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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 .. For a Rinse and Spin . 2 3 4 4 6 10 10 01987 Whirlpool For a Drain and Spin , For a Soak Liquid Bleach Dispenser . Cleaning the Lint Filter . . CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing . . . . IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE . . .. WASHER WARRANTY . .
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. Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items] and LARGE (a full load]. Select WATER TEMPERATURES . Match the wash and rinse water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed and turned only clockwise. in C. Start the washer by pulling out 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 Cycle. D. To stop the washer at any time, the Control Knob. The washer will push in the Control Knob. To 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. dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. Numbers on the When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timina starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycleends. REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed with the rinsing.
SHORT Cycle Use for delicate items that need a short wash and spin time. Wash nylon hose or panty hose in a net laundry bag. Alndicates pauslng perlod. 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 tollowed by a Wash 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 l on the dial. See above drawing. 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) 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. 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. Undllufed bleach will damage any fabric lf touches. 3. Start the washer.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, 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 R.V. or automobile type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 10). 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 Whirlpool COOL-LINE” servIce 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?..
WEIIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPOreplacement 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 LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WILL PAY FOR FSPreplacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
