Whirlpool LBR5133AG0 Use & Care Manual page 20

Caring for your washer
To keep your washer looking like new:
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Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with
a soft, damp cloth as they occur.
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Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on
or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts,
nuts, etc.
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If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1
cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups
(500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run
through a complete cycle using hot water.
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When removing hard water deposits, use
only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
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After tinting or dyeing, put chlorine bleach
and detergent in the washer. Run through a
complete cycle using hot water to remove
excess dye or tint. If staining occurs on
following loads, repeat the process.
Saving energy
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Use hot water only when washing heavy,
greasy soils or whites.
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Use cold rinses.
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Wash full loads.
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Use lower water levels when washing small
loads.
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Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent;
pretreat stains or heavy soils; do not over-
load: use the cycles and wash times recom-
mended for the fabric and soil; sort properly.
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Use your washer during off-peak hours-
usually early morning and late evening. (Ask
your power company.)
Winterizing your washer
Install and store your washer where it will not To use the washer again . . .
freeze. Because some water stays in the
washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer
1.
Flush water pipes and hoses.
is stored or moved during freezing weather,
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
winterize it.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
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Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect the
4. Run the washer through a complete cycle
drain water inlet hoses.
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
2. Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
out antifreeze.
the basket.
3. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for
about 30 seconds (see page 8) to mix
antifreeze and water.
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