ONE AND TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents.......................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ............................................................ 3 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 4 WASHER USE ..................................................................... 5 Understanding Washer Cycles ......................................... 5 Loading.............................................................................. 5 Normal Washer Sounds.................................................... 5 Starting Your Washer........
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Control panel Model and serial number label Liquid fabric softener dispenser† Agitator Lid Liquid bleach dispenser 7. Basket 8.
WASHER USE Understanding Washer Cycles When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
Starting Your Washer 1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for the Ex-Heavy cycle. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). ■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
5. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. ■ Refer to “Understanding Washer Cycles” to learn what happens during a wash cycle. NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The washer you purchased may vary from the model shown and will not have all of the cycles described. ■ Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care. See "Loading".
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser Drain and Spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Spin settings. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then spins. Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs.
■ TROUBLESHOOTING Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate ■ ■ Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation. See the Installation Instructions.
Agitator operation The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal. ■ Load is wrinkled ■ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. ■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. ■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory specified parts.
ESTATE® WASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
