Whirlpool WTW8500BC Use & Care Guide - Page 8

USING YOUR WASHER WARNING 1. Sort and prepare your laundry Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.  2. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. • Separate delicate garments 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 garments 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 Add a measured of 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. 3. Load laundry into washer 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.