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Contents PARTS AND FEATURES . . . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. .. 3 4 Starting Your Washer . What Happens in Each Cycle 4 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. .. For a Rinse and Spin For a Drain and Spin For a Soak .. .. . Liquid Bleach Dispenser . MAGIC CLEAN@Lint Filter . - 2 ..... 12 12 CARING Page 12 12 13 . 13 14 FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing.. 15 . .
Addtfional Safety Inshucfions and Your Responsibilities 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 precauttons. 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 Select 2 . WATER TEMPERATURES a LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL [a few small items) and LARGE(a full load). Select wash and rinse water temperatures.
3. 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 C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will till to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After tilling, the washer will agltate for the selected number of minutes. D. in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULARNORMAL Cycle.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds 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 aaitation and timina starts. After aaitation starts, the knob turns clock-wise until it poynts to OFF and thecycle ends.
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. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULARand PERMANENTPRESScycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. rl WASH Lqw Speed NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.
WASH 2 1 Minutes Hlgh Speed u A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle KNITS GENTLE rln A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. Ilcates the machlne Is luslng for a brief soak alod. KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle b ..
WASH 10-w Speed rl NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.
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-soa k additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle. Use for washing heavily soiled loads that require maximum soil removal. Double fhe amount of detergent recommended when uslng fhe SUPER WASH Cycle.
Special care is needed when soaklng or pre-washing See your “Laundry Guide” for proper use of fhls cycle.
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.) 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to any o on the dial. Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to the bar just before the OFF area in any cycle. See See above drawlng. 3. Pull Control Knob out.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. Load the washer first. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, drip or run down into the washer basket. Undllufed bleach will damage any fabric It touches. 3. Start the washer.
Caring for your washer OFF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. ., AFTERWASHING, use a soft 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. 2. Put a quart of automotive-type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1. 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 12).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself wlthout tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ sewIce assistance telephone number. Dial free 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 W&HER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRAHTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects In materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@service company. From Date of Purchase FSPreplacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
