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Contents Page 2 PARTS AND FEATURES . IMPORTANT SAFETY 3 INSTRUCTIONS. .. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4 4 Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .. 10 For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter . CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing,, IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY.. 01987 Whirlpool Page 10 10 10 11 12 13 16 Corporation Parts and features LOAD SIZE LAUNDRY l.AUNDRl INFORMATI,..
Additional Safety Instructions ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach them- in a locked cabinet if possible. ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids - especially warnings and precautions. HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it. 1 l l n Select Select WATER TEMPERATURES 2. a LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load). NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results.
3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling, the washer will. agitate for the selected number of minutes, D.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during tI= cnin nn* nf=nma cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinr ,,, ,y 8”“” I” I vap w*111 I the rinsing. Geniie I Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle 1 I A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. rlndlcates pauslng period. the machine is for a brief soak KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period.
The washer will proceed to the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPER WASH, push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to start.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.] 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawing. 3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2.
Caring for your waIsher WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth tc wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Put a quart of R.V or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... I. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer 3. Turn on the water faucets. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page IO].
If you needI service or assistance, we suggest YOUfollow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... - Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If you moved... 2. To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation, call your dealer. (Installation cost must, of course, be paid by you.) 3. Helpful hints... You can help your service representative give faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service. Also, retain yoursales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status.
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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanshlp. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CAREa service company FSPreplacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
