Whirlpool CCW5264EW0 warranty Operating Your Washer, Starting your washer

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Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.

Explosion Hazard

Never place items fn the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Starting your washer

1.Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer.

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Load a few items in the washer, or fill laundry to the top row of basket holes. Sort and load clothes as described on pages 16-l 7.

9 If desired, you may also add color safe bleach to the wash load.

2.(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured lfquld chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dlspenser (see page 14).

l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

3.(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser (see page 14).

4.Close the washer lid.

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Contents Assistance Or Service YourCaring for Your LaundryOur Consumer Assistance Center Number Toll-free Thank you for buying this appliancePlease record your model’s information Washer Safety Your safety is important to usParts and Features To order Stand KitsWasher Installation Portable One-faucet ConnectionTo disconnect washer Hose connectorPortable two-faucet connections To connect the washer To disconnect the washerOperating Your Washer Starting your washerSize Stopping/restarting your washer Selecting a cycle and timeNormal Regular cycle Permanent Press Regular CycleUsing Spin Only Soak CycleManual clean lint filter Understanding normal washer soundsDuring Drain After Wash and Before DrainUnderstanding what happens in each cycle WashSoftener dispenser Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenserUsing the liquid fabric Cleaning your washer Caring for Your WasherWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation careLaundry Tips Preparing clothes forWashing SortingTowels Dellcates Saving energyLoading suggestions Selecting water temperatures Checking hot water temperatureWater guidelines Water hardnessKnits Pillows, stuffed toys Washing special-care itemsCurtains, drapes, slipcovers Diapers Elastic, spandex Removing Stains Stain removal rulesStain Removal guideFruit stains Iron or rust Ketchup or tomato productsStain to Remove Scorch Soft drinksTroubleshooting Common laundry problemsProblem CauseCommon washer problems Requesting Assistance or Service in the U.S.A If you need serviceIf you need Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedAutomatic Washer Warranty Length of Warranty Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyLimited FIVE-YEAR Warranty Limited TEN-YEAR Warranty