Whirlpool 2LSR5233BN0 Selecting a water temperature, Water temperature guide, Water hardness

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LAUNDRY TIPS

Selecting a water temperature

Water temperature guide

WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE†	SUGGESTED FABRICS	COMMENTS

HOT	• Work clothes	• Best cleaning for heavily-soiled items
130°F (54°C)	• Sturdy whites/colorfast	• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
or above	pastels	soils and stains
	• Diapers	• Prevents graying or yellowing

WARM	• Dark/noncolorfast colors	• Best for moderately-soiled to lightly-
90° – 110°F	• Permanent press items	soiled items
(32° – 44°C)	• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,	• Safe for most fabric finishes
	silks, woollens	• Less fading and dye bleeding
	• Knits/delicate fabrics	• Reduces wrinkling

COLD	• Extra-sensitive colors	• Best for very lightly-soiled items
70° – 90°F	• Noncolorfast items	• Saves hot water
(21° – 32°C)	• Hand washables	• Best rinse water temperature

†The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures.

Checking hot water temperature

Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) or above. If you do not know your hot water temperature, you can check it easily. You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater.

To check your hot water temperature:

1.Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer. NOTE: If you do not have a faucet at your washer site, collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer.

2.Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the water to check the temperature.

NOTE: In wash-water temperatures colder than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove, and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.

Water hardness

Many poor washing results can be traced to the hardness of the wash water. To check your water hardness:

•City water – ask the city water company.

•Well water – ask the local water authority.

Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon or parts/million. If your water is more than 8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/ million, you should consider:

•Installing a water softener.

•Using more detergent.

•Using a packaged water conditioner.

•Not using soap.

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Contents UseAndCare 3360470 Rev. aPlease record your model’s information Washer Safety Understanding your responsibilitiesParts and Features Operating Your Washer Starting you washerPull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer Selecting a cycle and time Operating Your WasherUsing Rinse and Spin Using Drain and SpinMagic CLEAN* lint filter What happens in each cycleWash RinseCleaning your washer Caring for Your WasherWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation careLaundry Tips Preparing clothes for washingSorting LoadingSaving energy Laundry TipsLoading suggestions Extra Large Capacity WashersSelecting a water temperature Water temperature guideChecking hot water temperature Water hardnessWashing special-care items Care InstructionsRemoving Stains Stain removal rulesStain removal guide Stain To RemoveRemoving Stains Meat juice EggMildew MustardTroubleshooting Common laundry problemsProblem Cause Troubleshooting Common washer problemsRequesting Assistance or Service If you need FSP* replacement parts …3360470 Rev. a De su lavadora Una nota para usted Por favor registre la información de su modeloSeguridad al usar la lavadora Guarde Este InstructivoSeguridad AL Usar LA Lavadora Sus responsabilidades son las siguientesPiezas y características Para hacer funcionar su lavadora Para poner en marcha la lavadoraPara seleccionar el ciclo y el tiempo de lavado Para Hacer Funcionar SU LavadoraCiclo Super Wash Ciclo RegularPara usar el drenaje Drain y el centrifugado Spin Ciclo DelicateCiclo Soak Filtro para pelusa Magic Clean ¿Qué es lo que ocurre en cada ciclo?Lavado AclaradoCuidado de su lavadora Limpieza de su lavadoraCuando no se va a usar o durante las vacaciones ExteriorConsejos para el lavado de la ropa Para preparar los artículos que se van a lavarPara seleccionar las prendas Para llenar la lavadora Consejos Para EL Lavado DE LA RopaPara ahorrar energía Recomendaciones para llenar la lavadoraPara Lavadoras DE Gran Capacidad Selección de la temperatura del agua Guía para el uso del aguaVerificando la temperatura del agua caliente Dureza del aguaLavado de artículos que requieren cuidado especial Plástico, artículos De gomaColchas CubrecamasPara quitar las manchas Recomendaciones para quitar manchasGuía para quitar manchas Mancha Para QuitarlaPara Quitar LAS Manchas Labios Tinta o tintaDe bolígrafo Catsup oPintura SudorQuemaduras Sodas yProblemas comunes de lavado Problema CausaLocalización de fallos Localización DE Fallos Antes de solicitar servicio, verifique lo siguiente Si necesita usted recambios FSP Si necesita asistencia o servicio