Whirlpool WTW8500DW-WW Owner's Manual

Using Your Washer

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

object can pass under the washplate and become  

trapped, causing unexpected sounds.

•  Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,  

and colorfastness. 

•  Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. 
•  Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. 
•  Do not dry items if stains remain after washing; heat  

can set stains into fabric.

•  Treat stains promptly. 
•  Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes.  

Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

•  Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items  

during washing.

 

•  For best performance, use HE liquid detergent when washing  

  bulky items.
•  When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load 

evenly.  

•  Use mesh bags to help avoid tangling when washing  

delicate or small items.

•  Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers  

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

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

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions  

to avoid damage to your items.

Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, or fabric 

softener crystals can be added to the basket prior to  

adding laundry.
NOTE: Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

For best performance, load items in  

loose heaps evenly around the  

washplate. Try mixing different sized  

items to reduce tangling.

IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely  

for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.