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Parts and features LOAD SIZE SELECTOR LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CYCLE CONTROL KNOB MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (not shown) AGITATOR LINT FILTER (not shown) 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 fo remove dusf from sforing or shipping.
Your responsibilities Read this "Use and Care Guide" and your "Laundry Guide" care fully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... • is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. • is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight,* • is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.* • is properly grounded.* • is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: 1. Measure and add detergent. 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. Select a 1. 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). NOTE: Use the LARGE water level for best permanent press results. Select WATER 2. TEMPERATURES • Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.
Select CYCLE and .WASH TIME; 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. 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. B. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min utes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR 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 ot 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 con structed fabrics that are heavily soiled.
Other operating instructions You may need an extra rinse and spin tor heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de tergent can require an extra rinse.) • Push Control Knob in. • Turn clockwise to any • on the dial. See above drawing. • Pull Control Knob out. • The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes: drain and spin. Your washer can be setto drain and spin cutwater. • Push Control Knob in. • Turn clockwise to the bar just before OFF in any cycle. See above drawing.
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.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut oft both water faucets. Discon nect and drain water inlet hoses 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. To use the washer again... 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: !• Before ealling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you con find and fix yourseif without tools of any kind.
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