8527278FB 9/25/02 8:30 AM Page 1 ® ® Owner’s Manual How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call 1-866-MYVALET or visit our website at www.personalvalet.
8527278Body 10/10/02 9:12 AM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE TO YOU ................................................................3 CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY..........................................4 Electrical Requirements................................................6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLOTHES VITALIZER..........7 START-UP OVERVIEW ......................................................9 FABRICS NOT RECOMMENDED ....................................10 ACCESSORIES .....................................
8527278Body 9/25/02 8:59 AM Page 2 A NOTE TO YOU Your Clothes Are Ready When You Are! Your WHIRLPOOL® PERSONAL VALET® clothes vitalizing system is a breakthrough in home fabric care that gets your clothes ready-to-wear in about 30 minutes (RegularCare cycle). The clothes vitalizer uses a two-stage process (except for the GENTLEDRY™ cycle. See “Cycle Selection.”) that leaves your clothes looking neat and smelling fresh.
Safety Safety Please read and follow all Safety messages before using your clothes vitalizing system.
8527278Body 9/16/02 2:20 PM Page 3 CLOTHES VITALIZER 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.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:17 PM Page 4 CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY (cont.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:17 PM Page 5 CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY (cont.) Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 120-volt, 60-Hz., AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
Start-up Start-up How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system
8527278Body 11/6/01 11:22 AM Page 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLOTHES VITALIZER 1 5 2 6 3 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:17 PM Page 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLOTHES VITALIZER (cont.) Control Panel Cycle Selections Dry only cycle Lights indicate which stage the cycle is in Time Remaining lights show the time left in the cycle Selects audible signal Starts or cancels a cycle Formula Container Nozzle Pack Nozzle Plastic Tube Filter (Change annually) Formula Label (Apply before first cycle. See Formula section.) See Maintenance section for clearing clogs in nozzles and changing filters.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:17 PM Page 8 START-UP OVERVIEW Before using your clothes vitalizer, remove all packaging materials. Read the entire Owner’s Manual and watch the Use and Care video located in the accessory box inside the clothes vitalizer. You will find important safety information and operating instructions. WARNING Explosion Hazard Use approved formula only. Do not use any flammable liquids. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion.
8527278Body 9/25/02 9:00 AM Page 9 START-UP OVERVIEW (cont.) Stopping Your Clothes Vitalizer During the misting stage of the cycle: 1. Press the START/CANCEL button to cancel the cycle. NOTE: Do not open the doors while the misting portion of the cycle is in progress. This reduces performance by allowing the heat-activated mist to escape from within the clothes vitalizer. Wait 1 minute before opening doors. During the drying stage of the cycle: 1. Open the door. This will interrupt the cycle in progress.
Accessories Accessories How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system
8527278Body 11/6/01 11:22 AM Page 10 ACCESSORIES Hanging Accessories - What they are and how they are used NAME Clothes Hanger with Grips USED WITH Shirts, blouses, coats, jackets and dresses. Grips Skirts and shorts are inserted up into the Grips. WHAT IT DOES HOW TO USE VISUAL Hangs clothes and provides proper support in the shoulder area. Shirts/blouses that button are draped over the Clothes Hanger and then buttoned.
8527278Body 9/25/02 10:17 AM Page 11 ACCESSORIES (cont.) Tensioning Accessories NAME Weight Clips Heavy Clip (gray) Light Clip (white) Mini Clip (small white) USED WITH WHAT IT DOES HOW TO USE Heavy Clip: Cotton, heavyweight wool, linen and polyester. Provides vertical tension to virtually all types of clothes to remove wrinkles. Squeeze the handles of the clip to open and insert the clothing between the pads. Light Clip: Silk, rayon, knits, lightweight wool and delicate fabrics.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:17 PM Page 12 ACCESSORIES (cont.) Optional Accessories - Sold Separately in Accessory Kits NAME Hanger Extender Compact Hanger Closet Hook USED WITH WHAT IT DOES HOW TO USE Provides best performance on men’s sizes: - 46+ for coats - 17" neck sizes - XXL shirt sizes Increases the width of the shoulder area to improve dewrinkling performance for shirts and coats. Place the opening of the Hanger Extender over the oval head on the Clothes Hanger.
8527278Body 9/25/02 9:06 AM Page 13 ACCESSORIES (cont.) Optional Accessory Kits There are several optional accessories you can purchase for your clothes vitalizer that gives you more flexibility in loading your clothes. To order any of the following accessory kits, call 1-866-MYVALET, visit our website at www.personalvalet.com or go to any retail store that sells the PERSONAL VALET® clothes vitalizer. Versatility Pak Part No. 4396280 Performance Pak Part No.
Loading Loading How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:17 PM Page 14 LOADING Your clothes vitalizer is designed for daily use by being able to handle an outfit at a time. Although your clothes vitalizer can handle up to three articles of clothing, best performance is achieved when no more than two articles of clothing are loaded. Maximizing space around the clothes whenever possible allows the formula to circulate between the clothes, which improves performance. WARNING Explosion Hazard Use approved formula only.
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:40 PM Page 15 LOADING (Suit Coat & Jacket) VIEW FABRIC HOW WRINKLED Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Determine how wrinkles were created Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. 2. Place the jacket over the Clothes Hanger. 3.
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:42 PM Page 16 LOADING (Pants & Slacks) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled ACCESSORIES REQUIRED 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. 2. Slide the Pant Hanger onto the hanger bar. 3. Unzip and unbutton the pants. 4. Hold the pants by the cuffs and align the creases.
