Home Appliances UseAndCare G U I D E A Note to You ......................... 2 Washer Safety ........................ 3 Parts and Features................. 4 Operating Your Washer ......... 5 Starting your washer .......... 5 Stopping/restarting your washer ........................ 6 Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature ................. 6 MAGIC CLEAN® lint filter ............................. 11 Understanding what happens in each cycle ...... 12 Understanding normal washer sounds ...............
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: • The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. • Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Load size selector* (p.
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. wWARNING Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
O PE R A T IN G YOUR WA S HE R 4. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Match the wash water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed. See pages 7-10. 5. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. 6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. See page 13. 7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured and diluted liquid fabric softener to the final rinse cycle. See page 13.
O PERATIN G YO U R WASH ER CO NOTE: This book covers several washer models. The Cycle Control Knobs for these models are shown on the following pages. Compare your washer’s Cycle Control Knob with those shown. Once you find the Knob that looks like yours, use the cycle descriptions for that Knob.
O PE R A T IN G YOUR WA S HE R Using rinse and spin (on 1-speed models) When using extra detergent for heavilysoiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to Rinse, as shown. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.
O PERATIN G YO U R WASH ER Normal Cold Rinse Regular OLD C 10 W ar m Heavy Spin 14 Off Off Permanent Press COL D Cold Rinse Pause Short/Knits WARM 10 Spin 8 CO LD WA RM Off Spin Cold Rinse Cool Down Pull Start Push Stop 2-Speed, 4-Cycle Models Normal cycle Cycle options The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system for better fabric care, high agitation speeds for maximum cleaning, and high spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics.
O PE R A T IN G YOUR WA S HE R Light Regular Heavy LD CO M AR W 6 10 HO T Normal Cold Rinse Spin 14 Off Off WARM Permanent Press CO LD Cold Rinse Pause CO LD Knits / Gentle HOT 10 Spin WA RM Cool Down 8 Off HO T Pull Start Push Stop Cold Spin Rinse 2-Speed, 5-Cycle Models Normal cycle Knits/Gentle cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system for better fabric care, high agitation speeds for maximum cleaning, and high spin speeds to shorten drying time.
O PERATIN G YO U R WASH ER Using rinse and spin (on 2-speed models) When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to a Cold Rinse setting, as shown. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.
O PE R A T IN G YOUR WA S HE R Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends. NOTES: • The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
O PERATIN G YO U R WASH ER Adding liquid chlorine bleach Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. 2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around agitator, not directly on load. • Follow directions on care labels.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new. Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. Preparing clothes for washing • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove nonwashable trim and ornaments. • Empty pockets and turn them inside out. • Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.
LA UN D R Y T IP S Loading suggestions Following are suggested full-sized loads.
LAU N DRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT 130°F (54°C) or above • Work clothes • Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels • Diapers • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains • Prevents graying or yellowing WARM 90-110°F (32-44°C) • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Permanent press items • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woollens • Knits/delicate fabrics • Best for moderately soiled to l
LA UN D R Y T IP S Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instructions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets (electric or woolen) Pretreat spots and stains. Select wash cycle according to the type of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may be necessary (see pages 8 and 11 for rinse and spin information).
Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. • Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.
R EM O V IN G S T AINS STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants and antiperspirants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering.
REM O VIN G STAIN S STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup or tomato products Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash. Lipstick Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover. Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 24.
TRO U BLESH O O TIN G Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? ▼ Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? ▼ Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? ▼ Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? ▼ Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? ▼ Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? ▼ Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer? It must be higher for proper operation.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 22-23. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* … Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty ® LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL 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 an authorized Whirlpool 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.
