Whirlpool WFW9550WL Manuel D’Utilisation

Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your 
garments.

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Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type 
of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This 
wash system, along with less water, will create too much 
sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular 
detergent will likely result in washer errors, longer cycle times, 
and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in 
component failures and noticeable 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. Remember, 
concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use less 
detergent based on load size.  

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Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. 
Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid 
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim 

 

and ornaments.

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Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

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Turn down cuffs; brush away lint and dirt.

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Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.

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Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

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Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

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Treat spots and stains.

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Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best 
results.

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Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, 

 

and load evenly.

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Wash small items, such as infant socks, in a mesh garment bag. 
To create a balanced load, it is recommended that more than 
one garment bag be used, and that each garment bag be filled 
with equal amounts of material.

NOTE: If you are washing only small items, it is recommended 
that more than one mesh garment bag be used, and that each 
garment bag be filled with equal amounts of material.

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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.

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Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from 
noncolorfast items.

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Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate 
items).

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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.

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When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray 
colored seal at the front of the tub for small items.

4 jeans

 

4 workpants

 

4 workshirts

 

2 sweatpants

 

2 sweatshirts

10 bath towels

 

10 hand towels

14 washcloths

3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin)

 

4 pillowcases

 

3 shirts

 

3 blouses

 

  9 T-shirts

 

  9 shorts

 

10 handkerchiefs

(2-3 garments)

2 dress shirts

 

1 pair dress pants