Washer Use - Whirlpool LHW0050PQ Service Manual

WARNING
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.
STARTING THE WASHER
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPOR-
TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in the "Use
And Care Guide" before operating this appli-
ance.
The following is a guide to using your washer.
Please refer to specific sections of the "Use
And Care Guide" for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top sur-
face of this washer. Vibration is normal during
operation.

WASHER USE

First Wash Cycle Without Laundry
Before washing clothes for the first time, select
the REGULAR/NORMAL cycle and run the
washer without clothes. Use 1/2 the normal
recommended amount of powdered or liquid
High Efficiency (HE) detergent. This initial cycle
serves to ensure the interior is clean before
washing clothes.
1. To load washer:
Open the washer door by pulling on the
handle. Sort laundry according to color and
type of fabric. Place a load of sorted clothes
in the washer. Do not overload washer.
Overloading can cause poor cleaning.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but not
tightly packed. Washer door should close
easily.
• Mix large and small items and avoid wash-
ing single items. Load evenly.
• Wash small items, such as infant socks,
in mesh garment bags. It is recommended
that more than one garment bag be used,
and that each garment bag be filled with
equal amounts of material.
• When unloading garments, occasionally
check under the rubber rim at the front of
the tub for small items.
2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly
until the lock clicks. The washer door will
remain locked during the wash cycle.
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