Whirlpool LA980OXK - Manual (Page 14)

Using the
Dispensers
You may want to use liquid
bleach and fabric softener in some
cads. Your washer has dispensers
designed to automatically add these
liquid laundry aids at the correct time.
Follow the product package
recommendations carefully. Use the dis­
pensers for besf results
Liquid Bleach Dispenser
The bleach dispenser is under the
lid of the washer in the front corner. It
has the words, LIQUID BLEACH, on it.
Bleach will be automatically
added to the wash during the last few
minutes of wash agitation
• Before starting the washer, add the
bleach,
• Use a measuring cup with a pouring
spout to help avoid spilling or spattering
the bleach
• Follow the directions on the bottle for
the amount to use.
Never use more
than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load.
Use less with lower water level
settings.
Use a standard
measuring cup with
a pouring spout to
fill dispensers.
• Do not let any bleach run down
into the washer basket. Concen­
trated bleach will damage any
fabric.
Liquid Fabric Softener
Dispenser
The dispenser for liquid fabric
softener IS under the lid of the washer
next to the bleach dispenser. It has the
words, LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER, on
it. The dispenser will hold enough
diluted fabric softener for one deep
rinse.
Fabrm softener will be automati­
cally aaded at *he beginning of the
LAST deep ,nnse, [/,'
you select the 2nd
RiNSh (djption softener will be coded to
the second
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• Put the recommended amount of
fabric softener in a measuring cup with
a pouring spout
• Add enough warm water to fill the
cup
• Pour the diluted fabric softener into
the dispenser,
• Start the washer.
Removing the Dispenser
• Puf your thumbs against the inside
back as shown below.
• Press back (toward the agitator] to
release the front of the dispenser.
• With the dispenser pressed back, tilt
the front up. Gently slide the dispenser
out,
• Wash with warm water only. Do not
use detergent to clean the dis­
penser. Fabric softener and
detergent can combine to form
sticky lumps.
• To replace the dispenser, fit it into the
opening. Press down on the front edge
while pressing on the back
MAGIC CLEAN®
Lint Filter
The lint filter is self-cleaning. It
filters water used in both the wash and
the rinse. When the washer drams, lint
collected is flushed away.
If your washer drains into a tub,
watch the dram strainer for the lint, A
inty load can plug the tub drain and
cause an overflow'.
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