Whirlpool WTW4616FW Use & Care Guide - Page 7

Using Your Washer 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Add laundry products ■■ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator 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 because heat can set stains into fabric. ■■ Treat stains promptly. ■■ Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and 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. ■■ Use mesh garment bags to help avoid 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-label instructions to avoid damage to your garments. Add a measured amount of detergent or single-dose laundry packet into the basket. If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric-softener crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use. 7