Whirlpool WTW8200YW Use & Care Guide - Page 8

USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Load laundry into washer • 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 garments 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: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh bags to help prevent 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 garments. 8 Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate; when loaded, the center of the washplate should be visible. Try mixing different sized garments to reduce tangling. IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.