HOW TO MAKE A HOME Rtfl Use And Care A Note to You...............................2 Washer Safety..............................3 Parts and Features...................... 4 Operating Your Washer.............. 5 Starting your washer.............5 Stopping/resta rting your washer........................... 7 Selecting a cycle and time..................................7 Using rinse and spin............. 9 Using drain and spin.............9 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 explana tion of the symbol. ikWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.
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 nrx^els 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.
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. Starting your washer 1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. • Sort and load clothes as described on page 14. • If desired, you may also add color safe bleach or extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle. 2.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 5. Select wash-rinse-final spray rinse temperatures with the Water Tem perature Selector. Match the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soiis being washed. • See page 16 for water temperature guidelines. • Depending on your model, you have either a rotary knob or a CLEAN TOUCH'*^“ Water Temperature Selector. NOTE: The washer shown on page 4 has a CLEAN TOUCH panel.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 7. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. See page 8. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. 9. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the rinse water. See page 12. NOTE: Your washer does not come with a liquid fabric softener dispenser installed. The dispenser is available with a mail-in coupon packed wKh your washer.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Normal Cycle Ultimate Care Cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high agitation speeds, and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select 9 (REGULAR), 12 (HEAVY), or 15 (EX HEAVY) minutes of wash time, depending on whether your bad is moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled cotton and linen fabrics, use the 6-minute SOFTWASH setting.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles. See page 6. When using extra detergent for heavilysoiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. To add an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to selected load size, agi tates, drains, and spins.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTION™ agitator creates a continu ous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer. 2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid fabric softener No fabric softener dispenser installed • Always dilute fabric softeners with cup (125 mL) to 1 cup (250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. • Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse. • Fabric softeners should not be mixed with other laundry products because greasy stains may fonn. If stains form, remove by wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the stained item.
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. Occa sionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new. Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo rine 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 and gives you additional washing information. Preparing clothes for washing • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Renrove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non washable trim and ornaments. ’ Empty pockets and turn them inside out. 'Turndown cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. ' Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting.
LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* HOT 130°F (54“C) or above WARM 90°-110°F (32->-44»C) COLD TO^-go-F (21°-32°C) SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS • Work clothes • Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels • Diapers • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains • Prevents graying or yellowing • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Permanent press items • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items • Nylon, polyester, acr
LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are avaiiabie. Below are general washing instruc tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets (electric or woolen) Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary.
LAUNDRY TIPS ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Knits Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie. Pillows, stuffed toys Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be dried in a dryer. Plastic, rubber items Treat as delicate items.
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.
REMOVING STAINS 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 ammo nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, or oil Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3.
REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Meat juice, egg Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and a color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
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.
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 corect 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 worktiianship.
