Using Your Washer - Whirlpool w10560171a Use & Care Manual

USING YOUR WASHER
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, Sort and prepare your laundry
* Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small
object can pass under the washplate and become
trapped, causing unexpected sounds.
. Sort garments by recommended cycle, water
temperature, and colorfastness.
. Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled.
. Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics.
* Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing,
because heat can set stains into fabric.
. Treat stains promptly.
. Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes,
and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
. Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage
to garments during washing.
Helpful Tips:
* When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information
on using the Bulky Items cycle.
. Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when
washing delicate or small items.
. Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers
from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will
pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
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.
f2, Add laundry products
Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type
boosters, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the
basket prior to adding laundry.
NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding
laundry products. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
For best performance, load garments
in loose heaps evenly around the
washplate.Try mixing different sized
garments to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Garments need to move
freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
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