Whirlpool WFW8740DW Use & Care Guide - Page 21
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 Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature removing stains (cont.) to improve cleaning. If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. Not using dispensers. Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads. 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. 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. Odors Fabric Damage Gray whites, dingy colors 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 TumbleFresh™ 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. 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 Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. washing. Fabric damage can occur if washer is Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only. tightly packed. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Load not sorted properly. The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Wash temperatures too low. Use hot or warm temperatures if safe for the load. Make sure your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash. Not enough detergent used, or hard water. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water. 21