Whirlpool WFW9700VW - Duet Steam -Front Load Washer Use And Care Manual page 23

Load too wet
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Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Select a cycle with a higher spin speed.
■ Did you wash a single item or bulky items or have you
overloaded the washer?
A single item, bulky items, or overloading may cause imbalance.
Add items or try to evenly distribute your wet laundry in the
drum, and start a DRAIN/SPIN cycle. If the laundry is still wet,
take half of the load out of the washer and try again.
Residue or lint on load
■ Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment.
Do not add detergent to the washer drum.
■ Did you sort properly?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also sort by color.
■ Did you overload the washer?
Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded,
but not tightly packed. The wash load must be balanced. Lint
can be trapped in the load if the washer is overloaded.
■ Check the following:
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
■ Did you use enough HE detergent?
Use enough detergent to remove lint and hold it in suspension.
Use only HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer`s instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use.
■ Is your water colder than 60°F (15.6°C)?
Wash water colder than 60°F (15.6°C) may not completely
dissolve the detergent.
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Are you using a low-speed wash cycle?
Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed
cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent for slow-speed
cycles such as Delicate, Hand Washables, Silk, and Wool.
Stains on load
■ Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment.
Do not add detergent to the washer drum.
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Did you use enough HE detergent?
Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension.
Use only HE detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
to determine the amount of detergent to use.
■ Is there above average iron (rust) in water?
You may need to install an iron filter.
■ Did you properly sort the load?
Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
■ Did you unload the washer promptly?
To avoid the transfer of dye, unload the washer as soon
as it stops.
■ Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball?
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.
■ Did you use powdered detergent in a low-speed cycle?
Consider using liquid detergent.
■ Did you use Quick Wash on a large load?
For best results, use Quick Wash for small, lightly soiled loads.
Load is wrinkled
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Did you unload the washer promptly?
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use the Delicate, Hand Washables, or another cycle with a
low-spin speed to reduce wrinkling.
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Did you overload the washer?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded.
Loads should tumble freely during washing.
Gray whites, dingy colors
■ Did you properly sort the load?
The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in
a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
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Was the wash temperature too low?
Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your hot
water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.
■ Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water?
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard
water.
Cycle too long
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Did you choose the Deep Clean with Steam option?
In this case, the heater and steamer will be activated to provide
maximum cleaning performance. Additional time will be added
to the regular cycle to heat the water. This additional time will
depend on the load size and the hot water inlet temperature.
■ Is the hot water inlet set to the recommended temperature
of 120°F (49°C)?
A hot water temperature below the recommended setting will
increase heating time.
■ Is "SUD" shown in the display?
Excessive sudsing has been detected and a suds routine has
been started to reduce excessive suds. This routine will add
time to the original cycle.
■ Did you wash a large load using the Quick Wash cycle?
The Quick Wash Cycle is designed for smaller load sizes
(2-3 items of lightly soiled garments). If larger loads are washed
using this cycle, wash time will be increased.
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Did you wash a large load using a gentle cycle?
When using the Delicate, Hand Washables, Silk, and Wool
cycles you should use small loads. This ensures a gentle
wash for your garments without increasing cycle times.
■ Did the load cause imbalance?
When too much imbalance occurs, an imbalance routine will
start to redistribute the load. During the imbalance routine,
the time displayed may pause until this activity is complete,
then resume with the remainder of the cycle.
Door locked at end of wash cycle
■ Did all of the water drain out of the washer during the spin?
Select DRAIN/SPIN to remove any water remaining in the
washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.
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