Whirlpool Generation + LB5500XL - Manual (Page 4)

Using your Washer
water saving
load size selector
energy saving
temperature selector
/
start your washer after you put in
detergent, the load, and any other
laundry aids according to information
on page 3 and page 6.
1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR.
• Select the water level that matches
the size of the load. See page 5 for
more information.
IMPORTANT: For the best cleaning
results with the least wrinkling, make
sure the load has enough water for
items to move freely.
2
. Set the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
• Match the wash water temperature to
the type of fabrics and soils being
washed. All rinses are cold
IMPORTANT: Use WARM WATER
with the Permanent Press or Knlts-
Gentle cycle. For heavily soiled
permanent press or knits, pre­
wash or pre-soak before washing
In warm water.
Cold water rinses save energy
and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
3
. Select a Cycle and Start the
Washer.
• Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn it to the right (clockwise]
• Stop when the pointer is on the num­
ber of minutes of washing you want
in the cycle you want.
• Instructions for which cycles to use for
each fabric type are under the lid.
• To start the washer, pull the Cycle
Control Knob out. When the cycle is
over, the washer will stop,
• To stop the washer at any time
during a cycle, push the Control
Knob in. Pull it out to restart the washer,
• To change a setting, push the Con
trol Knob in to stop the washer. Then turn
the Control Knob to the right (clockwise)
to the setting you want. Pull the knob
out to start the washer,
• Pages 8 -11 show what happens in
each cycle.