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Parts and features LAUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN@ LINT FILTER (not shown) ODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) - LIQUID BLEACH DISPENSER -AGITATOR BASKET - TUB Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1.
Your re Read this “Use and Core Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. You ore personally responsible for making sure that your washer.. . l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that con support the weight.’ l is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.” l is properly grounded.* l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers. l is properly maintained.
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: Select 1. LOAD a SIZE l l l 2. To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET. Then turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash. Set the knob on or between HAND WASHABLE (a few small items] and EX LARGE [a full load). See your “Laundry on load sizes. LOAD SIZES Guide” for details AND WATER Use less than a full tub of water when you have less than a full load to wash.
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. 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. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. D. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 8 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR HEAVY 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 starts, the knob turns fills before agitation and timing start After agitation REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation and spin speeds help remove heavy soils and spin water from heavy or sturdy cotton fabrics.
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during th’e spin parts of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing. NOTE: Always use cold rinse water permanent press fabrics.
mJ LiKl SOAK Cycle 22 I ,,I 2 . SUPER 12 Off soak WASH Periods of agitation and soaking time Clean stained, yellowed, gray or heavily soiled laundry with no rinsing. Use recommended amount of detergent. Cycle Use for washing heavily soiled or stained load that needs extra agitation. Use twice the recommended amount of detergent when using Super Wash.
Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing See your %aundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle. laundry. The washer will proceed to the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If you want a ditferent cycle to ioltow Super Wash, push in thecycle Control Knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out fo start.
Other operating instructions For a rinse 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.] l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any l on the dial. See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected level with cold water,agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Use a cup with a pouring spout to ovoid spilling. I. Load the washer first. 2. Pour measured bleach carefully into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach splash, drip or run down into the washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it 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 ond hoses. AFTER WASHING, use Q 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 automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 8). 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 four steps: 1. Before callin for assistance.. . l Performance problems often suit 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: Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301 Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 81 Hawaii (800) 253-1121 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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