Two Speed Automatic Washers A Note to You ....................2 Washer Safety....................3 Parts and Features............4 Operating Your Washer ..............................5 Using your washer ............................5 Selecting a cycle and time ..........................7 Cycle descriptions ..........8 Rinse/drain and spin ..........................9 MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter............................9 Understanding normal washer sounds ............................
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
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 Load size selector (p. 6) Normal Heavy Duty Extra Rinse Off Spin Off 96 3 Heavy Permanent Press Cool Down 6 9 12 15 Rinse Pause Large Hot Warm Warm Cold Cold Warm High Cold Warm Wash Rinse Temperature Load Size Speed Select Low Low High Super Wash Spin 18 Off Extra Rinse Off Spin Extra Large High High Low Spin Rinse Low 3 Agitate Spin Speed Select Hand Cycle control knob (pp.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER USING YOUR WASHER wWARNING 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. 1. Pour measured detergent into the detergent dispenser or adapter. The detergent is dispensed automatically at the beginning of the wash cycle.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.) 3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid bleach into the liquid bleach dispenser. Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle. • Never use more than 250 mL (1 cup) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size. • Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use. • To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER USING YOUR WASHER (CONT.) 9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it to the 10. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start wash cycle you want. See “Cycle descriptions.” • Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. the washer. NOTE: To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob. Do not stop the washer during water pump out. To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS Permanent Press Spin Extra O Rinse Spin Rinse O Regular Normal Light Delicate 6 Pause Light 6 Normal Super Wash 12 9 12 18 Pre-Wash Rinse O 6 Extra Rinse 18 Soak Spin Spin O Spin Rinse 3 6 O Woollens Hand Washables Regular cycle The Regular cycle features high-speed agitation. High spin speeds shorten drying time.
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 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 agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 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 250 mL (1 cup) of liquid bleach and 500 mL (2 cups) of detergent. Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. • • Drain hose clamp not properly installed • • • Unclog drain. Sink and standpipe • Tub moved forward during unloading, • • • • Washer won’t drain/spin Wet loads 12 or is off. Drain is clogged. causing water to deflect off tub ring.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem... Cause... Solution... Washer makes noise (cont.) • • This is normal. • • • This is normal. Won’t fill/rinse/agitate or wrong temperature Washer stops Agitator operation Water level seems too low or washer not completely filling Washer tub is crooked • • • Gears engaging after drain and before spin. Upper part of agitator clicks during wash. Power cord not plugged in. Cycle Control knob is not lined up.
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem... Cause... Solution... Residue or lint on load • Improper sorting. • • Overloading. • • Paper or tissue in pockets. • • Not enough detergent. • • Detergent not dissolving. • • Wash water colder than 21°C (70°F). • • Overloading. Improper use of washer. • • Improper use of liquid 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. • • • • Clothes wrapped around agitator. • • • • Use of colour-safe bleach in liquid bleach dispenser. • • Improper use of liquid bleach. • • Dye transfer. • • Wash temperature too low. • • Not enough detergent. • • Hard water. • Clogged dispensers or bleach leaking Gray whites, dingy colours Not diluting softener. Improper use of detergent dispenser.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Centre, 1-300-363-344 (Australia), 0-800-442-584 (New Zealand). 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 the “A Note to You” section). This information will help us better respond to your request.
