maytag Ensignia
- Prewash: Normal Regular 9
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Model#: MTW5700TQ0
- Prewash: Normal Regular
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
- Maytag Centennial
- Model #: MVWC200BW0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy
- Notes:
- Turn Rinse knob to ONE RINSE for all cycles.
- Maytag Centennial
- Model #: MVWC300BW
- Prewash: Normal or Cold Wash, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- Turn Rinse knob to ONE RINSE for all cycles.
- Maytag Centennial
- Model #: MVWC300VW
- Prewash: Normal Regular
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
HE MACHINES
- Model #: MHWZ400Q00
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Super Wash or Whites, Max Extract
- Model #: MFW96005Q1
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Max Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Max Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Maytag 5000
- Model #: MHWE500VW11
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Maytag Maxima
- Model #: MHW5100DC0
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Maytag Maxima
- Model #: MHW5100DW0
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Maytag Maxima
- Model #: MHW6000XW
- Prewash: Small Load, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Maytag Maxima
- Model #: MHW9000YW
- Prewash: Small Load, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Power Wash or Whites or Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract, *Turn Steam for Stains button and Extra Rinse buttons OFF*
- Maytag Maxima
- Model #: MHW9000YW0
- Prewash: Small Load, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Power Wash or Whites or Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract, *Turn Steam for Stains button and Extra Rinse buttons OFF*
- Maytag Neptune
- Model #: MAH4000AWW
- Prewash: Whites, Regular Light, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Whites, Regular Heavy, Max Extract
- Maytag Neptune
- Model #: MHW2000AWW
- Prewash: Regular Light, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Regular Heavy, Max Extract
- Maytag Neptune
- Model #: FAV6800
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Stain Treat, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Super Wash, Stain Treat, Max Extract
- Maytag Neptune
- Model #: MAH5500BWQ
- Prewash: Cotton/Sturdy, Quick, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Cotton/Sturdy, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Note:
- Do not use Stain Cycle as it adds extra rinses
- Maytag Neptune
- Model #: MAH5500BWW
- Prewash: Cotton/Sturdy, Quick, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Cotton/Sturdy, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Note:
- Do not use Stain Cycle as it adds extra rinses
- Maytag Neptune
- Model #: MAH8700AWW
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Super Wash or Whites, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
*The following group of machines are Maytag Bravos and HE Centennial machines*
*Maytag Bravos and HE Centennial machines do not follow normal HE rules*
*Please read carefully*
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- Maytag Bravos XL
- Model #: MVWB725BW0
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites or Power Wash, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Press fabric softener button for both cycles (Do not add fabric softener). This will not add an extra rinse, but will force the machine to do a full rinse not a water save spray rinse.
- If Rapid Wash isn't enough for the prewash, increase to Normal, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Maytag Bravos XL
- Model #: MVWB850YW1
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites or Power Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Press fabric softener button for both cycles (Do not add fabric softener). This will not add an extra rinse, but will force the machine to do a full rinse not a water save spray rinse.
- If Rapid Wash isn't enough for the prewash, increase to Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Maytag Bravos XL
- Model #: MVWB880BW0
- Prewash: Rapid Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites or Power Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Press fabric softener button for both cycles (Do not add fabric softener). This will not add an extra rinse, but will force the machine to do a full rinse not a water save spray rinse.
- If Rapid Wash isn't enough for the prewash, increase to Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Maytag Bravos
- Model #: MVWX655DW
- Prewash: Normal or Cold Wash, Extra Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Extra Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Bravos
- Model #: MVWX500XW1
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Bravos
- Model #: MVWX600XW0
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Wash or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Bravos X
- Model #: MVWX700XW2
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Wash or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- Turn Deep Clean button ON for all cycles.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Bravos X
- Model #: MVWX700XL2
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Power Wash or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- Turn Deep Clean button ON for all cycles.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Bravos *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Model #: MTW6700TQ0
- Prewash #1: Rinse and Spin, High Spin
- Prewash #2: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Super Wash or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- Turn button Stain Cycle ON for all cycles.
- This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water. Adding in an additional prewash helps remove more waste prior to the main wash.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewashes can be less.
- Maytag Bravos *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Model #: MVWB300WQ1
- Prewash #1: Rinse and Spin, Max Extract
- Prewash #2: Normal, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, Max Extract
- Notes:
- This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water. Adding in an additional prewash helps remove more waste prior to the main wash.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewashes can be less.
- Maytag Centennial
- Model #: MVWC360AW0
- Prewash: Normal Regular or Heavy Duty Regular
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Heavy
- Notes:
- Turn Deep Clean knob to ON for all cycles.
