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Table of Contents A Note to You........................................... 2 Washer Safety.......................................... 3 Parts and Features...................................4 End of cycle signal ...............................4 Control panels.......................................5 Operating Your Washer...........................6 Starting your washer ............................6 Stopping/restarting your washer ..........9 Selecting a cycle and time .................10 Using Rinse and Spin .
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbois. Piease pay speciai attention to these symbois and foilow any instructions given. Here is a brief expianation of the symboi. Awarning This symboi aierts you to such dangers as personai injury, burns, fire, and eiectricai shock.
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. NOTES: • 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. • Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Ultimate Care selector (p.
PARTS AND FEATURES Control panels The control panels of the two washer models covered by this book are illustrated below. Note which panel looks like your washer. Then read the descriptions of the various knobs and selectors on each panel on the following pages.
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. Starting Your Washer 1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. • Sort and load clothes as described on page 15. • If desired, you may also add color-safe all-fabric bleach or extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle. Bleach dispenser 2.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 5. Select a load size setting that corre sponds to the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. See page 16 for loading suggestions. Your washer has either a slide or rotary knob Load Size Selector. • For the slide Load Size Selector, choose a setting anywhere on or between the Ex Small and Ex Large settings. To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, first slide the Selector to RESET, then to the desired new setting.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If you choose to use the Ultimate Care feature for washing special-care items, press either the Hand or Delicate Ultimate Care Selector. • Your washer has either a pushbutton or CLEAN TOUCH^M Ultimate Care Selector. • On CLEAN TOUCH models, the indica tor appears above the cycle selected. • The Cycle Control Knob must be set to the Ultimate Care Hand/Delicate cycle when you use this feature. 8.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 9. Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica tor on the outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. • The numbers are minutes of wash time. • The cycles are described on page 10. Stopping/restarting your washer If necessary, you can stop your washer during a cycle to add more clothes. • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Selecting a cycle and time Your washer’s Cycle Control Knob is shown below. Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels. • The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation. An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles except Super Wash and the Regular cycle (see below).
OPERATING YOUR WASHER • Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled hand washables. Wash small loads. See “Hand Washables” on page 18 for more information. Ultimate Care Delicate cycle The Ultimate Care Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. • Press the Ultimate Care Delicate Selector (see page 8) and turn the Cycle Control Knob to the Ultimate Care cycle.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER 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 can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agita tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends. The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure liquid 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 the dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. 3.
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 Interior Exterior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new. Do not put sharp or metal objects in your washer. They can damage the finish. Check all pockets for pins, clips, L — m o n e y , bolts, nuts, etc.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information. Preparing clothes for washing Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non washable trim and ornaments. ' Empty pockets and turn them inside out. ' Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. • Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest water level setting.
LAUNDRY TIPS Water Guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT 130°F (54°C) or above • Work clothes • Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels • Diapers • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains • Prevents graying or yellowing WARM 90°-110°F (32°-44°C) • Dark/noncoiorfast colors • Permanent press items • Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens • Knits/delicate fabrics • Best for lightly soiled to moder
LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets (electric or woolen) Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary.
LAUNDRY TIPS ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS 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. Pillows, stuffed toys Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be dried in a dryer. Plastic, rubber items Treat as delicate items.
Removing Stains Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. • Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.
REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants and antiperspirants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo nia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, or oil Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3.
REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Meat juice, egg Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash In hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 25.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the power cord firmly plugged Into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Has a time-delay fuse been used? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? Is the washer making noises or vibrating? Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator? NOTE: Washer stops briefly during a wash
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 23-24. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instruc tions below. Gearcase assembly covered by your warranty 1. If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the "Troubleshooting" section ... Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased the washer, or an authorized Whirlpool service company. 2. If you need FSP'^ replacement parts ...
WHIRLPOOL^ Automatic Washer Warranty U.S.A. 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.
