Whirlpool Washer W10158200A User Manual

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Sorting
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if 
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers 
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, 
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out.
Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from 
noncolorfast items.
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate 
items).
Unloading
Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed. 
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if 
left in the washer basket for a long time.
When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray 
colored seal at the front of the tub for small items.
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WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed on a monthly basis.
Cleaning the door seal
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from 
the washer. 
2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and 
the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect all 
areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.
 
3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal, 
using the procedure that follows.
a) Mix a dilute solution, using 
³₄ cup (177 mL) of liquid 
chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp 
cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d) Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the 
washer interior air dry with door open.
IMPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper 
use.
Washer Maintenance Procedure
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes 
and steam, in combination with AFFRESH™ washer cleaner or 
liquid chlorine bleach, to thoroughly clean the inside of the 
washer.
NOTES: 
Read these instructions completely before beginning the 
cleaning process.
If necessary, the cleaning cycle may be interrupted by 
pressing the Pause/Cancel button. However, this will not 
immediately stop the cycle. The machine will display “int” 
(interrupt) and continue with several rinse and drain steps to 
ensure that all remaining bleach is rinsed from the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from 
the washer.  
2. Using the AFFRESH™ washer cleaner (Recommended):
Add one AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet to the washer 
drum.
If using liquid chlorine bleach:
Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add 
²⁄₃ cup 
(160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment.
NOTE: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Use of more 
than 
²⁄₃ cup (160 mL) of bleach will cause product damage 
over time.
3. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer.
4. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.
5. Press START.
NOTE: The basket will rotate, then the door will unlock, lock 
again, and then the cycle will continue.
The machine will bring in some inlet water, and the basket 
will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. 
This will take approximately 3 minutes.
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Heavy Work Clothes
4 jeans 
4 workpants 
4 workshirts
 
2 sweatpants 
2 sweatshirts
Towels
10 bath towels 
10 hand towels
14 washcloths
Mixed Load
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin) 
4 pillowcases 
3 shirts 
3 blouses
 
9 T-shirts 
9 shorts 
10 handkerchiefs
A. Seal
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