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TABLEOF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ...................................................................... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 4 USING YOUR WASHER ............................................................. 5 Understanding Washer Cycles .................................................... Loading ......................................................................................... Normal Washer Sounds ......................................
WASHERSAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or Thissafety is themessages safety alertwillsymbol. "WARNING.
PARTSAND FEATURES This manual covers several different models, The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 8. Tub 1. Control panel 2. Model and serial number label Other features your washer MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser' XTRA ROLL ACTION 4. Agitator 5. Lid PLUS agitator DURASMOOTH'" white porcelain basket Extra rinse selector 6. Liquid bleach dispenser' 7.
USINGYOURWASHER Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting. 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.
• To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5). (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely • remove oil.
6. SettheTEMPERATURE selector tothecorrectsetting forthe typeoffabricandsoilsbeingwashed. Usethewarmest water safeforfabric.Follow garment labelinstructions. Water Temp Use For This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
QuickWashcycle Thiscyclefeatures low-speed agitation forgentlesoilremoval, whileproviding highspinspeeds toshorten dryingtimes.Select thiscycleforsmallloadsoflightlysoileditemsthatyouneedina hurry. Soak cycle This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer.
Washer stops Replace inlethosesafterfiveyearsofusetoreduce theriskof hosefailure. Periodically inspect andreplace inlethosesif bulges, kinks,cuts,wearorleaksarefound. When replacing yourinlethoses, markthedateofreplacement onthelabelwitha permanent marker. • Checkthe following: Is the power cord plugged in? Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start.
Washer • makes Load too wet noise Is the load balanced The wash load should and the washer level? be balanced and not overloaded. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See the Installation Instructions. • Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available). • Did you use a cold rinse? Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses.
Load is tangled or twisted • • Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. should move freely during washing. Loads Our consultants Did you wrap items around the agitator? Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not wrap items around the agitator, Gray whites, dingy colors • Did you properly sort the load? Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights.
WHIRLPOOL®WASHERWARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP _ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.