TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents .................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4 WASHER USE.................................................................................5 Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................5 Loading.........................................................................................5 Normal Sounds .................................
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Control panel Model and serial number label Liquid fabric softener dispenser† Agitator Lid Liquid bleach dispenser† Control panel 4 1 7. Basket 8.
WASHER USE Understanding Washer Cycles 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 agitator creates a continuous rollover action (on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
Starting Your Washer Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part of the cycle. ■ Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF (21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments). 7. (OPTIONAL STEP) Set the EXTRA RINSE selector (on some models) to ON if you want an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle. 8.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. 2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load. ■ Follow directions on the care labels.
■ TROUBLESHOOTING Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate ■ ■ Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation. See the Installation Instructions.
Agitator operation The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one direction. This is normal. ■ Load is wrinkled ■ Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as soon as it stops. ■ Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. ■ Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use Factory Specified Parts.
WASHER WARRANTY TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For two years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.