TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada 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 .................................
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. 7. 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 (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
■ Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. ■ To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5). Starting Your Washer 2. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.
6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
Quick Wash cycle This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal, while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select this cycle for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a hurry. Soak cycle This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer.
Washer stops Vacation, Storage and Moving Care Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it. ■ Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start. Non-use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home.
Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap with cotter pins? See the Installation Instructions. ■ Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These are normal washer noises. ■ Residue or lint on load ■ Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. ■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded.
Gray whites, dingy colors ■ Did you properly sort the load? Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. ■ Was the wash temperature too low? Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load. Hot water should be at least 111°F (44°C) to clean heavy or greasy soils. ■ ■ Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water? Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water.
WHIRLPOOL® 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.