UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Understanding Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your Washer’s Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Other Features 11 Laundry Tips 14 24 -4 Warranty TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS 28
A Note To You 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 when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the Read all instructions washer. l before using your Do not tamper with the controls. l If your hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
Knowing Features Your Washer’s The parts and features of your washer are illustrated and features before using your washer. in this section. Become familiar with all parts 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.
Operating In This Before Section starting Starting your washer or stopping Your Washer Page .............................. 5 your washer .................... .5 Selecting a load size .......................................... Selecting wash-rinse Operating important temperatures 5 ................. .6 Selecting Page a cycle and time .............................. 6 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 9 Using drain and spin .......................................
l If your machine has a slide Load Size Selector, you may set the load size anywhere on or between the small and ex large settings. To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting. NOTE: If your washer has RESET on the Load Size Selector, change the load size selection by first moving the Selector to RESET, then to the new load size. Load l l l size tips Items should move freely in the washer.
Regular cycle The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time. l Use Normal, 30-22 minutes of wash time, to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics and heavily soiled loads. l Use Light, 14 minutes of wash time, to clean moderately soiled cottons and linens. l Use Short, 6 minutes of wash time, to clean lightly soiled cottons and linens.
Auto Soak cycle (on some models) The Auto Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. l Use warm water when soaking laundry (hot water can set stains). See page 15 for stain removal information. l Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer. l After the Auto Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Using rinse and spin NOTE: If your washer has the Extra Rinse option, see page 12. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated. 2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain, and spin.
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 fabric Using the chlorine softener dispenser bleach dispenser Using the extra rinse option Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Page MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Manual clean lint filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Your washer may have some of the following features.
Using the chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models) Always measure chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Load the washer. 2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip or run down into washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. 3. Start the washer.
MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter (on some models) The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water pass over the filter, separating the lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
Laundry In This Tips Section Before you wash ............................................... Page 14 Solving laundering problems stains ............................................... 15 Caring for your washer Water usage guide.. .......................................... 18 Saving energy 19 Winterizing Removing Using laundry Washing aids ........................................... special-care items ...........................
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized LARGE CAPACITY 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. Blood 1 Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
-_--STAIN TO REMOVE Ink or ballpoint pen ink 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 impossible to remove completely.) Iron or rust Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover.
-----_ ___----- - -- Water Water usage guide temperature RINSE WASH -___COLD HOT 130°F (54°C) or above .-----WARM 90”-110°F (32”-44°C) ___ COLD l l l l l l l l l l COLD 70”-90°F (21”-32°C) COLD l l l l Heavy soils Work clothes Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers . Gives best cleaning for heavy soils. l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils and stains. l Prevents graying and yellowing.
Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing stains” on page 15, for more information.) Chlorine bleach Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one. l If your washer does not have a bleach dispenser: 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. 2. Dilute measured bleach in 1 quart (1L) of water. 3. Pour bleach around agitator, not directly on load. l Follow directions on care labels.
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, electric and Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time woollen according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary. If manufacturer recommends machine washing: 1.
Fiberglass materials Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. 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 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: l 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. 9 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. l 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.
PROBLEM Washer fills and drains without running Cycle control knob is not pointing to a number in the cycle. Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles, or water siphons out Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle. 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 . . . Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company. 3.
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 tive in materials or workmanship. The gearcase assembly in the “Assistance or Service” section of this book.
