® )liances HOW TO MAKEA HOMERUN__ Use And Care A Note to You ......................... 2 Washer Safety ........................ 3 Parts and Features ................ 4 Operating Your Washer ......... 5 Starting your washer .......... 5 Stopping/restarting your washer ........................ 7 Selecting a cycle and time ... 7 Using rinse and spin ........... 8 Using drain and spin ........... 8 Understanding normal washer sounds ................... 8 Understanding what happens in each cycle ........
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. iMPORTANT SAFETY 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. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Load size (p. 6) Water temperature selector (p. 6) Extra rinse selector 6) Cycle control knob (pp. 6-8) Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (p. 10) Liquid fabric softener dispenser (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. 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. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
5. Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. • The Load Size Selector is a rotary knob. Your washer has five load size settings • To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting. 6. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperatures with the type of fabric and soils being washed.
Stopping/restarting your washer • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. Selecting a cycle and time This section illustrates and describes the wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob. Use this information to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels. Quick • To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Using rinse and spin NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in some cycles. See page 6. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. Quick Wash Normal 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, agitates, drains, and spins.
Understanding what happens 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 TM agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
Adding liquid chlorine 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. bleach NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to your wash load.
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. CJeaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or 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. Repeat process if necessary. sionally wipe the outside of sponge as they occur.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information. Preparing c|othes 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, brush away lint and dirt. • Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. • Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting.
Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED HOT • Work clothes 130°F (54°C) or above • Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains • Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Permanent press items • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens • Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items • Safe for most fabric finishes • Less fading and dye ble
Washing specia|-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 water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.
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 removaJ ruJes . Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. e Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.
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. Fire Hazard 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 or fire.
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. Meat juice, egg Scrape off excess with a dull knife.
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 21.
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 19 and 20. 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.
WHIRLPOOU 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.
