Washer Use; Starting Your Washer; Using The Proper Detergent - Whirlpool LAB0050PQ Use And Care Manual

Starting Your Washer

WARNING
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer.
Vibration is normal during operation.

Using the Proper Detergent

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
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
odors. 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 HE detergent to use.
Use only HE High Efficiency detergent.
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WASHER USE

First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
To clean the interior of the washer before washing clothes for the
first time, select the Regular/Normal cycle and run the washer
without clothes. Use
powdered or liquid HE detergent.
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 and avoid washing single items.
Load evenly.
Wash small items, such as infant socks, in mesh garment
bags. It is recommended 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
gray seal/bellow between the door opening and the
basket 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.
3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the
detergent or fabric softener compartments. Close drawer
slowly to avoid spills. See "Using the Dispenser."
IMPORTANT: Direct contact of chlorine bleach with clothing
can cause fabric damage. If you need extra whitening, use an
HE powdered detergent with bleach additive.
the normal recommended amount of
A B
C
A. Pre Wash detergent compartment
B. Main wash detergent compartment
C. Fabric softener compartment