Using Your Washer - Whirlpool Cabrio Use & Care Manual

Using Your Washer

1.
Sort and prepare your laundry
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small
object can pass under the washplate 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; heat
can set stains into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes.
Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
• For best performance, use HE liquid detergent when washing
bulky items.
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly.
• Use mesh 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 labels instructions
to avoid damage to your items.
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WARNING
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,
re, or electrical shock.
2.
Add laundry products
Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, or fabric
softener crystals can be added to the basket prior to
adding laundry.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
3.
Load laundry into washer
For best performance, load items in
loose heaps evenly around the
washplate. Try mixing different sized
items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely
for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.