Laundry Tips; Washer Care - Whirlpool CABRIO WTW6200VW1 Use & Care Manual

LAUNDRY T IPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your
garments.
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangles.
• Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
Empty pockets and turn them inside out; turn down cuffs.
Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
Brush away lint and dirt. Treat spots and stains, stained or wet
garments should be washed promptly for best results.
Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Sorting
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out.
Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
When washing waterproof/water-resistant items, such as
plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulins,
jackets or sleeping bags, use one of the following cycles:
Delicate, Hand Wash/Wool, Colors/Darks, or Whitest Whites.
Cycle Options
• For additional performance and enhancements to desired
cycle, select options such as Deep Clean, Extra Rinse, and
Fabric Softener Dispenser.
Unloading
• Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if
left in the washer basket for a long time.
WASHER CARE
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach.
Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle
using hot water, super water level. Select the Super Load Size.
Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as
washer safe.
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on
the label with a permanent marker.
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
• Unplug washer or disconnect power.
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Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
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Plug in washer or reconnect power.
Run the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water
level to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
Use V2the manufacturer's recommended amount for a
medium-size load.
transport the washer:
Shut off both water faucets.
Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
If the washer will be moved during freezing weather, put 1 qt
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on the
Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
antifreeze and remaining water.
Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
Unplug the power cord.
Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the
basket.
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