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ANue Thank ToYou you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Important l l l l l l l Safety Instructions Read all Instructions before using the washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, l soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials. NEVER allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
PartsAnd Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Load size (under lid) Bleach dispenser - Fabric softener dispenser 1 Agitator Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator) Control Hang panel tags/temporary labels Remove all hang tags and temporary labels before the washer is used. If label glue remains, rub briskly with thumb or soak area with hand dishwashing detergent.
Operating I In This Instructions Section Starting your washer .......................................... 5 Page Select a cycle and wash time ......................... 6 Select a load size ................................................ 5 Starting/stopping Select a water temperature ................................ 5 What happens in each cycle .......................... .6 the washer .........................
Starting/stopping l l the washer Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. The washer will begin agitating immediatefy after filling. Agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. To stop the washer at any time, push in the .Cycle Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the Cycle Control Knob. What happens in each Each cycle is designed for different kinds of fabrics.
Permanent Press cycle “----‘k’---nal-cleans moderately to l-,e55/IY”IIl heavily soiled permane !nt press and some synthetic fabrics. 10 minutes Wash time: Permanent Press/Light-cleans lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. l-l-.-,,,,r l-elllldllelll 6 minutes Wash time: The Permanent Press cycle uses a cool-down . . . . . . . .I#..~ rinse ana pulse0 splnmng 10 reauce wnnKcllng.
Other Features In This Section Page Rinse and spin ...........*....-....................-......... *.... 8 Page Liquid bleach dispenser ..................................9 Drain and spin ... ............ .............................-........ 8 Liquid fabric softner dispenser .. ... ........... ...... 9 Manual clean lint filter ..................._....................9 Understanding Rinse the use of the following features will help you use your washer efficiently.
Manual clean lint filter Clean lint filter after every load. 1. To remove, grasp the top of the agitator with both hands. Pull upward to remove agitator cap. Lint filter is attached to the end of the shaft. 2. Detach lint filter by pinching forked ends of shaft together. Slide lint filter off shaft. 3. Wash or wipe the lint filter clean. 4. Slide filter back into place on shaft (open end up). Snap into place. 5. Push lint filter and agitator cap firmly back into agitator.
Laundry Guide I In This Section Before you wash ... .“...“.“...........“.....“.......” Removing stains . ..... .. . I ..-------. WBtm, - -.-....-... Laundering problemr ...““-......................I .. 10 Caring for your washer _-....-.--... 11 ... - I.. ...------.14 LPundty alds ““..“......---.--“.-..~....--“. 15 Washing apeclalcare 16 items ..... . ............ --. Paw I .. 16 1-,.lQ Energy saving tipa S----1.-....-..-.- 19 Mnterizing 19 “..........“..--““-“..........“.”....m..
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the LARGE water level setting. Heavy Work Clothes Mixed Load 1 pair pants 1 double sheet 2 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs 2 shirts 2 pair jeans 1 coverall Delicate8 2 4 4 2 2 camisoles slips panties bras nighties Removing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. Stain removal rules Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh.
Stain removal guide Stain To Remove Alcoholic beverage These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse and rewash. Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
Staln Iron or rust To Remove For colored or non-colorfast hems, apply lemon juice and saft. Place in the sun Repeat if necessary. For white or colorfast items, a rust remover may be effective. Test first on inside seam or hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions. to dry. Rinse lhoroughfy. Lipstick Apply non-flammable dry cleaning solvent or prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse.
Water Water temperature guide Wash Rinse Use For HOT COLD l 13O’F (54%) or above l l l l WARM go”-11 O’F (32’-44%) COLD l l l l l COLD COLD 70”-90°F (Zl’-32%) l l l l Comments Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers Heavy soils Work clothes Normally soiled permanent press and synthetic items l l l l Light and moderate soils Dark or noncolorfast colors Knits and delicate fabrics Nylons, polyesters, acrylics.
Laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 11. for more information.) Chlorine l l l l Fabric l bleach Use bleach dispenser. Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics. Measure bleach. Do not guess. For this washer, never use more than Vz cup (125 mL) for a full load. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle.
Washing special-care Follow care labels for laundering instructions. Laundering tips for some special washables are included in this section. In general . . . l Select water temperature, cycle and time according to type of fabric and amount of soil. l Pretreat spots and stains. l Select laundry aids safe for fabrics. l Load machine loosely, loads should move freely during agitation. l Follow care label washing instructions.
-. Quilts and bedspreads 1. Treat as delicate items. Fire Hazard Drying rubber, plastic and other heatsensitive materials with heat can damage them or be a fire hazard. 2 Wash one at a time. Distribute evenly around agitator. 3. Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quifted or stitched; tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy. Scatter Pillows and stuffed toys 1. Partially fill washer with water; add detergent; agitate until detergent is dissolved. 2.
Laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the %ssistance Or Service’ section of this book Brown l l l or yellow l stains l l l l l l l whites l l or dingy colors Improper sorting Water temperature too low .
Caring For Your Washer To keep your washer lookfng like new: l Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. l l l l Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bohs, nuts, etc. lf the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run through a complete cycle using hot water. When removing hard water deposits, use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
H You Need Assistance OrSewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
2. If you need assistance 4. If you need FSP ment parts . . . ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free f rum anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consuftants. The cons&ant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. lf you prefer, write to: Mr.
.lM=ilRlPOOL” Automatic WasherWarranty AWOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSpd replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools service corrgany. UMfTED FNE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
