Whirlpool WASHER Use & Care Manual page 18

Residue or lint on load
Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, add detergent to the detergent
compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.
Did you sort properly?
Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy,
synthetics). Also, sort by color.
Did you overload the washer?
Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded,
but not tightly packed. The wash load must be balanced. Lint
can be trapped in the load if overloaded.
Check the following:
Was paper or tissue left in pockets?
Did you use enough HE detergent?
Use enough HE detergent to remove lint and hold it in
suspension. For best performance, use a High Efficiency
detergent. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for the
type of load you are washing.
Is your water colder than 60°F (15.5°C)?
Wash water colder than 60°F (15.5°C) may not completely
dissolve the powdered detergent.
Are you using a low speed wash cycle?
Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow-speed
cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent for slow-speed
cycles such as Hand Wash.
Stains on load
Did you add detergent to the dispenser?
For best results, add detergent to the detergent
compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.
Did you use enough HE detergent?
Use enough HE detergent to remove soil and hold it in
suspension. For best performance, use a High Efficiency
detergent. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for the
type of load you are washing.
Is there above average iron (rust) in water?
You may need to install an iron filter.
Did you properly sort the load?
Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
Did you unload the washer promptly?
To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball?
Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.
Did you use powdered detergent in a low-speed cycle?
Consider using liquid detergent.
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Load is wrinkled
Did you unload the washer promptly?
Unload the washer as soon as it stops.
Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed?
Use the Hand Wash cycle or another cycle with a low spin
speed to reduce wrinkling.
Did you overload the washer?
The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads
should tumble freely during washing.
Gray whites, dingy colors
Did you properly sort the load?
Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a
load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
Was the wash temperature too low?
Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Make sure your
hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.
Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard
water?
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard
water.
Cycle too long
Did you select the Hand Wash wash cycle?
When using the Hand Wash cycle, you should use small
loads. This ensures a gentle wash for your garments without
increasing cycle times.
Did you wash a large load using a gentle cycle?
When using the Hand Wash cycle, use small loads. This
ensures a gentle wash for your garments without increasing
cycle times.
Door locked at end of wash cycle
Did all of the water drain out of the washer during the
spin?
Select SPIN to remove any water remaining in the washer.
The washer door will unlock 2 minutes after the end of SPIN.
Did you attempt to open the door immediately after the
washer stopped?
There is a 2-minute delay at the end of the cycle, before you
can open the door. This is normal.