Whirlpool 195428 User Manual

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and 

colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. 

Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains 

promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover 

products on an inside seam.

Open the washer door. Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in 

the washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to 

reduce wrinkling and tangling. Close the washer door by pushing 

it firmly until the latch clicks. 

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Depending on load type and cycle, the washer can be fully 

loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close 

easily. See “Cycle Guide” for loading suggestions.

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Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. 

Load evenly.

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Wash small items in mesh garment bags. For multiple items, 

use more than one bag and fill bags equally.

Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed 

during the final installation step, choose the NORMAL cycle 

and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the 

manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. 

This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before 

washing clothes.

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be 

marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates 

excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular 

detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced 

rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and, 

over time, build-up of mold or mildew. HE detergents are made 

to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. 

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount 

of detergent to use. 

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Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object 

can plug pumps and may require a service call.

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Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and 

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

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Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items  

during washing.

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Turn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers 

from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will 

pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

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Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because 

heat can set stains into fabric.

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Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry  

product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage  

to your garments.