Washer Use - Whirlpool LHW0050PQ0 Use & Care Manual

WASHER USE
DELICATES
PRE EXTRA
START WASH RINSE
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Medium
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Heavy Soil
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Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
No washer can compIetemy remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oH on
it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can resumt in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer.
Vibration is normal during operation.
Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of
detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash
system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a
regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result
in washer errors, longer cycle times, reduced rinsing
performance, and may result in component failures and
noticeable mold or mildew odors. HE detergents are made to
produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount
of HE detergent to use.
First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, select the Regular/
Normal cycle and run the washer without clothes. Use 1/2the
normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid HE
detergent.
For All Wash Cycles
1. To load washer, open the washer door by pulling on the handle.
Sort laundry according to color and type of fabric. Place a load
of sorted clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed.
Washer door should close easily.
• Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items.
Load evenly.
• Wash small items, such as infant socks, in mesh garment
bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag
be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal
amounts of material.
• When unloading garments, occasionally check under the
rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items.
2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks.
The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the
detergent or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer
slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser."
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to clothing, do not use liquid
chlorine bleach in this washer. If you need extra whitening, use
an HE powdered detergent with bleach additive.
A B
A. Pre Wash detergent compartment
B, Main Wash detergent compartment
C. Fabric softener compartment
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