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Contents ibge 2 PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTibiS Starting Your Washer What Haczens V-IEach Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For a Rinse and Spin 1: 4 6 For a Drain and Spin Llquld Bleach Dispenser Cleaning the Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER’ : Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WASHER WARRANTY Page 10 11 11 12 13 14 16 10 10 01987 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE LINT FILTER (not shown] TEMPERATURE MODEL AND SERI
Your Responsibilities You are personally responsible for making sure lhd your washer: l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers. l is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly. ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer. ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry piacewherechiidren can’t reach them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load In the washer before starling It. 1 . Select 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 be tween EX SMALL (a few small items] and LARGE(a full load). l l NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results.
3. Start the washer A. Push In the Control Knob and turn lt to the rlght. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. 6. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULARNORMAL Cycle. C. Start the washer by pulling out lhe 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 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 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 constructed 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. Genlie 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 High Speed NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.
PERMANENT PRESSLIGHT Cycle A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle rlndlcates the maohlne Is pauslng for a brief soak perlod. A cycle that gently washes and splns moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. KNITS/GENTLE LIGHT Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits.
n WASH Hlgh speed NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics. The washer will proceed to the REGUlAR/HEAW Cycle. If you want a different cycle to follow SUPERWASH,push in the cycle control knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to stat-t.
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 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.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) tar 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. 1. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, drip or run down Into the washer basket. Undlluted bleach will damage any fabric lt touches. 3. Start the washer.
Caring for your washer OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soff 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, fEeZing can cause a lot of damaae. 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 IO].
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 WhIrlpool COOL-LINE@ servIce assistance telephone number. Dlal 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 servlce is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. 3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECHCARE@Service Companies.
WHIRLPOOL AUTOMATIC WASHER W-TY LENQTH OF WARRANT-Y WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANW From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
