Washing special-care items | Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 specs

LAUNDRY TIPS

Washing special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables.

ITEM	CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Blankets	Pretreat spots and stains. Select wash cycle according to the type
(electric or woolen)	of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may be necessary (see
	pages 8 and 11 for rinse and spin information). Check care label to
	see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.

Curtains, drapes,	Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace
slipcovers	slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
	NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether
	hand or machine washed.

Diapers	When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to
	the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners – absorbency will be
	reduced.

Elastic, spandex	Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash
	often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient
	detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.

Flame-retardant	Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow
clothing	manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.

Knits, washable	Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However,
	this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam-
	aged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of
	synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to
	keep their original shape more than knits made of cotton
	or ramie.

Pillows, stuffed	Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be
toys	dried in a dryer.

Plastic, rubber	Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
items	in a mesh bag.

Quilts, bedspreads	Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
	stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
	An extra rinse may be necessary.

Scatter rugs	Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one
	rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance
	the load.

Snowsuits, jackets	Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the
	washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed.
	An extra rinse may be necessary.

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Whirlpool RAB3121EW0 warranty Washing special-care items, Care Instructions

Contents

Stopping/restarting your Models with Temperature SelectorOperating Your Washer Models with separate Water Level Requesting Assistance or Thank you for buying this appliance Washer Safety Your safety is important to us Parts and Features Starting Your Washer Models with separate Water Level and Temperature SelectorsOperating Your Washer Close the washer lid Operating Your Washer Permanent Press Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Soak cycle Using rinse and spin Using drain and spinSelf-cleaning lint filter Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature Cycle options Models with Water Temperature Selector in Cycle Control Knob Stopping/restarting your washer During drain Understanding what happens in each cycleUnderstanding normal washer sounds During washing Adding liquid fabric softener Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenserAdding liquid chlorine bleach On models with no bleach dispenser Winter storage or moving care Cleaning your washerCaring for Your Washer Non-use or vacation care Sorting Laundry TipsPreparing clothes for washing Loading Loading suggestions Saving energyLaundry Tips Extra Large Capacity Washers Water guidelines Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water hardness Washing special-care items Care Instructions Stain removal guide Removing StainsStain removal rules Stain To Remove Removing Stains Products KetchupOr tomato Lipstick Troubleshooting Common laundry problemsProblem Cause Common washer problems Troubleshooting If you need replacement parts … Requesting Assistance or Service in the U.S.AIf you need service† … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … Requesting Assistance or Service in Canada If you need service …Inglis Limited** Appliance Service Consumer Services Warranty From Date of Purchase Limited TEN-YEAR Length of Warranty Covered by Warranty Full ONE-YEARWarranty Not Covered by WarrantyPage Page Température combiné avec Pièces et caractéristiques Fonctionnement deModèles avec sélecteur de Le bouton de sélection de Félicitations Règles de sécurité Suite à la page suivante Règles DE Sécurité Pièces et caractéristiques Remarque Fonctionnement de la laveuse Mise en marche de la laveuseRisque de choc électrique Fonctionnement DE LA Laveuse Fermer le couvercle de la laveuse Programme pressage perma- nent Permanent Press Sélection d’un programme et de la durée de lavageProgramme Normal Normal Programme de trempage Soak Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorage Utilisation de la fonction vidange et essorageProgramme Fabricare Fabricare Filtre à charpie autonettoyant Sélection du programme, temps, et température Programme normalOptions des programmes Utilisation de la fonction rinçage et essorage Arrêt et remise en marche de la laveuse Compréhension de la fonction de chaque programme Remplissage Lavage durée choisie Vidange† Sans agitation Durant la vidange Compréhension des bruits normaux de la laveuseAddition de liquide de blanchiment chloré Pendant le lavage Addition d’assouplissant liquide de tissu Extérieur Entretien de la laveuseNettoyage de la laveuse Intérieur Période d’inutilisation ou période de vacances Entretien DE LA Laveuse Tri Conseils pour le lavagePréparation du linge Chargement Laveuses DE Grande Capacité Conseils Pour LE LavageSuggestions de chargement Articles délicats Économie d’énergie Sélection de la température de l’eauGuide de sélection des températures Dureté de l’eau Lavage d’articles de soins spéciauxVérification de la température de l’eau chaude Article Soins Spéciaux Spandex CouchesÉlastique Articles ignifugés Guide de détachage Élimination des tachesRègles de détachage Tache Méthode D’ÉLIMINATION Élimination DES Taches Herbe ou Taches deFruits Légumes verts Gomme à MoisissureMoutarde Mâcher Guide de diagnostic Problèmes communs de lavageProblème Cause Guide DE Diagnostic Quelques problèmes communs aux laveuses Demande d’assistance ou de service Si vous avez besoin de services de dépannage … Cinq ANS ’UN ANGarantie Limitée DE DIX ANS