Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Top-Loading High Efficiency Low-Water Washer Laveuse haute efficacité à faible consommation d’eau avec chargement par le dessus Para obtener acceso al Manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com. If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www.whirlpool.com Pour tout problème ou toute question, consulter www.whirlpool.
Table of Contents Table des matières WASHER SAFETY.............................................................2 WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?.....................................4 CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES................................5 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE..........................................21 QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? ....................22 TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................23 Dispensers..................................................
What’s New Under the Lid? Cleaning with Less Water Washplate Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water, this is part of the sensing process and is normal. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer.
Control Panel and Features Not all features and cycles are available on all models. STEAM MODEL 2 1 5 3 4 6 5 7 NON-STEAM MODEL 2 1 5 3 4 6 5 7 NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name until the desired section is illuminated.
5 OPTIONS You may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles. 6 END BEEP Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a wash cycle to low, medium, high, or off. NOTE: You may also adjust the tones that sound when a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold End Beep for about 3 seconds to turn key activation sounds to low, medium, high or off.
Dispensers A B 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. B High Efficiency “HE” detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent product to this dispenser for your main wash cycle. Remove tray if using powder detergent.
Cycle Guide The Whirlpool® Cabrio® washer, has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The “What to Wash” “How to Wash” layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps: First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to wash. Use that to guide your “What to Wash” selection. Then determine how you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate “How to Wash” selection. See chart below for more details.
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 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. 5. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser 4. Add HE detergent HE removable detergent tray Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. 6.
7. Touch POWER to turn on washer Make sure the dispenser drawer is closed completely, then touch POWER to turn on the washer. 8. Select type of load to wash 9. Select cycle modifiers Once you select a cycle, the default modifiers or the previous set modifiers for that cycle will be lit. Touch the cycle settings buttons to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Temperature, if desired. Not all settings are available with all cycles.
10. Select cycle options 11. Touch and hold START/PAUSE button to begin wash cycle Steam Model Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. These may be turned off if desired. NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles. Touch control panel to select any other options. 12 Touch and hold START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle.
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. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the Installation Instructions for more information. WASHER CARE Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best 1.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE 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 surge. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispenser drawer. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Pull drawer out until you feel resistance. 2.
Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca 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 must be in firm contact with floor, and washer must be level to operate properly. Washer may not be level.
Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca 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. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to inlet valve. Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on.
Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca 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.
Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca 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.
Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca 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.
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: n Name, address, and telephone number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1.
Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” or visit www.whirlpool.com/help. 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 or to order accessories We recommend that you use only FSP® Factory Specified Parts.