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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions. Operating Instructions. Starting your washer What happens in each cycle Other Operating Instructions. Rinse and spin Drain and spin MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter Manual clean lint filter If You Need Service Or Assistance. Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty. 3 4 4-5 5-8 10 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below.
ImportantSafetyInstructions injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: l l l l l l l Read all instructions before using the washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or in 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.
OperatingInstructions The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book, NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown. Starting your washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before starting it 1. Select a load size l Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.
3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer l l l l Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it to the right. Stop on the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. 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. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.
Operating Continued Instructions Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. to Selected Level Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabncs that are moderately soiled.
Permanent Press/Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. to Selected Level 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.
Operating Continued Instructions Short Cycle Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose or pantyhose in a net laundry bag. to Selected Level 2 Minutes High Speed High Speed, Spray Rinse Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period.
OtherOperatingInstructions Rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin. Drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 1.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you need FSP * replacement parts:.. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number in Step 2. 5.
WhirlpoolsAutomatic WasherWarranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects In materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any gearcase assembly if defective or workmanship. The gearcase is shown below.