Whirlpool LB5300XK - Manual (Page 3)

Loading your
Washer
For best washing results and
energy savings, sort the laundry
carefully.
1. Sort the Laundry into Loads.
• Group the laundry into loods that
can be washed and dried together.
See the Laundry Guide for informa­
tion and samples of typical loads.
• Try to mix large and small items for
besf movement in the washer,
2. Measure Detergent; Add to
Washer Basket.
• See detergent information on page
6 and in Section IV of the Laundry
Guide.
• Add dry bleach or water condi­
tioner (not fabric softener) if used.
Follow the package directions
carefully.
3. Dilute Liquid Bleach Betöre Add­
ing to the Washer Basket.
• See the "Laundry Aids" section of
the Laundry Guide for more
information.
4. Load the Washer.
• Spread the load evenly. (Don’t put
all the towels on one side and a few
wash cloths on the other.) An unbal­
anced load can cause the washerto
shake during spinning.
• Load without packing so items can
move freely for best cleaning and
least wrinkling.
5. Add Diluted Fabric Softener Only
to the Deep Rinse Cycle.
• DO NOT ADD FABRIC SOFTENER TO
THE WASH. Fabric softeners can com­
bine with soap or detergent to make
greasy stains on fabrics.
This automatic washer has three
cycles. Each is designed for a fabric
type.
It has a TEMPERATURE SELECTOR.
'-'ou can select the wash water temper­
ature best for the amount of soil and
fabric type in each load
You can control the amount of
water that fills the washer by moying the
Control Knob according to instructions
on page 4
Sections in this Use & Care Guide
go into detail on the "what and why"
of each setting. Read this and the Laun­
dry Guide carefully to get the best
cleaning results
Understanding
your Washer
Cleaning the Lint
Filter
Water runs through the lint filter
whenever the washer agitates. Check it
often to make sure it's clean and filter­
ing at its best.
To remove it for cleaning, press
the release and pull straight out. Instruc­
tions for cleaning are printed on the
bottom of the filter.