Whirlpool Front-Load Washer manual Did you sort properly?, Did you overload the washer?

Load too wet

■Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Select a cycle with a higher spin speed.

■Did you wash bulky items, or have you overloaded the washer?

Bulky items or overloading may cause imbalance. First, try to evenly distribute your wet laundry in the drum, and start a DRAIN/SPIN cycle. If the laundry is still wet, take half of the load out of the washer and try again.

Residue or lint on load

■Did you add detergent to the dispenser?

For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.

■Did you sort properly?

Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also, sort by color.

■Did you overload the washer?

Do not overload the washer. The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. The wash load must be balanced. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded.

■Check the following:

Was paper or tissue left in pockets?

■Did you use enough detergent?

Follow manufacturer’s directions. Use enough detergent to hold the lint in the water.

■Is your water colder than 70°F (21°C)?

Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C) may not completely dissolve the detergent.

■Are you using a low speed wash cycle?

Powdered detergents may not dissolve well in a slow speed cycle. For best results, use liquid detergent for slow speed cycles such as Delicate and Hand Washables.

Stains on load

■Did you add detergent to the dispenser?

For best results, add detergent to the detergent compartment. Do not add detergent to the washer drum.

■Did you use enough detergent?

Use enough detergent to remove soil and hold it in suspension. For best performance, use a High Efficiency detergent. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for the type of load you are washing.

■Is there above average iron (rust) in water? You may need to install an iron filter.

■Did you properly sort the load?

Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

■Did you unload the washer promptly?

To avoid dye transfer, unload the washer as soon as it stops.

■Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball? Dispensing balls will not operate correctly with this washer. Add liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener compartment.

■Did you use powdered detergent in a low speed cycle? Consider using liquid detergent.

Load is wrinkled

■Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops.

■Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Delicate cycle or another cycle with a low spin speed to reduce wrinkling.

■Did you overload the washer?

The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should tumble freely during washing.

Gray whites, dingy colors

■Did you properly sort the load?

Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.

■Was the wash temperature too low?

Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Hot water should be at least 120°F (49°C) to clean heavy soils.

■Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water?

Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.

Cycle too long

■Is “SUD” shown in the display?

Excessive sudsing has been detected, and a suds routine has been started to destroy excessive suds. This routine will add time to the original cycle.

Door locked at end of wash cycle

■Did all of the water drain out of the washer during the spin?

Select DRAIN/SPIN to remove any water remaining in the washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.

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