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Parts and features ‘59;. LAUNDRY ~F?‘w/ TEMPERATURE SELECTORCYCLE SELECrOR IT FILTER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) -AGITATOR W Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. f Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When youneed service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
re :sponsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information, You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight: l is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* l is properly grounded.* l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer Betore starting your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a 1. LOAD SIZE l l 2. Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. The water level can be set for EX SMALL (a few items), MED or LARGE (a full load). See your “Laundry on load sizes. I LOAD Guide” Select WATER TEMPERATURES . Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
3. Start the wash& 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 shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR 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 been designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. on the 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 clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts some cvcles. In some cvcles. cold water is sprayed I on the spir ?ning load with the’rinsing.
SHORT Cycle SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle.
? Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washlng See your “laundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle. I laundry.
Other operating instructions For a drain and spin For a rinse and spin Your washer can be set to drain You may need an extra rinse and and spin out water. spin for heavily soiled loads which l Push Control Knob in. need more detergent. (Extra del Turn clockwise to the bar just before tergent can require an extra rinse.) OFF in any cycle. See above l Push Control Knob in. drawing. l Turn clockwise to any*on the dial. l Pull Control Knob out. See above drawing. l The washer will drain and spin.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. APTER WASHING, use a sott dry cloth to 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. To use the washer 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. 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 10).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance*. .. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service a&stance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 2534301 . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Michigan Alaska & Hawaii (800) 2534121 and talk with one of ourtrained Consultants. The Consultant 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. 3. If you need service*. . .
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Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 387244 01984 Whirlpool Corporation #matIc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ran@s.