Laundry Tips; Washercare - Whirlpool WTW6700TW0 Use & Care Manual

LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
• 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 regular 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. 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 detergent to use.
• Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.
• Turn wool knits inside-out before washing.
Sorting
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out.
• Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
• Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters,
pillows and poly-filled jackets. Use the Bulky Items cycle for
these items.
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
• Empty pockets and turn them inside-out.
• Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.
• Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
• Treat spots and stains.
Separate sheets, pillowcases and towels and use the
Sheets/Towels cycle for these items. For best performance,
drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and
do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle.
When washing waterproof items, such as plastic-lined
mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulin (tarps) or
waterproof or water-resistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate
or Handwash cycle with the lowest spin speed setting
available for the washer model that you have.
Unloading
• Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if
left in the washer basket for a long time.
WASHERCARE
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in
combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the
inside of the washing machine.
NOTES:
• Read these instructions completely before beginning the
cleaning process.
It is recommended that you allow the cleanout cycle to
complete without interruptions. If necessary, the cleanout
cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Power button once
or the Pause/Cancel button twice.
IMPORTANT: If the cleanout cycle is interrupted, run a Rinse
& Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from
the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer lid and remove all items from the washer.
2. Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser.
• Add 1 cup (250 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach
dispenser.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cleaning cycle.
Use of more than 1 cup (250 mL) of bleach will cause
product damage over time.
3. Close the lid.
4. Press POWER.
5. Turn cycle control knob to CLEAN WASHER cycle.
• The Estimated Time Remaining display will show
approximately 60 minutes.
6=
Press START.
The cycle will begin and water will dispense in the washer for
a moment and pause, then the lid will lock and the cycle will
continue.
• Once the cleaning cycle has begun, allow the cycle to
complete. An estimated cycle time will appear on the display.
• If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine
freshness, evaluate your installation and usage conditions for
other causes.
Always do the following to maintain washer freshness
• Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent when washing a
clothes load.
Cleaning the exterior
Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking
new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products.
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