UseAndCare A Note to You ......................... 2 Washer Safety ........................ 3 Parts and Features.. ............... 4 Operating Your Washer ......... 5 Starting your washer.. ......... 5 Stopping/restarting your washer ........................ 6 Selecting a cycle and time .............................. 7 Using rinse and spin ........... 6 Using drain and spin ........... 6 Understanding normal washer sounds.. .................. 9 Understanding what happens in each cycle ........
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Washer Your safety Safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the symbol. IMPORTANT l l l l l l l SAFETY Read all instructions before using your washer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: l l The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Water temperature .
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. Starting your washer 1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. l Sort and load clothes as described on pages 12 and 13. l If desired, you may also add color safe bleach to the wash load. 2. Close the washer lid. 3.
4. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed. l See page 15 for water temperature guidelines. l Depending on your model, your washer’s Water Temperature Selector has either three or four settings (see illustrations). l The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water. I I Hot co Warn -Id Wash Rinse Temperature OR Hot cold Warm Wllllll k?a Temoerature 5.
Selecting a cycle and time This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob. Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels. l The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation. Normal l l l Cycle descriptions are included for 6-cycle and 7-cycle models.
Soak Cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. l Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. See pages 16 to 18 for stain removal information. l Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer. l After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Understanding normal washer During sounds drain Your new washer may make sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. Don’t be; most of them are normal. The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them. The rate that water is drained from your washer depends on your installation. If water is drained quickly from the washer, you may hear air being pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of draining.
MAGIC CLEAN” lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water passes over the filter, separating the lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer. Adding liquid chlorine liquid fabric NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the ’. washer to keep it looking like new. liiiil Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques information. Preparing clothes for washing Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove nonwashable trim and ornaments. Empty pockets and turn them inside out. Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
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Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instructions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets (electric or woolen) Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.
Water guidelines Selecting water WASH WATER TEMPERATURE’ HOT 130°F (54°C) or above temperatures SUGGESTED l l l WARM 90-l 10°F (32-44”(Z) l l l l COLD 70-90°F (21-32”(Z) l l l l FABRICS Work clothes Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels Diapers Darkfnoncolorfast colors Permanent press items Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits/delicate fabrics Extra-sensitive colors Noncolorfast items Hand washables COMMENTS l l l l l l l l l l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items Removes oils, pe
Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing loosen soil before washing. Stain l l l l l removal rules Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.
STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants and antiperspirants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, or oil Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below: l Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
STAIN TO REMOVE Meat juice, =w Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and a color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 21.
Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? l!fPJ Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
Requesting or Service Assistance Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 19-20. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL@ Automatic Washer Warranty I,ENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL IFULL ONE-YEAR \WARRANTY I?om Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR \WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.