Laundry Tips - Whirlpool w10240441c Use & Care Manual

Extra Rinse
An extra rinse can be used to aid in the removal of detergent or
bleach residue from garments. This option provides an additional
rinse with the same water temperature as the first rinse. This is the
default rinse setting for the Whitest Whites cycle.
Cycle Signal
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the wash cycle
is finished. This signal is helpful when you are removing items
from the washer as soon as it stops. Depending upon your model,
you may have the following options after pressing the Cycle
Signal button:
• If you hear a tone, the End of Cycle signal is on; if you do not,
the End of Cycle signal is off.
• If the icon is lit, the End of Cycle signal is on; if the icon is not
lit, the End of Cycle Signal is off
• Select the signal volume (Loud, Soft, or Off).
Dispensers (Oxi/Fabric Softener)
Press the Dispensers option button until your desired choice (Oxi
or Fabric Softener) is highlighted.
• The Oxi option must be selected if laundry boosters (liquid
or powder) are added to the Liquid Bleach/Oxi dispenser.
This option flushes the bleach/oxi dispenser at the right
time in the cycle for optimum cleaning results. Do not use
laundry boosters and chlorine bleach in the same cycle.
The Fabric Softener option must be selected if liquid fabric
softener is added to the fabric softener dispenser. This
option flushes the dispenser at the right time in a deep
water rinse for optimal distribution. This option may also
be selected if a spray rinse is not desired.
Fabric Softener
The Fabric Softener option must be selected if liquid fabric
softener is added to the fabric softener dispenser. This option
flushes the dispenser at the correct time in a deep water rinse
for optimal distribution.
You can change Cycles, Modifiers, and Options anytime before
Start is pressed. Not all Modifiers and Options are available for all
cycles.
• A short tone sounds when a change is selected.
• Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after pressing Start
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. The washer
will drain.
2. Press POWER.
3. Select the desired wash cycle.
4. Select the desired Modifiers and Options.
5. Press START.
The washer restarts at the beginning of the new cycle.
NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of pausing the
washer, the washer automatically shuts off.
Changing Modifiers and Options after pressing Start
Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after Start has
been selected and before the selected Option and Modifer cycle
begins.
NOTE: An error tone will sound if your selection is unavailable.
To manually drain the washer and spin the load
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the wash cycle and
drain the washer.
2. Press POWER.
3. Turn knob to select DRAIN & SPIN.
4. Press START.
When the spin is complete, the lid unlocks. Items can be removed
from the washer.
LAUNDRY T IPS
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. Remember,
concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less
detergent based on load size.
Useonly HE High Efficiency detergent.
• 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/Handwash, Colors/Towels, or Whitest Whites.
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