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Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 4 4 6 10 01987 Whirlpool For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing..
Addifional Safety Insftucfions 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 . Select l l 2. a LOAD SIZE 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 SMALL (a few items] or LARGE (a full load). l l Select WATER TEMPERATURES Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. All rinses are cold.
3 n Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; 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 6 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.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has been 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. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily construtted fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle ) pLEifiL I DRAIN No Agitation (Pause) t A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. SHORT Cycle I WASH 2 Minutes High Speed /I Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag. Alndicafes pausing perlod.
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.) I. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawlng. 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.
OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. 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. Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
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 automotive-type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page IO]. Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. ON To use the washer again... 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer 3.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow 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.
2. If YOU need assistance?. . Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ servIce assistance telephone number. Dlal iree from anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained 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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WHIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTT 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 workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@service company. FSPreplacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
