UseAndCaie A Note To You 2 Understanding Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your Washer’s Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Other Features 10 Laundry Tps 11 If You Need kgiftgnce Warranty ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC Or 21 24 WASHERS I-93
ANoteToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons including the when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using your washer. l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials. .
KnowingYour Features Washer’s The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
OperatingYour In This Section Before starting Starting your washer or stopping Washer Page ............................. .5 your washer Page a cycle and time .............................. 6 .................... .5 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 8 .5 Using drain and spin ...................................... .8 What happens .9 Selecting a load size ......................................... Selecting wash-rinse temperatures Selecting ................. .
Load size tips Items should move freely in the washer. Do not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load. Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes. Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time. l l l Selecting wash-rinse temperatures press fabrics. For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes, prewash or presoak before washing in warm water.
Regular cycle The Regular cycle features a longer spin to shorten drying time. l Use Normal, 30-22 minutes of wash time, to clean sturdily constructed cotton or linen fabrics and heavily soiled loads. l Use Light, 14-6 minutes of wash time, to clean loads that are moderately soiled. Permanent Press cycle Regular cycle The Permanent Press cycle features a cooldown rinse and shorter spins to reduce wrinkling.
Manual Soak cycle (on some models) The Manual Soak cycle features high speed agitation and a soak to remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. . After the Manual Soak cycle is complete, push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob to SPIN. See “Using drain and spin” below. See “Auto Soak” on page 7 for additional soaking information.
What happens in each 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 will begin agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer-operation.
Other Features In This Section Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 MAGIC CLEAN’ Page lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Manual clean lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Your washer may have some of the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer.
Laundry Tips In This Section Page Before you wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Solving Removing 12 Caring for your washer 15 Saving energy stains ............................................... Water usage guide.. .......................................... Using laundry Washing aids .......................................... special-care items ............................ .16 laundering Winterizing problems Page . . . . .
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest water level setting.
Stain removal guide - STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic beverage These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse and rewash. ---~----Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
-._ -- - STAIN ----Ink or ballpoint pen ink - -----. Iron or rust Lipstick ---. Meat juice, egg Mildew Mustard Paint Perspiration / TO REMOVE Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost rmpossible to remove completelv.) Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to dry.
Water Water usage guide temperature --- WASH RINSE USE FOR HOT COLD l 130°F (54°C) or above Heavy soils Work clothes Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers l l l WARM COLD 90”-110°F (32”-44°C) l l l l l l COLD 70”-90°F (21”-32°C) COLD COMMENTS l l l l l l Light and moderate soils Dark or noncolorfast colors Moderately soiled permanent press Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woollens Knits and delicate fabrics Prewash, soak Very lightly soiled items Moderately soiled ite
Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 12, for more information.) Chlorine bleach 9 Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one. . Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics. l Measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle.
Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section. Blankets, woollen electric Curtains, drapes, slipcovers and Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. If manufacturer recommends machine washing: 1.
Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. Fiberglass materials ----~ Knits Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to 1 keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie. ’ 1.
Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the “Assistance or Service” section of this book.
Caring for your washer To keep your washer looking like new: 9 Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc. If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run through a complete cycle using hot water. When removing hard water deposits, use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling an authorized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
TTKE~P~~SIBLE cAusE SOLUTION Washer fills and drains without running Cycle control knob is not pointing to a number in the cycle. Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle. Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles, or water siphons out Drain hose is lower than the water level in the washer. Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer. 2. If your problem is not due to one of the items listed in Step 1 . . .
WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship.
