Whirlpool RAP5244A - Manual (Page 7)

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R W A S H E R
Operating Your Washer
in This Section
Page Page
Before starting your wasiier........................ Selecting a cycle and time...................
Starting or stopping your washer................ ........... 7 Using rinse and spin............................
Seiecting a ioad size................................... What happens in each cycie................ ................ 9
Selecting wash-rinse temperatures............. ........... 8
Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you
important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted NOTE: Remove any hang tags or tempo­
load in the washer before starting. See page 12 rary labels before using your washer,
for additional ‘Before you wash” information.
Starting or stopping your washer
starting your washer:
1. Select a load size and water temperature.
2. Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the
knob’s outer ring points to the number in the
wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes
of wash time.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Refer to pages 8-10 for additional information
to help you make selections.
Stopping and restarting your washer:
• To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
• To restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary)
and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Seiecting a ioad size
Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that
corresponds to the size load you want to wash.
Select a load size based upon the size of the
load and the fabric you are washing. See page 12
for additional loading information. To change the
load size setting after the washer has started to fill,
move the Selector to the desired new setting.
Load size tips
• Items should move freely in the washer. Do not
overload the machine or select a load size that is
too small for the wash load.
• Use a large load size setting for best results with
permanent press clothes.
• Reduce wash time when using a small
load size setting. Loads with only a few
small items need less wash time.