Laundry Tips; Loading - Whirlpool LHW0050PQ4 Use & Care Manual

LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
• 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
and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in
component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. 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 detergent to use.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
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).
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.
• When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray
seal/bellow between the door opening and the basket for
small items.
To increase performance of this low-water washer, shake out
sand, dirt, and other matter before placing clothes and other
items into the washer.
Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. 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; brush away lint and dirt.
Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Treat spots and stains.
Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.
Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and
load evenly.
Use mesh garment bags to wash undergarments such as
underwire bras, items with strings, and small items such as
infant socks. It is recommended that more than one garment
bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled with equal
amounts of material.
Loading suggestions (maximum size loads)
Heavy Work Clothes Towels
3 jeans 8 bath towels
2 work pants 8 hand towels
3 work shirts 10 washcloths
Permanent Press Mixed Load
1 double sheet 1 double sheet or twin
1 dress 4 pillowcases
1 blouse 2 shirts
2 slacks 2 blouses
3 shirts 6 T-shirts
6 handkerchiefs 6 shorts
6 handkerchiefs
Knits Delicates
1 pant 1 camisoles
2 blouses 4 slips
4 shirts 6 undergarments
4 tops 1 set of sleepwear
2 dresses
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