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Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY INFORMAltON CENTER TEMPERATURE SELECTOR BASKET I I 4 TUB 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: t. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the 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 tar making sure that your washer... l is installed by a qualified installer. 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 Before starting your washer: I. Measure and add detergent 2. Place sorted load in washer 3. Start 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. Set the knob anvwhere on or between EX SMALL [a few items) and EX 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.
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 selected will agitate number for the of minutes. B. 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. D.
What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob issetto a number and pulled out,the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts. the knob turns REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle strutted heavily for sturdily confabrics that are soiled.
clockwise until if points.to OFF and the cycle ends. NOTE:Vou may hear the sound of wafer spraying some cycles. In some cycles,cold water is sprayed help with the rinsing.
KNITS/GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits. SOAK Cycle Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle.
1 I I I Special care is needed when soaking laundry. See your”Laundry Guide”for proper use of this cycle.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin For a drain 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 ‘on 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 Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water. l Push Control Knob in. .
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. AFTERWASHING, 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. REMOM SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, washing. etc., from clothes before Close metal zippers. SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather.. 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer 2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. again.. . 1. Flush water pipes and ho?res. 2. Connect hoses to the washer. 3. Turn on the water faucets. 3. Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN [see pagelo).
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: I. Before calling for assistance.. Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
2. If you need assistance*. . . 4. If you have a problem*. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE’ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 2534301 Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Robert F.
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Making your world a little easier. Part No. 385048 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Imatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Relrigeralor-Freezers. Printed in U.S.A. Ice Makers. DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units.
