Whirlpool 3406874 Laundry Tips, Sorting clothes, Choosing load sizes, Washing and drying tips

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Laundry Tips

This section provides information on preparing clothes for laundering, removing stains, and handling special-care items.

Sorting clothes

Separate dark from light colors; colorfast

from noncolorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying.

Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).

Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma- nent press). When possible, turn lint takers inside out.

Choosing load sizes

Mix large items with smaller items. Load

the washer or dryer by the

amount of space items take

up, not by their weight.

Overcrowding causes poor cleaning, uneven drying, and

wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out faster (because of pilling).

You may need to rearrange large items (sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.

For better tumbling action, when drying only a few small items, add one or two lint- free towels. This also prevents small, lightweight items from blocking airflow.

To reduce wrinkling when washing, permanent press and synthetic knits should have more room to move in the water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

Washing and drying tips

Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove

heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying. Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

Check garments to make sure all spots and stains were removed during the wash. Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.

Sharp or metal objects can damage your washer interior or dryer drum.

Check pockets for pins, clips,

money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do

not lay these objects on your washer or dryer after emptying

pockets. Turn pockets of heavy items inside out for even drying.

Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.

Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp.

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying this appliance Understanding Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantUnderstanding Safety Parts and Features Additional features your washer/dryer hasOn next Checking Your VentVenting Checking Your Vent Close the washer lid Select a water level Operating Your WasherStarting your washer Stopping/restarting your washer Operating Your WasherSelecting a cycle and time Normal cyclePermanent Press cycle Delicates cycleExtra Wash cycle Using Rinse and SpinUsing Drain and Spin Self-cleaning lint filter What happens in each cycleWash RinseAdding liquid chlorine bleach Adding liquid fabric softenerOperating Your Dryer Starting your dryerSelecting a cycle and setting Stopping/restarting your dryerTo stop the dryer, either To restart the dryerDamp Dry Feature Cycle DescriptionsDrying chart Automatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of LoadCottons and Linens Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and BlendsEnd of cycle signal No Heat/Fluff cycleType of Load No HEAT/FLUFF Cycle Delicate FabricsLaundry Tips Sorting clothesChoosing load sizes Washing and drying tipsUsing dryer fabric softeners Water guidelinesWasher loading suggestions Large Capacity WashersWater hardness Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Removing stains Stain removal rulesStain removal guide Stain To RemoveFire Hazard Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on itIncluding cooking oils Doing so can result in death or fireKetchup or TomatoProducts LipstickWashing special-care items Care InstructionsDrying special-care items Items Drying InstructionsWashable Napped itemsQuilted, down Filled itemsCaring for Your Washer/Dryer Every load cleaning dryerAs needed cleaning washer Use the following method As needed cleaning dryerClogged lint screen Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinetWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation careSaving energy WasherProblem Cause TroubleshootingCommon laundry problems washer Common laundry problems dryer Slow dryingOr clothes Still wetCommon washer/dryer problems Washer/dryer will not startNo water washer No heat dryerNoises dryer Odor dryerRequesting Assistance or Service If you need service* …If you need replacement parts … When asking for help or servicePage Page Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyLimited FIVE-YEAR Limited TEN-YEAR