Easy-To-Use Automatic Washers A Note to You............ 2 Washer Safety .......... 3 Parts and Features ... 4 Operating Your Washer ...................... 5 Caring for Your Washer .................... 11 Troubleshooting ...... 12 Requesting Assistance or Service .................... 16 Index ....................... 17 Warranty ................. 20 TM PART NO.
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. ® Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: wDANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
PARTS AND FEATURES The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Extra rinse selector (p. 6) Load size selector (p. 6) Wash temperature selector (p. 6) Cycle control knob (pp.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER To get the best washing results possible, you must use your washer correctly. This section tells you how to use your washer properly and efficiently. USING YOUR WASHER wWARNING Explosion 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. 1.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.) 4. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser. • Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes. • Make sure you use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. • Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dis- penser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening. • Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. 5. Close the washer lid. 6.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.) 9. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it 10. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. clockwise to the wash cycle you want. See the “Cycle Descriptions” section. • Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS Super Wash / Heavy Quick Wash Spin Rinse OFF Super Wash / Heavy Normal 15 9 6 3 6 Normal Mixed Colors Rinse OFF Spin Spin Warm Off Extra Rinse Extra Rinse Off Spin 6 9 Delicates OFF 6 9 Medium Soil Shirts/ Blouses Light Soil Cold Pull to Start Push to Stop Delicates / Hand Washables Medium Soil Lingerie/ Knits Colors that Bleed Pause Spin Cool Down Extra Rinse Off Spin Rinse P.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER OPERATING YOUR WASHER RINSE/DRAIN AND SPIN Rinse and Spin feature Drain and Spin feature When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. • For an additional rinse and spin, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 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 up or down. During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTION™ agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent.
TROUBLESHOOTING Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common washing problems. If you need further assistance, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, on page 16. COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem ... Cause ... Solution ... Washer leaks NOTE: After checking these, check household plumbing. • Fill hoses not tight. • Tighten hoses. See Installation • Fill hose washers not properly seated.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem ... Cause ... Solution ... Washer makes noise (cont.) • Gears engaging after drain and • This is normal. • Power cord not plugged in. • Timer dial is not lined up. • This is normal. • Plug in power cord. • Turn timer knob to the right Won’t fill/rinse/agitate or wrong temperature Washer stops before spin. • Upper part of agitator clicks during wash. • Water inlet valve screens are plugged. • Water is turned off.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem ... Cause ... Solution ... Residue or lint on load • Improper sorting. • Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from • Overloading. • Paper or tissue in pockets. • Not enough detergent. • Detergent not dissolving. • Wash water colder than 70°F (21°C). Tearing • Overloading. Improper use of washer. • Improper use of chlorine bleach. • Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened. • Items damaged before washing.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem ... Cause ... Solution ... Load is tangled/ twisted • Overloading. • Loads should move freely during • Clothes wrapped around agitator. • Not diluting softener. • Use of color safe bleach in chlorine • Dilute fabric softener in the dispenser. • Add powder or liquid color safe bleach Clogged dispensers or bleach leaking bleach dispenser. • Improper use of chlorine bleach. Gray whites, dingy colors • Dye transfer. • Wash temperature too low.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note to You” ).
INDEX This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 16 PARTS/FEATURES ...................................................... 4 CLEANING Exterior ................................................................... 11 Interior .................................................................... 11 Liquid fabric softener dispenser ................
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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.
