Startingyour Washer - Whirlpool GSQ9611 Use & Care Manual

StartingYour Washer
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into
the liquid fabric softener dispenser. Softener is added
automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.
Fire Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are
dampened with gasoline or other flammable
fluids.
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1.
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.
Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for
the Super Wash cycle.
Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.
• Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items.
• Items should move easily through the wash water.
Ovedoading can cause poor cleaning.
• To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more
space (see step 4),
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm
water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening.
• Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes,
• Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your
wash load and the type of fabdc being washed.
• Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for
best fabdc care. See "Loading."
• You may change the load size selection after the washer
has started filling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
5. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct satting for the
type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
• Your washer uses ACCUWASH
TMautOmatic
temperature
control (on some models). The ACCUWASH feature
maintains a uniform water temperature by regulating
incoming hot and cold water. This helps eliminate
undissolved detergent and ensures consistent cleaning
results. The cold wash is regulated at approximately 75°F
(24°C). The warm wash is maintained at approximately
1OO°F (38°C).
I
Water Temp
NOTE: Make sure that both hot and cold water faucets
are turned on or the ACCUWASH feature will not work
properly.
Use For
Hot Whites and pastels
111°F (44°C) Heavy and greasy soils
or above
Warm Bdght colors
90°-110°F Moderate to light soils
(32°-43°0)
Cold Colors that bleed or fade
70°-90°F Light soils
(21°-32°C)
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F
(21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments).
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) For an additional rinse and spin at the end
of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) Your washer has a CYCLE/BLEACH
SIGNAL. This allows you to select a cycle signal at the end of