Whirlpool WFW8540FW Use & Care Guide - Page 30

wash cycles. See Washer Care in Washer Maintenance.

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Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycles for tough cleaning. Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads. Not using dispensers. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Avoid overfilling. Do not add products other than those specified directly to load. Dispense cartridge is empty. Fill dispense cartridge to the "MAX" line with HE liquid detergent. Not washing like colors together. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. Touch WATER HARDNESS to change water hardness to "hard." Odors Fabric damage Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. Door not left open after use. Sharp items were in pockets during wash cycle. Strings and straps could have tangled. Run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle monthly or every 30 wash cycles. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the FanFresh® option if load cannot be removed immediately after the wash is complete. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Washer Care" section. This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses. Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snags and tears. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Items may have been damaged before washing. Fabric damage can occur if washer is tightly packed. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started. Fabric damage can occur if washer door is closed on an item, trapping it between the door glass and the rubber seal. Do not overfill the washer. Push wash load fully into the washer. 30

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Troubleshooting
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or
removing stains
(cont.)
Not using correct cycle for fabric type.
Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature
to improve cleaning.
If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items.
Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycles for tough cleaning.
Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads.
Not using dispensers.
Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric
softener staining.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Avoid overfilling.
Do not add products other than those specified directly to load.
Dispense cartridge is empty.
Fill dispense cartridge to the “MAX” line with HE liquid detergent.
Not washing like colors together.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle
is complete to avoid dye transfer.
Not enough detergent used,
or hard water.
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
hard water.
Touch WATER HARDNESS to change water hardness to “hard.”
Odors
Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Run the Clean Washer with affresh
®
cycle monthly or every
30 wash cycles. See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the
FanFresh
®
option if load cannot be removed immediately
after the wash is complete.
Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
See “Washer Care” section.
Door not left open after use.
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors,
leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses.
Fabric damage
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Items may have been damaged
before washing.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer
is tightly packed.
Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started.
Fabric damage can occur if washer
door is closed on an item, trapping
it between the door glass and the
rubber seal.
Do not overfill the washer.
Push wash load fully into the washer.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help –
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.