Starting Your Washer - Whirlpool LSR5121JQ0 Use & Care Manual

Starting ibur 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.
1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for
the Super Wash cycle.
Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.
• Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items.
• Items should move easily through the wash water.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
• To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more
space (see step 4).
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach i
the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models).
Bleach will be diluted automatically dudng the wash part
the cycle.
3.
4.
• Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Us
less with a smaller load size.
a Follow the manufacturer's directions for safe use.
• To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do n
let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer
basket.
• Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
NOTE: On models wJtb_Jt a bleach dispenser, see "Addin
Liquid ChLodne Bleach."
Close the washer ltd.
Turn the LOAD SiZE selector (on some models) to the corr_
setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being
washed.
• Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely ;
best fabric care. See "Loading".
= You may change the load size selection after the wash*
has started firling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
5. Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the
correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washec
Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment labe
instructions.
NOTE: On models with temperature selections in the Cycle
Control knob, see "Cycle Time and Temperature Options" i_
the "Selecting A Cycle and Time" section.
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Water Temp Use For
Hot Whites and pastels
11 I°F (44°C) Heavy and greasy soils
or above
Warm Bdght colors
90°-110°F Moderate to light soils
(32°-43°C)
Cold Colors that bleed or fade
70°-90°F Light soils
(21 °-32°C)
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 7O°F
(21°(3), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult
to remove, Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the
surface of garments),
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