Whirlpool WTW6700TU Use and Care Guide - Page 18

LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your garments. ■ Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of detergent will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." This wash system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. ■ Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim and ornaments. ■ Empty pockets and turn them inside-out. ■ Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt. ■ Turn synthetic knits inside-out to avoid pilling. ■ Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. ■ Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. ■ Treat spots and stains. ■ Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results. ■ Turn wool knits inside-out before washing. Sorting ■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. ■ Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items. ■ Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). ■ Separate bulky, nonabsorbent items such as comforters, pillows and poly-filled jackets. Use the Bulky Items cycle for these items. ■ Separate sheets, pillowcases and towels and use the Sheets/Towels cycle for these items. For best performance, drop items in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall and do not load items directly on the impeller for this cycle. ■ When washing waterproof items, such as plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulin (tarps) or waterproof or water-resistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate or Handwash cycle with the lowest spin speed setting available for the washer model that you have. Unloading ■ Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if left in the washer basket for a long time. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washing machine. NOTES: ■ Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process. ■ It is recommended that you allow the cleanout cycle to complete without interruptions. If necessary, the cleanout cycle may be interrupted by pressing the Power button once or the Pause/Cancel button twice. IMPORTANT: If the cleanout cycle is interrupted, run a Rinse & Spin cycle to ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from the washer. Begin procedure 1. Open the washer lid and remove all items from the washer. 2. Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser. ■ Add 1 cup (250 mL) liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach dispenser. NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cleaning cycle. Use of more than 1 cup (250 mL) of bleach will cause product damage over time. 3. Close the lid. 4. Press POWER. 5. Turn cycle control knob to CLEAN WASHER cycle. ■ The Estimated Time Remaining display will show approximately 60 minutes. 6. Press START. ■ The cycle will begin and water will dispense in the washer for a moment and pause, then the lid will lock and the cycle will continue. ■ Once the cleaning cycle has begun, allow the cycle to complete. An estimated cycle time will appear on the display. ■ If the procedure does not sufficiently improve the machine freshness, evaluate your installation and usage conditions for other causes. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness ■ Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent when washing a clothes load. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive products. 18