Whirlpool MVW4505MW Manual page 3

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.
Sort and prepare your laundry
� 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 items 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.
� The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
Wash Description
Temp
Hot Some cold water is added to
save energy. This will be
cooler than your hot water
heater setting.
Warm Some cold water may be
added, so this will be cooler
than what your previous
washer provided.
Cool Warm water may added to
assist in soil removal and to
help dissolve detergents.
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 to help
dissolve detergents.
Tap Cold This is the temperature from
your faucet.
Manual Soak
If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time
during the wash portion of the cycle, press the Start/Pause button
and leave the lid closed. Once your desired soak time has
elapsed, press and hold the Start/Pause button to continue the
cycle. As long as the lid remains closed, your soak time can be
longer than 10 minutes. However, if the lid is opened during the
soak and remains open for more than 10 minutes, the water will
pump out automatically and the cycle will cancel.
Suggested
Fabrics
Whites and
pastels Durable
items Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light
soils
Colors that bleed
or fade Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
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