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Centennial
- Model #: MVWC400XW0
- Prewash: Normal Regular or Heavy Duty Regular
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty Heavy
- Notes:
- Turn Deep Clean knob to ON for all cycles.
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Centennial
- Model #: MVWC425BW
- Prewash: Normal or Cold Wash, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Maytag Centennial
- Prewash: Normal or Cold Wash, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Power Wash, Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Model #: RAX7244EN1
- Prewash: Normal Cold
- Main Wash: Normal Warm
- Model #: RAX4232RQ4
- Prewash: Normal Regular
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy
- Model #: RAX6144EQ1
- Prewash: Normal Light Soil
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy Soil
- Model #: SM8280871
- Prewash: Normal Regular
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
- Model #: RAX4232KQ0
- Prewash: Normal Cold
- Main Wash: Heavy Hot
- Model #: RTW4640YQ0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
HE MACHINES
- Samsung AquaJet VRT
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn AquaJet Deep Clean button ON*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be 3/4 full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Samsung AquaJet VRT SmartCare
- Model #: WA456DRHDSU/AA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn AquaJet Deep Clean button ON*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be 3/4 full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Samsung AquaJet VRT SmartCare
- Model #: WA50F9A6D
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn AquaJet Deep Clean ON*
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be 3/4 full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Model #: WA422PRHDWR/AA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be 3/4 full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Model #: WA45H7000A
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be 3/4 full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Model #: WF203ANW/XAC
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Samsung VRT Steam
- Model #: WF365BTBGWR/A2
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: DC68-02807A
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Samsung SuperSpeed PowerFoam Steam VRTplus
- Model #: WF45H6300A
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash button OFF*
- Model #: WF42H5200AF/A2
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: WF42H5600A
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash button OFF*
- Model #: WF210ANW/XAA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Model #: WF330ANB
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash button OFF*
- Samsung SpeedSpray PowerFoam VRT
- Model #: WF395BTPASU
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash button OFF*
- Model #: WF405ATPA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash button OFF*
- Model #: WF410ANR/XAA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash and Extra Rinse buttons OFF*
- Model #: WF328AAR/XAA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash and Extra Rinse buttons OFF*
- Model #: WF448AP/XXA
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Pre Wash and Extra Rinse buttons OFF*
- Model #: WF-J1254
- Prewash: Quick, Very Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Very Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Model #: AWN412SP111TW01
- Prewash: Regular Light
- Main Wash: Regular Heavy
- Model #: AWNE92SP
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Max Soil
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Max Soil
- Notes:
- Turn Second Rinse and Third Rinse buttons OFF
- This machine requires the use of HE-safe detergent even though it is a non-HE machine
HE MACHINES
HYBRIDS
STANDARD NON-HE MACHINES
- Estate by Whirlpool
- Model #: ETW4300TQ0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
- Estate by Whirlpool
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
- Estate by Whirlpool
- Model #: TAWS700EQ1
- Prewash: Normal Light 6
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy 18
- Estate by Whirlpool
- Model #: TAWS700EQ2
- Prewash: Normal Light 6
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy 18
- Estate by Whirlpool
- Model #: TAWS750PQ0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
- Model #: LSR5132PQ0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy
- Prewash: Quick Wash Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy
- Model #: LBR5232EQ1
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy
- Model #: LXR9245EQ1
- Prewash: Quick Wash or Normal Regular
- Main Wash: Normal Extra Heavy
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles
- Model #: LSQ960CLW0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash
- Whirlpool Ultimate Care II
- Model #: LSB6300LW0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash
- Model #: SM8525493-A
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Model #: WTW5300SQ0
- Prewash: Quick Wash Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy 14
- Model #: WTW5540SQ0
- Prewash: Normal Regular 9
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Model #: SM8525492-A
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 16
- Prewash: Normal 6
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Model #: SM8525079
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Whirlpool Ultimate Care II
- Model #: 3XLSQ7533JQ5
- Prewash: Cotton Regular
- Main Wash: Cotton Super Wash
- Whirlpool Ultimate Care II
- Model #: SM8280867
- Prewash: Normal Light 6
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Whirlpool Ultimate Care II
- Model #: LSB6200PQ0
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 18
- Whirlpool Thin Twin Stackable
- Model #: LTE5243DZ1
- Prewash: Normal Regular 8
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 14
- Whirlpool Thin Twin Stackable
- Model #: LTE5243DQ
- Prewash: Normal Regular 8
- Main Wash: Normal Super Wash 14
- Model #: WTW4800XQ1
- Prewash: Normal Light
- Main Wash: Normal Heavy
- Model #: WTW4800BQ0
- Prewash: Light
- Main Wash: Heavy
- Prewash: Light
- Main Wash: Heavy
HE MACHINES
- Whirlpool Duet Sport
