Operating Your Washer - Whirlpool 3LBR5132AN0 Use And Care Manual

Operating Your Washer
Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a
NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy
sorted load in the washer before starting.
Guide, remove it and place it in your
Use
See page 13 for additional laundry tips.
and Care Guide.
Starting or stopping your washer
Starting your washer:
1. Select a load size and water temperature.
2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on
the knob's outer ring points to the number
in the wash cycle you want. The numbers
are minutes of wash time.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Refer to pages 6-9 for additional information
to help you make selections.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
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To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
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To restart the washer, close the lid (if
necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control
Knob.
Selecting a load size
Your washer has either a rotary knob or
slide Load Size Selector. Position the Load
Size Selector at the setting that corresponds
with the size load you want to wash.
Select a load size based upon the size of
the load and the fabric you are washing.
See pages 13 and 14 for additional loading
information.
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If your washer has a rotary knob Load
Size Selector, turn it to the desired load
size.
Knob Selector
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