UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Understanding Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your Washer’s Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Other Features 11 Laundry Tips 12 If You Need ~~~ 22 Or 24 Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments.
A Note ToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEW INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the Read all instructions before using your washer. l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials. .
Knowing Features Your Washer’s The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTE: 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.
Operating In This Section Bedore starting Starting your washer or stopping Your Washer Page .............................. -5 your washer Page .................... .E .................... .5 Using rinse and spin ........................................ 9 5 Using drain and spin ....................................... 9 Selecting a load size .......................................... Selecting wash-rinse Selecting a cycle and time .................................
Load l l l size tips Items should move freely in the washer. Do not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load. Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes. Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time. Selecting Match the fabric and ture is the ture is the Water wash-rinse temperatures water temperature to the type of soils being washed.
Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling. l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. l Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetics. NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle. This is normal for washer operation.
Using the SUDS-MISER” Your SUDS-MISER system saves the wash water from both the Regular and Delicate cycles. It does not save the wash water from the Permanent Press cycle. The SUDS-MISER system uses two drain hoses: l The suds return hose moves a portion of the used wash water to a storage tub, then back into the washer for use during the next wash. l The drain hose carries the wash water to a standpipe drain or to another tub with an open drain.
Reusing your wash water Your storage tub holds the wash water from your last wash load. The soils in the wash water settle to the bottom of the tub and remain in the tub when the wash water is pumped back into the washer. Drain the storage tub after the wash water is pumped back into the washer. 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob to SUDS RETURN. Do not add load items at this time. 2. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out. The washer pumps most of the wash water from the storage tub back into the washer basket. 3.
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 with the selected water temperature before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
Other Features In This Section Using the chlorine Page Page bleach dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 11 MAGIC CLEAW lint filter . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 11 Your washer may have some of the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer. Using the chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models) Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load.
Laundry In This Before Tips Section you wash ............................................... Removing Page 12 stains ............................................... Sofving 13 laundering Caring for your washer.. Water usage guide ............................................ 16 Care during Using laundry 17 Saving energy Washing aids ........................................... specialcare items ............................ problems periods Page ...................... .20 ..............
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest water level setting.
Stain removal TO REMOVE STAIN Alcoholic beverage Blood Chewing gum Chocolate or coffee Crayon and candle wax Cream, milk or ice cream Deodorants and antiperspirants Fat, grease or oil Fruit stains Grass or green vegetables Ink or ballpoint pen ink 14 guide These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a SOlUtiOn of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar.
CT&IN I #Tn.. Y Iron or rust Ketchup or tomato products Lipstick Meat juice, egg Mildew Mustard Paint Perspiration I -rn I” q EbAT\VE ,.LI.IV.L Colored or noncolorfast ltems: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. White or colorfast Items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.
Water Water usage guide temperature WASH RINSE HOT COLD l 13O’F (54°C) or above l l l WARM COLD l go”-1 10°F (32”-44°C) l l l l l COLD 70”-90°F (21”-32°C) COLD COMMENTS USE FOR l l l l Heavy soils Work clothes Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers l l l Light and moderate soils Dark or noncolorfast colors Moderately soiled permanent press Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woollens Knits and delicate fabrics Prewash, soak Very lightly soiled items Normal soiled items i
Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 13, for more information.) Chlorine bleach l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water, try a low sudsing detergent. softeners Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one. Fabric (See page 11.
Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section. Blankets, woolen electric Curtains, drapes, slipcovers Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. If manufacturer recommends machine washing: 1.
Fiberglass materials Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. 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 a knit made of cotton or ramie. 1.
Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assistance or Service” section of this book.
Caring l l l l l for your washer Wipe up detergent, bleach and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe. If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run through a complete cycle using hot water. After tinting or dyeing, put chlorine bleach and detergent in the washer.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines oossible Droblems. their causes. and actions vou can take to solve each Droblem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what’to do if you still need assistance or iervice. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliances complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Washer fills and drains without ! Cycle control knob is not pointing SOLUTION Set cycle control knob on correct running Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer. Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles, or water siphons out 2. If you need assistance Call WhIrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.: 1-500-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL@’ Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LlMlTED FNE-Y EAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LlMlTED TEN-Y EAR WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.