Whirlpool W10529641A Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 61

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help – First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help –
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience If you experience
Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Not cleaning or Not cleaning or Not using correct cycle for fabric type. Not using correct cycle for fabric type.
removing stains (cont.) removing stains (cont.)
Not using dispensers. Not using dispensers.
Not washing like colors together. Not washing like colors together.
Not enough detergent used, Not enough detergent used,
or hard water. or hard water.
Monthly maintenance not done as Monthly maintenance not done as
Odors Odors
recommended. recommended.
Not using HE detergent or using too Not using HE detergent or using too
much HE detergent. much HE detergent.
Door not left open after use. Door not left open after use.
Sharp items were in pockets during Sharp items were in pockets during
Fabric Damage Fabric Damage
wash cycle. wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled. Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged before Items may have been damaged before
washing. washing.
Fabric damage can occur if washer is Fabric damage can occur if washer is
tightly packed. tightly packed.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have been Liquid chlorine bleach may have been
added incorrectly. added incorrectly.
Gray whites, dingy Gray whites, dingy
Load not sorted properly. Load not sorted properly.
colors colors
Wash temperatures too low. Wash temperatures too low.
Not enough detergent used, Not enough detergent used,
or hard water. or hard water.
Possible Causes Possible Causes Solution Solution
Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature
to improve cleaning. to improve cleaning.
If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. If using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items.
Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for tough cleaning.
Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads. Add an extra rinse for heavily soiled loads.
Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener
staining. staining.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Load dispensers before starting a cycle.
Avoid overfilling. Avoid overfilling.
Do not add products directly to load. Do not add products directly to load.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle is
complete to avoid dye transfer. complete to avoid dye transfer.
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
hard water. hard water.
Run the Clean Washer cycle with affresh Run the Clean Washer cycle with affresh
See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance."
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. Use the
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TumbleFresh TumbleFresh option if load cannot be removed immediately option if load cannot be removed immediately
after the wash is complete. after the wash is complete.
Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always
follow the manufacturer's directions. follow the manufacturer's directions.
See "Washer Care" section. See "Washer Care" section.
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid
odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry
between uses. between uses.
Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears. washing to avoid snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load. Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only. Avoid tightly packing the washer. Load with dry items only.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is started.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
bleach spills. bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended by manufacturer. recommended by manufacturer.
The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in The transfer of dye can occur when mixing whites and colors in
a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
Use hot or warm temperatures if safe for the load. Make sure Use hot or warm temperatures if safe for the load. Make sure
your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash. your hot water system is adequate to provide a hot water wash.
Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or
hard water. hard water.
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cleaner monthly. cleaner monthly.
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