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Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY INFORMATION TEMPERATURE MODEL AND SERIAL ,NUMBER PLATE (not shown) -AGITATOR BASKET Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used. You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping. Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When youneed service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers(from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge]. 2.
Your responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer.. l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* l is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.’ l is properly grounded.’ l is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
Starting your washer 1 Measure and add detergent 2. Place sorted load in washer. 3. Start washer. your washer: Select a 1. LOAD SIZE l l 2. Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. The water level can be set for SMALL (a few items)‘or LARGE (a full load). See your “Laundry on load sizes. LOAD Guide” for details l l Select WATER TEMPERATURES Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed. All rinses are cold.
3. Start the washer A. Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. C. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling. the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes. 6. Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. The drawing shows 10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle.
What happens in each cycle* Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics. dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. Numbers on the When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before aaitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends- REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily construtted fabrics that are heavily soiled.
NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed with the rinsing, during the spin parts of on the spinning load to help Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing See your “laundry Guide” for proper use of this cycle. laundry.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. [Extra detergent can require an extra rinse.) l Push Control Knob in. l Turn clockwise to any aon the dial See above drawing. l Pull Control Knob out. l The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin. For agitation and spin speeds / I For a drain and spin Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. l Push Control Knob in.
Caring for your washer OF WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc.. from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Winterizing Because some water stays In the washer, freezIna can cause a lot of damaae If your washer is stored or moved durlrlg the cold weather l. Shut off both water faucets. Dlsconnect and drain water Inlet hoses To use the washer 2. Put a quart 01 automobile-type antifreeze in the basket again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Connect hoses to the washer. 3. Turn on the water faucets 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN (see page 8).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. .
Whirlpool Home Making your world L /Appliances a llttle easier. Part No. 387248 Rev. A 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation natlc Washers. Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Printed in U.S.A. Ice Makers. Olshwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls, Ranges.
