Whirlpool 3406874 Selecting water temperatures, Checking hot water temperature, Water hardness

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LAUNDRY TIPS

Selecting water temperatures

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 lightly soiled to moderately

90-110°F

• Permanent press items

soiled items

(32-44°C)

• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,

• Safe for most fabric finishes

 

 

silks, woolens

• 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:

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 137 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 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 hasVenting Checking Your VentOn next Checking Your Vent Starting your washer Operating Your WasherClose the washer lid Select a water level Stopping/restarting your washer Operating Your WasherPermanent Press cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Delicates cycleUsing Drain and Spin Using Rinse and SpinExtra Wash cycle Wash Self-cleaning lint filterWhat happens in each cycle RinseAdding liquid chlorine bleach Adding liquid fabric softenerOperating Your Dryer Starting your dryerTo stop the dryer, either Selecting a cycle and settingStopping/restarting your dryer To restart the dryerDamp Dry Feature Cycle DescriptionsCottons and Linens Drying chartAutomatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of Load Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and BlendsType of Load No HEAT/FLUFF Cycle End of cycle signalNo Heat/Fluff cycle Delicate FabricsChoosing load sizes Laundry TipsSorting clothes Washing and drying tipsWasher loading suggestions Using dryer fabric softenersWater guidelines Large Capacity WashersChecking hot water temperature Selecting water temperaturesWater hardness Stain removal guide Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain To RemoveIncluding cooking oils Fire HazardDo not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it Doing so can result in death or fireProducts Ketchup orTomato LipstickWashing special-care items Care InstructionsDrying special-care items Items Drying InstructionsQuilted, down WashableNapped items Filled itemsAs needed cleaning washer Every load cleaning dryerCaring for Your Washer/Dryer Clogged lint screen As needed cleaning dryerUse the following method Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinetSaving energy Winter storage or moving careNon-use or vacation care WasherCommon laundry problems washer TroubleshootingProblem Cause Or clothes Common laundry problems dryerSlow drying Still wetNo water washer Common washer/dryer problemsWasher/dryer will not start No heat dryerNoises dryer Odor dryerIf you need replacement parts … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … When asking for help or servicePage Page Limited FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited TEN-YEAR
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