- Model #: WFW8300SW04
- Prewash: Quick Wash, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet Steam Tumble Fresh
- Model #: WFW9550WW00
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Whirlpool Duet Steam
- Model #: WFW97HEXL0
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW94HEXW0
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW94HEXW2
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: GHW9300PW4
- Prewash: Normal/Casual, Max Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Max Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: GHW9400PL2
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Max Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Max Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: GHW9150PW3
- Prewash: Normal/Casual, Max Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Max Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW70HEB0
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW70HEBW0
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW70HEBW1
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW8640BW
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra Fast Spin,*Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, Fast Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW95HEDW
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra Fast Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, Extra Fast Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet Tumble Fresh
- Model #: WFW9150WW01
- Prewash: Small Load, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet Tumble Fresh
- Model #: WFW9151W0D
- Prewash: Small Load, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet Tumble Fresh
- Prewash: Small Load, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW9200SQA10
- Prewash: Normal/Casual, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Whirlpool Duet
- Model #: WFW9750WW
- Prewash: Quick Wash, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Extra High Spin, *Turn Extra Rinse button OFF*
- Model #: AWO/D 5527
- Prewash: Quick Wash 30, 1200 Variable Spin
- Main Wash: Cotton 40, 1200 Variable Spin
- Model #: WTW4850XQ3
- Prewash: Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Super Wash
- Model #: WTW4880AW
- Prewash: Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Super Wash
- Notes:
- Turn EcoBOOST knob OFF for all cycles
- Model #: WTW4950XW3
- Prewash: Quick Wash
- Main Wash: Super Wash
- Notes:
- Turn EcoBOOST knob OFF for all cycles
*The following group of machines are Whirlpool Cabrios or Cabrio-like machines*
*Whirlpool Cabrio machines do not follow normal HE rules*
*Please read carefully*
- Model #: WTW4850BW
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- This machine is not marketed as a Cabrio, but should be treated like one.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Model #: WTW4900BW0
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- This machine is not marketed as a Cabrio, but should be treated like one.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Model #: WTW5000DW0
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Heavy Soil
- Notes:
- This machine is not marketed as a Cabrio, but should be treated like one.
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW5500XW2
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW5610XW2
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW5840BC0
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Super Wash or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- Clean Boost button ON for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW5840BW0
- Prewash: Normal, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Super Wash or Whites, Extra Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- Clean Boost button ON for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW6400SW3 *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Prewash #1: Rinse and Spin, High Spin
- Prewash #2: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Deep Clean button ON for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW6500WW1 *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Prewash #1: Rinse and Spin, High Spin
- Prewash #2: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Deep Clean button ON for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW6800WW1 *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Prewash #1: Rinse and Spin, High Spin
- Prewash #2: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Deep Clean button ON for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW7300XW0
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW7600XW1
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- Deep Clean button ON for all cycles
- Whirpool Cabrio Platinum
- Model #: WTW8900BC0
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- Whirpool Cabrio Platinum
- Model #: WTW8900BC0
- Prewash: Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whites, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- EcoBoost button OFF for all cycles
- Deep Clean button ON for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW7000DW
- Prewash: Mixed, Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Main Wash: Whites, Normal, Heavy Soil, High Spin
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
HYBRIDS
- Model #: WTW57ESVW1
- Treat as an HE machine - fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for the main wash
- Prewash: Quick Wash or Light, Normal or Heavy Duty Fabric Select
- Main Wash: Super Wash, Heavy Duty Fabric Select
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles
- Model #: WTW58ESVW1
- Treat as an HE machine - fill drum 2/3-3/4 full for the main wash
- Prewash: Quick Wash or Light, Normal or Heavy Duty Fabric Select
- Main Wash: Super Wash, Heavy Duty Fabric Select
- Notes:
- Turn Extra Rinse knob to OFF for all cycles
- Whirlpool Cabrio
- Model #: WTW6200VW0 *This model recirculates and filters 100% of the rinse water; great for water efficiency but not great for getting diapers clean*
- Prewash #1: Rinse and Spin, Large Load Size
- Prewash #2: Normal, Heavy Soil, Auto Load Size
- Main Wash: Heavy Duty or Whitest Whites, Heavy Soil, Auto Load Size
- Notes:
- This machine prefers to be half full for the main wash. Prewash can be less.
- Deep Clean button ON for all cycles