WASHER USE AND CARE GUIDE Table of Contents WASHER SAFETY...................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS............................................. 3 PERMANENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....................... 6 PORTABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS........................ 10 CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES....................................... 13 USING YOUR WASHER........................................................... WASHER MAINTENANCE....................
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Permanent Installation Parts needed (not provided with washer): Tools and Parts NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates for future reference. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer basket.
Alternate Parts You will need: Your installation may require additional parts. For information on ordering, please refer to the back cover of this manual. ■■ A water heater set to deliver 120°F (49°C) water to If You Have: You Will Need to Buy: Laundry tub or standpipe taller than 72" (183 cm) Sump pump system (if not already available) 1" (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter, Part Number 3363920 Overhead sewer Standard 20 gal.
Stacked ■■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. ■■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 3" (76 mm) 12" (305 mm) 3" (76 mm) DRYER 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 12" (305 mm) WASHER 1" (25 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) Recessed area 3" (76 mm) Closet door with vents Remove Shipping Material Before you install your washer, remove all shipping material.
Drain System The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See “Tools and Parts.” Standpipe drain system – wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (50 mm). The minimum carry-away capacity (for permanent installations) can be no less than 17 gal. (64.5 L) per minute.
■■ To avoid damage to the floor, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. ■■ Move the washer to within approximately 3 ft (900 mm) of the final location. 4. R emove drain hose form (Floor drain installations only) Connect Drain Hose 2. Attach drain hose to drain port For floor drain installations, you will need to remove the drain hose form from the end of the drain hose. You may need additional parts with separate directions. See “Tools and Parts.
7. Clear water lines Run water for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to avoid clogs. Water should run until clear. Make note of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to washer correctly. 8. Connect inlet hoses to washer 9. Check for leaks Turn on water faucets to check for leaks. A small amount of water may enter washer. It will drain later. ■■ If you connect only one water hose, you must cap (supplied) off the remaining water inlet port.
Level the Washer IMPORTANT: Level washer properly to reduce excess noise and vibration. For Permanent Installations: 11. Check levelness of washer B C A Move the washer to its final location. Place a level even with top edges of washer (B). Use side seam as a guide to check levelness of sides (A). Check levelness of front using lid, as shown (C). Rock washer back and forth to make sure all 4 feet make solid contact with floor. Not Level LEVEL 13.
PORTABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Connect fill hose Drain System The washer must drain into a sink or laundry tub with a carry-away capacity of 17 gal. (64.5 L) per minute (for portable installations). The top of the tub must be at least 27" (686 mm) above floor and no higher than 48" (121.9 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Cap Connect hose min. 27" (686 mm) Attach the fill hose to the cold water (left) inlet valve. Tighten coupling by hand. Use pliers to make an additional 2/3 turn.
5. Secure drain hose ¼" ⁄4" (6 (6 mm) mm) 8. Set TEMP to Tap Cold Drain hose 1 Clamp 1 ¼" ⁄4" (6 mm) (6 mm) Cabinet Place clamp over area marked “CLAMP.” Release clamp. 6. Attach faucet kit adapter to faucet Set the temperature setting on your washer to Tap Cold. Set the water temperature for the Wash cycle by adjusting the Hot and Cold water faucets. The Hot and Warm settings are inactive with Portable Installation. To test the water, press the red water-flow button on the hose connector.
Disconnect Washer 1. Remove fill-and-drain hose connector from faucet Complete Installation Checklist ❑❑ Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. ❑❑ Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. ❑❑ Check that you have all of your tools. ❑❑ Check that shipping materials were completely removed from washer. ❑❑ Check that water faucets are on.
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 4 5 1 LED TIME/STATUS DISPLAY The Remaining Time display shows the time required for the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, excessive suds, or adding or removing items may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time as well. 2 LID LOCK The Lid Lock indicator lights up when the lid is locked and cannot be opened.
Dispensers Cycle Guide B A C A Liquid fabric softener dispenser Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser if desired. It will dispense automatically at the optimum time. ■■ Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. NOTE: The fabric softener dispenser rotates around the wash basket and may not be in the same spot each time. B High Efficiency (HE) powdered detergent dispenser Add only powdered HE detergent product to this dispenser for your main wash cycle.
USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry ■■ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Do not dry items if stains remain after washing; heat can set stains into fabric. Treat stains promptly.
Using Laundry Product Dispensers NOTE: Do not add liquid laundry detergent, single-dose laundry packets, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly. Add to the basket prior to adding laundry. 6. Add liquid fabric softener 4. Add powdered HE detergent IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent.
For Portable Installations Open the faucets connected to the water supply hoses. Wash and Rinse water temperatures are set at your faucet. The Temperature control does not set the temperature. Adjust the Hot and Cold water faucets to desired wash temperature. Keep the temperature control set at Tap Cold. NOTE: The Tap Cold setting allows water from the faucet to enter the washer, but does not control the incoming water temperature.
WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. WASHER CARE Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at Its Best 1.
Washer care (cont.) Non-use and vacation care Cleaning The Lint Filter Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer to avoid flooding due to water pressure surges. 3. Clean the dispensers. See “Cleaning the Dispensers.” Clean filter after every load. 1. Press down, then out to remove the lint filter. Winter storage care 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Vibration, rocking, or “walking” Feet may not be in contact with the floor and locked. Front and rear feet or wheels must be in firm contact with floor and washer must be level to operate properly. Washer may not be level. Check floor for flexing or sagging.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won’t run or fill; washer stops working Check for proper water supply. Hose(s) must be attached and have water flowing to inlet valve. Water faucet(s) must be turned on. Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged. Check for any kinks in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are still wet (cont.) Incorrect or wrong wash or rinse temperatures Load off-balanced. See “Vibration or Off-Balance” in “Troubleshooting” section for more information. Check plumbing for correct drain hose installation. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or removing stains (cont.) Not using HE detergent or using too much HE detergent. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load size and soil level.
TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing. Load dispensers before starting a cycle. It is normal for small amounts of water to remain in dispenser at the end of the cycle.
WHIRLPOOL® LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center: ■ Name, address, and telephone number ■ Model number and serial number ■ A clear, detailed description of the problem ■ Proof of purchase, including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1.
