Manual
Quick Start Guide
Please take a moment to review these valuable tips before
using your new Cabrio TM washer. You have made an exciting
and rewarding investment, and we want to ensure your
complete satisfaction.
If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of
your washer, please refer to the Use and Care Guide. In the U.S.,
call a Whirlpool ® fabric care expert at 1-800-253-1301; in
Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
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).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Getting Started in 5 Easy Steps:
Load the Washer:
Raise the lid and place a load of sorted clothes in the washer. Load evenly to maintain washer balance and
do not load above the stainless steel basket. Overloading car/cause pool cleaning since items need to move
easily through the wash water.
Fill the Additive Dispensers: _%_
Pour measured powdered or liquid High Efficiency detergent into the detergent dispenser (1).
Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergents. Do not put detergent directly onto clothes. Then add color-safe or
chlorine bleach (liquid ol powdered) and measured liquid fabric softener into the malked dispensels (2 &
3). You can fill all dispensers pilot to staring the wash cycle. The Cabrio r" washer dilutes and releases them
automatically at the proper time during the cycle.
Select the Wash Cycle:
Press POWER to turn on the electronic display and select a wash cycle using the center dial. Modifiers and
options are already preset for optimal wash performance but may be adjusted prior to starting the cycle (in
most cases). For a complete description of options and modifiers, please see the other side of this Quick Start
Guide.
Begin the Wash Cycle:
Press START.The lid will lock, and the wash cycle will begin. The display will show the estimated time
remaining.
NOTE: If you do not press STARTwithin 5 minutes of pressing POWER, the washer will automatically shut off.
Add-A-Garment, if needed:
You can place additional clothing in the washer when the "Add a garment" status light is glowing. Pless
PAUSE/CANCEL once and wait for the Lid Lock light to turn off. Open the lid and add items. To restart the
washer, close the washer lid and press START.
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