Whirlpool RAM5243A - Manual (Page 5)

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R W A S H E R
Operating Vbur Washer
In This Section
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Before starting your washer_____ __ .5 Selecting a cycle and time_____ ______ 6
Starting or stopping your washer--- Using rinse and spin-----------------__ 7
Selecting a load size____________ ____ 5 What happens in each cycle___
____ 8
Selecting wash-rinse temperatures...... _____6
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 temporary
load in the washer before starting. See page 11 labels before using your washer,
tor additional “Before you wash" information.
HEAVY SOIL
OFF
^^10 NORMAL SOIL
6 LIGHT SOIL
PERMANENT
PRESS
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 6 and 7 for additional informa­
tion 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 neces­
sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
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Selecting a load 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 11 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.