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Contents PARTS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Extra Rinse Option For a Rinse and Spin Paae - 2 For a Drain and Spin For a Soak or Pre-Wash Liquid Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing.. IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE..................
Additional Safety Instructions 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 precautrons. 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 1 . Select l 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 EX LARGE (a full load). To change the water level after the washer has started to fill, turn the knob to RESET,then the desired water level.
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 In the cycle you want The numbers are mlnutes of wash time The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR NORMAL Cycle. 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 WIII 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 clockwise 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. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. Extra Rinse repeats FILL, RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN. t Extra Rinse repeats FILL, RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle in- WASH 2 Minutes High Speed PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause) 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 I A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits. A Indicates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period.
NOTE: Always for permanent use cold rinse water press fabrics.
SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles 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 the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle.
I Pre-wash setting begins (see page 13). here, Special care is needed when soaking See your “Laundry Guide” for proper or pre-washing laundry use of this cycle.
Other operating instructions Extra rinse option (automatic) For a rinse and spin (manual) For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL Cycles: l Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” position before the REGULAR Cycle starts, The washer will automatically proceed into the extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle. 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.
For a soak or pre-wash For best results, use warm water tor soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or presoak product. 2. Push Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycle. Use the 4 minute mark for a pre-wash? 4. Pull Control Knob out. The washer will start. 5. When the cycle is over, add detergent for the next selected wash cycle. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Add detergent and load to the basket. 2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the bottle. 3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 4. Dilute fabric softener with hot water. Add enough hot water to fill the dispenser up to the opening. 5. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the deep rinse portion of the cycle. NOTE: Do not stop the washer during this time.
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. To use the washer again... 4. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer 3. Turn on the water faucets. 1 16 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: 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 as&stance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE @servIce assistance telephone number. Dlal tree from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 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?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide network 1 of franchised TECHi CARE @Service Com7~C#CAR~ , panres.
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WHIRLPOOL@ AUTOMATIC WMHER WARRANTY r LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL AWOOl 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 WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown below.
