WHIRLPOOL GSQ9611KT1
Owner's Manual

any wash cycle and/or a signal to alert you when to add liquid chlorine bleach to your wash load. s The end of Cycle Signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends.
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Selecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
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The Bleach Signal alerts you when to add liquid chlorine bleach to your wash cycle after your detergent has had time to work. See �Adding liquid chlorine bleach.� Using the CYCLE/BLEACH SIGNAL Set the selector to OFF/OFF if you do not desire an end of Cycle Signal or a Bleach Signal. Set the selector to ON/OFF for an end of Cycle Signal only. Set the selector to ON/ON for an end of Cycle Signal and a Bleach Signal.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal. Refer to �Normal Washer Sounds� to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle. Refer to �Understanding Washer Cycles� to learn what happens during a wash cycle.

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NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer you purchased will not have all of the cycles described.

8. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. See �Selecting a Cycle and Time.�

Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer. To stop or restart your washer
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To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob. To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.

Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach will be dispensed automatically into the wash load.

Normal cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens, and high spin times to shorten drying time. Select up to 15 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is lightly, moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics, use the shortest time setting. Super Wash - Select the 18-minute Super Wash feature to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use two times the recommended amount of detergent for this cycle.

Casual/Permanent Press cycle
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Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less for a smaller load size. Follow the manufacturer�s directions for safe use. To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket. Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.

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This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select up to 9 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

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Extra Delicate cycle
This cycle features extra low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Select 3 or 6 minutes of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.

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