Use And Care 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 Assistance Or Service 22 Warranty 24 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments.
A NOTE TO YOU ANoteTo\bu 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 Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance.
UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all Instructions before using your washer. • 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.
KNOWING YOUR WASHER’S FEATURES Knowing Your Washer's Features 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 YOUR WASHER Operating Ybur Washer In This Section Page Before starting your washer................. ........... 5 Page Using the SUDS-MISER* system....... ............. 8 Starting or stopping your washer......... ........... 5 Using rinse and spin.......................... ............. 9 Selecting a load size............................... Using drain and spin.......................... ............. 9 Selecting wash-rinse temperatures .... ........... 6 What happens in each cycle........
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Load 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 wash-rinse temperatures Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkiing. • Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. • Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetics. NOTE; The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycie. This is normai for washer operation.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using the SUDS-MISER* system 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: • 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. • The drain hose carries the wash water to a standpipe drain or to another tub with an open drain.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 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.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 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.
OTHER FEATURES Other Features In This Section Page Page Using the chlorine bleach dispenser.............. 11 MAGIC CLEAN* 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. Use less with lower water level settings.
LAUNDRY TIPS Laundry Tips In This Section Page Before you wash.............................. ............... 12 Page Solving laundering problems............ ........... 20 Removing stains............................................... 13 Caring for your washer...................... ........... 21 Water usage guide........................... ................ 16 Care during periods of non-use........ ........... 21 Using laundry aids........................... ............... 17 Saving energy........
LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest water level setting.
LAUNDRY TIPS Stain removal guide STAIN Alcoholic beverage TO REMOVE Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse. If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash. Chewing gum Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a nonflam mable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. Wash.
LAUNDRY TIPS STAIN Iron or rust TO REMOVE Colored or noncolorfast Hems: 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. Ketchup or tomato products Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash.
LAUNDRY TIPS Water usage guide Water temperature WASH RINSE USE FOR COMMENTS HOT • Gives best cleaning for heavy soils. • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils and stains. • Prevents graying and yellowing. 130°F(54°C) or above WARM 90°-110°F (32°-44”C) COLD • Heavy soils • Work clothes • Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels • Diapers • Safe for most fabric finishes. • Less fading and dye bleeding. COLD • Light and moderate soils • Dark or noncolorfast colors • Reduces wrinkling.
LAUNDRY TIPS Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains" on page 13, for more information.) Chlorine bleach • Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one. (See page 11.) • If your washer does not have a bleach dispenser: 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. 2. Measure bleach. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Dilute mea sured bleach in 1 quart (1L) of water. 3.
LAUNDRY TIPS 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, electric and woolen 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.
LAUNDRY TIPS Fiberglass materials Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. KnKs 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.
LAUNDRY TIPS Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following iist for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the “Assis tance or Service” section of this book.
LAUNDRY TIPS Caring 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 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 possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Washer fills and drains without running Cycle control knob is not pointing to a number in the cycle. Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle. Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles, or water siphons out Drain hose is lower than the water level in the washer. Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer. 2. If you need assistance ...
WHIRLPOOL* Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool®“ service company. From Date of Purchase LIMrTED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED TEN-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defec tive in materials or workmanship.
