Laundry Tips; Washer Care; Cleaning Your Washer; Water Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool CABRIO Use & Care Manual

Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of
your garments.
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.
Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best
results.

Cleaning Your Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach.
Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle
using hot water, super water level. Select the Super Load Size.
Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as
washer safe.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose
failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges,
kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.

LAUNDRY TIPS

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).
When washing waterproof/water-resistant items, such as
plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulins,
jackets or sleeping bags, use one of the following cycles:
Wrinkle Control, Delicate, Handwash, Colors/Jeans, or
Whites.
Cycle Options
For additional performance and enhancements to desired
cycle, select options such as Stain Cycle, Pre Soak, Fabric
Softener and 2nd Rinse.
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.

WASHER CARE

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
5. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care

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