Whirlpool WTW8500BW Use & Care Guide - Page 16

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 removing stains (cont.) Not using HE detergent or using too The suds from regular detergent can prevent washer from much HE detergent. operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load size and soil level. Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to improve cleaning. If using Quick Wash cycle (on some models), wash only a few items. Use Whites or Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Not using dispensers. Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Avoid overfilling. Do not add products directly onto load. Not washing like colors together. Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to avoid dye transfer. Odors Monthly maintenance not done as recommended. Run the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle after every 30 washes. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Not using HE detergent or using too Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. much HE detergent. Always follow the detergent directions. See "Washer Care" section. Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before wash cycle. 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 be- Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. fore washing. Fabric damage can occur if the load Load garments in loose heaps evenly around washplate. is tightly packed. Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate. Load items should move freely during wash to avoid damage. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Garment care instructions may not have been followed. Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the best cycle. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been added incorrectly. 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. Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. 16