Using Your Washer - Whirlpool 1CWTW4740YQ1 Use And 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.
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.
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Sort and prepare your laundry
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* Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
. Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
* Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
. Separate delicate items 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 items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items,
load evenly.
• 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.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
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Add detergent
Add a measured amount of detergent into the bottom of the washer
basket before adding clothes. If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach
laundry boost product, add to the bottom of the washer basket,
as well.
iMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine
the amount of detergent to use.
Load laundry into washer
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around
basket wall. For best results, do not pack the
load tightly. Do not wrap large items such as
sheets around the agitator; load them in loose
piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing
different sized items to reduce tangling.
iMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer.
Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce
wrinkling and tangling.