Whirlpool WFW8300SW1 Manuel

Refer to this chart for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Listed to the right are the options available to each of these 
washer cycles. 

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.  

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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 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 
rubber seal/bellow at the front of the tub for small items.

Soiled white fabrics

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Heavily soiled underwear, towels, shirts, etc., made of cotton

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Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls, etc., made of polyester, nylon, 
cotton, linen, or cotton blends

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Small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled cotton, polyester, nylon, and cotton 
blends.

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Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts and blouses.

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No clothes

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All loads

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All loads

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