® SUDS-MISER® AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-300-363-344 (Australia) 0-800-442-584 (New Zealand) 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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 down. During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
■ Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. ■ To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5). Starting Your Washer 2. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid bleach into the liquid bleach dispenser. Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part of the cycle. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with petrol or other flammable fluids.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 21°C (70ºF), 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). 6. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.
Drain system needed You can use one of the following three drain systems for your SUDS-MISER® washer. See “Installation Instructions” for complete details for installing your washer. NOTE: The end of the suds return hose has a plastic strainer to prevent objects from being pulled into the washer during Suds Return.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL (½ to 1 cup) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. ■ Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse. ■ Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash. ■ Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
See “Installation Instructions” for proper installation of drain hose. ■ Is the lid open? The lid must be closed during operation. ■ Is there excessive sudsing? Always measure detergent. Follow manufacturer’s directions. If you have very soft water, you might need to use less detergent. Is your voltage low? Check your electrical source or call an electrician. Do not use an extension cord. ■ ■ Is the load balanced, and is the washer level? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded.
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 Casual/Permanent Press cycle or a 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.
WHIRLPOOL® WASHER WARRANTY TWO-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For two years from the date of purchase, when this washer is used in domestic or single-family applications, and operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited will pay for replacement parts and repair labour to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by Whirlpool (Australia) Pty Limited or its appointed Service Claimants.