Using The Proper Detergent - Whirlpool WFC7500VW0 User Manual

USING THE PROPER DETERGENT

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The pack-
age 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. Us-
ing 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 de-
tergents 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.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, if not
completed during the final installation step,
choose the Normal/Casual cycle and run it
without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency
detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer's recom-
mended amount for a medium-sized load. This
initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean
before washing clothes.
For All Wash Cycles
1. To load washer
Open the washer door by pulling on the
handle. Sort laundry according to color and
type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes
in the washer. Do not overload washer.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but
not tightly packed. Washer door should
close easily.
• Mix large and small items. Avoid wash-
ing a single item. Load evenly.
• Wash small items such as infant socks
in mesh garment bags. It is recommend-
ed that more than one garment bag be
used and that each garment bag be
filled with equal amounts of material.
• When unloading garments, occasionally
check under the rubber rim at the front
of the tub for small items.
2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly
until the lock clicks. The washer door will
remain locked during the wash cycle.
NOTE: There is a routine at the beginning
of each cycle to avoid unintended use of
the washer. This routine will take approxi-
mately 1 minute to complete before the
selected wash cycle begins.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laun-
dry additives to the detergent, bleach,
or fabric softener compartments. Close
drawer slowly to avoid spills. See "Using
the Dispenser."
4. Turn on the washer by turning the cycle
selector and selecting one of the cycles.
The indicator light for the selected cycle
will illuminate. When selecting a Wash
Cycle, the preset Modifiers, Options and
Water Temp for the selected cycle will il-
luminate. The preset settings provide the
recommended fabric care for the selected
cycle. See "Cycles."
5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Op-
tions are available with all cycles. See
"Options."
6. To begin the wash cycle immediately
Select and hold START (for approximately
3 seconds).
• If you do not select START within 5
minutes of choosing a cycle, the washer
display automatically shuts off.
• When the wash cycle is complete, the
CYCLE COMPLETE status light illumi-
nates, the door unlocks and the wash
load can be removed from the washer.
The washer goes into standby mode
automatically after the door is opened
or 1 hour after the cycle is complete and
all displays will go off.
• To power down the washer manually
after the wash cycle is complete, switch
knob to Off position.
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