8527278Body 10/10/02 9:15 AM Page 17 LOADING (Shirts - Button Up) VIEW Select your clothes FABRIC HOW WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED Consider how 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. the clothes 2. Slide the Clothes Hanger onto the hanger bar. became 3. Place shirt over the hanger and button shirt. wrinkled Select fabric 4. Insert the Body Shaper. from below 5. Insert the Sleeve Shapers. 6. Place 2 Weight Clips on the back. that relates to 7.
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:47 PM Page 18 LOADING (Polo Shirts & Knits - Non-button Up) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled ACCESSORIES REQUIRED 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. 2. Place shirt over Clothes Hanger. 3. Slide the hanger onto the hanger bar and button shirt. 4.
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:49 PM Page 19 LOADING (Blouses - Non-button Up) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled FORMULA ACCESSORIES REQUIRED Select 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. formula 2. Place blouse over Clothes Hanger. based on 3.
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:51 PM Page 20 LOADING (Skirts) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. Slide up into Grips HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. 2. Place the Clothes Hanger on the hanger bar. 3. Button and/or zip the skirt. 4. Position Grips 11/2 in.
8527278Body 10/10/02 9:18 AM Page 21 LOADING (Dresses or Long Skirts) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. You have 2 options for dresses: Option 1 1. Place dress over the Clothes Hanger and button dress.
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:56 PM Page 22 LOADING (Sweaters) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled ACCESSORIES REQUIRED 1. Select the appropriate accessory based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect it now. 2. Drape the sweater over the Draping Bar, being sure that it does not touch the bottom of the cabinet. 3.
8527278Body 10/10/02 9:20 AM Page 23 LOADING (Shorts) VIEW FABRIC Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes. Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing. HOW WRINKLED Consider how the clothes became wrinkled ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION 1. Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now. 2. Place the Clothes Hanger on the hanger bar stopping at the first notch. 3. Unbutton the shorts. 4.
Formula Formula How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system
8527278Body 10/2/02 1:59 PM Page 24 FORMULA WARNING Explosion Hazard Use approved formula only. Do not use any flammable liquids. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion. Before running your first cycle on the clothes vitalizer or filling the formula containers, apply the formula identification labels that were included with the PRESIVA* formula starter kit. These labels will identify which formula is in each container.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:18 PM Page 25 FORMULA (cont.) Removing the Formula Container Remove the container by holding the cap on the container and pulling toward you. Filling the Formula Container 1. Place container on a flat surface. DO NOT hold the formula container by the white nozzle pack as it will come off. 2. Unscrew the cap. 3. Pour the formula into the container until it is full. 4. Replace the cap. 5. Slide the formula container back into place until you hear a click.
How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system Cycle Selection Cycle Selection
8527278Body 10/2/02 2:00 PM Page 26 CYCLE SELECTION Four cycles are available on your clothes vitalizer. The cycle you choose determines the amount of formula dispensed and the cycle time. HeavyDuty Cycle RegularCare Cycle The Heavy Duty cycle should be used on cotton, polyester or linen clothes that are heavily wrinkled, such as clothes coming out of the dryer. RegularCare is the standard cycle you will use to remove wrinkles and clean odors from your clothing.
8527278Body 10/31/01 3:18 PM Page 27 CYCLE SELECTION (cont.) Use this guide as a quick reference when selecting a cycle.
Maintenance Maintenance How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system
8527278Body 10/2/02 2:02 PM Page 28 MAINTENANCE WEEKLY - Clean the interior and exterior Regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge is all that is necessary to keep the inside and outside of your clothes vitalizer looking nice and clean. ANNUALLY - Change the Filter in the Formula Container The filter at the end of the clear plastic tube in the nozzle pack needs to be changed as the filter becomes clogged with use and reduces the amount of formula dispensed.
8527278Body 9/25/02 9:15 AM Page 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Will the Personal Valet® clothes vitalizer clean (dry-clean) my clothes? It will not remove spots and stains, however our studies have found that the majority of clothes that go to the dry cleaners do not have visible spots and stains on them. The clothes vitalizer will help you conveniently get your clothes ready to wear by cleaning odors, smoothing wrinkles, and giving your clothes a neat, clean look and feel. 2.
8527278Body 10/2/02 2:06 PM Page 30 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (cont.) 8. On which fabrics should I use the Crisp and Soft formulas? The Crisp formula gives a neat, crisp feel to cotton and linen fabrics. You might use it on cotton clothing to which you want to give some form and substance. The Soft formula is an all-purpose formula that makes fabrics feel soft, almost like a fabric softener.
Trouble shooting How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system Troubleshooting
8527278Body 10/10/02 10:09 AM Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid a service call. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE No formula was dispensed during the misting cycle. SOLUTION Nozzle may be clogged. See “Maintenance” section for clearing a clogged nozzle. Did not use tensioning accessories. Add tensioning accessories. See “Loading” section in this guide. Load contained mixed fabrics. Run loads that contain similar fabrics.
8527278Body 10/2/02 2:10 PM Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) PROBLEM Different sounds are coming from the clothes vitalizer. POSSIBLE CAUSE This is normal. SOLUTION During the misting stage of a cycle, you will hear a spraying sound. During the drying stage you will hear a low hum coming from the fan. In between stages is a dwell time in which a pulsing sound from the fan may be heard. Clothing is damp after a Heavy Duty or RegularCare cycle. Loaded 3 articles of clothing.
8527278Body 9/25/02 9:16 AM Page 33 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” as 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 clothes vitalizer. This information will help us to better respond to your request.
8527278FB 10/10/02 9:31 AM Page 2 ® ® ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this clothes vitalizer and included accessories are 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 Corporation designated service company. Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for: 1.