Washer Maintenance - Whirlpool w10280544f Use & Care Manual

7, Select LOAD SiZE
LOAD SiZE
Select the load size setting most suitable for your load. Small
will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will
add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items
need to move freely.
8, Select TEMPERATURE
TEMPERATURE
all cold rinses
Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature
by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting
based on your load. All rinses are tap cold.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions
to avoid damage to your garments.
Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics
Hot
Some cold water is added to save Whites and pastels
energy. This will be cooler than Durable garments
your hot water heater setting. Heavy soils
Warm
Some cold water will be added, so
this will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cool
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
Cold
This is the temperature from your
faucet. If your tap cold water is
very cold, warm water may be
added to assist in soil removal and
help dissolve detergent.
Colors that bleed
or fade
_:Dark colors that
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Light soils
fg, Select options
OPTIONS
Select the desired cycle options. If you are using fabric
softener, be sure to select one of the Fabric Softener Added
options.
Press START/Pause/Unlock
to begin wash cycle
START
Pause/Unlock
Hold O
3 sec to
cancel
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash
cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will
light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed
to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks,
zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the
washer movement has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close
lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump
out automatically.
WASHER MAINTENANCE
f WATER iNLET HOSES
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.
NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the
"installation Instructions" for more information.
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