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Contents Important Safety Instructions. Operating Instructions Starting your washer What happens in each cycle Other Operating Instructions Rinse and spin Extra rinse option Drain and spin Soak cycle Pre-wash cycle MAGIC CLEANS lint filter Liquid bleach dispenser Liquid fabric softener dispenser If You Need Service Or Assistance. Whirlpool Automatic Washer Warranty.
ImportantSafetyInstructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: l l l l l l l give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. l If hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
OperatingInstructions Startingyourwasher Be sure 10 measure and add detergent starting it. then place a sorted load In the washer before 1. Select a load size Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. 9 The selector can be set anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load). l To change the water level after the washer has started to fill, slide the selector to RESET then to the desired water level.
3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer . Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. l Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. l Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.
Operating Continued Instructions Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed that are heavtly soiled FILL Regular/Normal fabrics to Selected Level Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics are moderately solled I FILL lhat to Selected Level 8 Minutes High Speed 4 Minutes High Speed 6 Minutes Low Speed 6 Minutes Low Speed High Speed. Spray Rinse High Speed. Spray Rinse The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse, if selected.
Soft Wash Cycle A cycle designed for sturdy or regular fabrics that are lightly soiled. The low-speed agitation provides gentler washing. FILL 1 WASH lo Selected Level 6 Minutes Low SDeed Permanent Press/Normal Cycle A cycle designed for moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics.
Operating Continued Instructions Permanent Press/Light Cycle A cycle designed for lightly solled permanent press and some synthetic fabrlcs. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting Into these Items. Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately solled delicate items and washable knits.
Knits Gentle/Light Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly soiled delrcate items and washable knits. Soak Cycle or Pre-Wash Cycle Brref periods of agftatfon and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak addrtive The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. to Selected Level FILL to Selected Level for Deep Rnse 4 Mrnutes HughSpeed Low Speed.
Operating Continued Instructions Super Wash Cycle Use for washing heavily solled loads that require maximum so11 removal. Double the amount of detergent recommended when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. to Selected Level 4 Minutes High Speed 1 I to Selected Level - After the partial drain, the washer automatically refills and goes into the REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. Be sure to use enough detergent for the double wash.
OtherOperatingInstructions Rinseandspin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise until indicator points to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected level, agitate 2-4 minutes depending on the cycle selected, drain and spin. Extrarinseoption For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR Cycles: .
Other Operating Continued Instructions SoakCycle For best results, use warm water for soaking stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. 1. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product. 2. Push Cycle Control Knob in. 3. Turn clockwise until indicator points to the number in the SOAK Cycle. 4. Pull Cycle 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.
Liquidbleachdispenser 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 washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. 3. Start the washer.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance We suggestyou follow thesesteps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
4. If you need FSP” replacement parts’... FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace, ment parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number in Step 2. 5.
.om I. I 1.1 I 1.1 wnirlpoolAutomaticwasherWarranty . . . . . . I AWOO LENGTH WHIRLPOOL OF WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP’J) replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials (including top and lid rust) or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools” service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any gearcase assembly if defective or workmanship.
