II Oneratincl Your washer - 5 Other Features 10 Laundry 12 lips If You Need Assistance Or Service I Call us with questions TWO AND THREE SPEED AUTOMATIC 22 or comments.
A Note ToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/ass 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons including the when using your washer, follow basic precautions, 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 Before starting Starting your washer.. or stopping Your Washer Page ............................ 5 your washer ..................... Selecting a load size .......................................... Selecting wash-rinse temperatures Selecting Page a cycle and time .............................. 6 5 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 6 5 Using drain and spin ....................................... 8 .................
If your machine has a slide Load Size Selector, you may set the load size anywhere on or between the ex small and ex large settings. To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting. NOTE: If your washer has RESET on the Load Size Selector, change the load size selection by first moving the Selector to RESET, then to the new load size. l Load Slide selector with “Reset” size tips Items should move freely in the washer.
Regular cycle The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time. l Use IO-14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads. l Use 6-10 minutes of wash time to clean regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled. Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
Pre-Wash cycle (on some models) The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. l Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry (hot water can set stains). See page 13 for stain removal information. l After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.
What happens in each 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 I I I I In This Section Using the fabric Using the chlorine softener dispenser bleach dispenser.. Using the extra rinse option Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ........... .10 ........................... MAGIC CLEAN” Page lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Manual clean lint filter ................................... .l 1 I Your washer may have some of the following features.
Using the extra rinse option (on some models) Some models offer an extra rinse in all cycles. l Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse ON. The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle. . If no extra rinse and spin is desired, select Extra Rinse OFF. NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH’” models, the “On” indicator appears when an Extra Rinse is selected. MAGIC CLEAN” lint Extra rinst filter (on some models) The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself.
Laundry I In This Tips Section Before you wash ............................................... Removing Page 12 stains ............................................... 13 Solving laundering Caring for your washer Water usage guide.. .......................................... 16 Saving energy Using laundry 17 Winterizing Washing aids ........................................... special-care items ............................ problems Page ...................... .2O .....................
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest water level setting.
Stain removal TO REMOVE 1 STAIN Catsup or tomato products Chewing gum Chocolate coffee or Crayon and candle wax Cream, milk or ice cream Deodorants and antiperspirants Fat, grease or oil Fruit stains 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. Rinse and rewash.
-____ STAIN TO REMOVE Ink or ballpoint pen ink Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.) Colored or non-colorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover.
Water Water usage guide temperature WASH RINSE USE FOR HOT COLD l 13O"F(54"C) or above l l l l WARM COLD 90"-110°F (32"-44°C) l l l l l COLD 70”-90°F (21”-32°C) COLD l l l l COMMENTS Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers Heavy soils Work clothes Normally soiled permanent press and synthetic items Light and moderate soils Dark or non-colorfast colors Knits and delicate fabrics Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens Prewash, soak Rinsing, for all fabrics Extra sensitive co
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 .If your washer does not have a bleach l Use fabric softener dispenser if your machine dispenser: has one. 1.
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, woolens l washable Electric blankets, woolen blankets, washable woolen garments Curtains, drapes, slipcovers Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed.
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 for your washer To keep your washer looking like new: l Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. l l l l Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc. 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. When removing hard water deposits, use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines Dossible Droblems. their causes. and actions vou can take to solve each DrObleI?I. Part3 2 and 3 tell you what’to do if you still need assistance or service. 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 __-- PROBLEM CAUSE - Washer fills and drains without running Cycle control knob is not pointing to a 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. 2. If you need assistance ... service Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle. ~- Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer. l WASHING DRYERS, 4. If you need FSP@ replacement parts . . .
WHIRLPOOL” Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSF’@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly is shown in the “Assistance or Service” section of this book.
