Page 1: ...and Spin 9 Understanding normal washer sounds 9 Understanding what happens in each cycle 10 Manual clean lint filter 10 Adding liquid chlorine bleach 11 Adding liquid fabric softener 11 Caring for Your Washer 12 Laundry Tips 13 Removing Stains 17 Troubleshooting 20 Requesting Assistance or Service 22 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO ...
Page 2: ...ill help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Purchase Date You can find this information on the model Dealer Name and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Address page 5 for location of plate Please also ...
Page 3: ...al these materials minutes This will allow gases to escape l Flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents Do not smoke or use any open flame kerosene gasoline etc should not be near your faucet while it is open used or stored in or near your washer Do Please not add flammable fluids to your wash l Have only a qualified person install water These substances give off vapors repair or replace parts on wash...
Page 4: ...and follow instructions on packages l Unplug power supply cord before attempt of detergent and laundry aids especially ing to service your washer warnings and precautions l Do not machine wash fiberglass materials l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled Small particles can stick to fabrics washed with vegetable or cooking oil These items in following loads and cause skin irritation may contain ...
Page 5: ...h all parts and features before using your washer Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1 301 Cycle Control Knob Load Size Selector P 6 Water Temperature PP 7 9 Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser P 11 Model and serial number plate under lid Basket Tub Manual clean lint filter bottom of agitator P 10 5 ...
Page 6: ...ed liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser See page 11 Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser Close the washer lid Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed l See pages 13 and 14 for loading suggestions l To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill turn the ...
Page 7: ...e Cycle Control Knob to start the washer 8 OPTIONAL STEP Add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse water See page 11 Stopping restarting your washer l To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob l To restart the washer close the lid if necessary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob 7 ...
Page 8: ... 12 Heavy minutes of wash time depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled Permanent Press cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of Soak cycle agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreat ment l Use warm water when soaking laundry Hot water can set stains See pages 17 l 9 for stain removal information l Use the amount of detergent or pre...
Page 9: ... are unfamiliar you may be concerned about them Don t be most of them are normal The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them During washing When you select a small load size setting for a small wash load your washer has a lower water level With this lower water level you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator During drain The rate that wat...
Page 10: ... pauses are normal for washer operation WASH RINSE Fill Fill Wash selected time 1 w II Rinse Drain No agitation The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills aqitates briefly and drains Spin Drain No agitation I23 4 Spin Spray rinse LJ 4t Spin In Off Manual clean lint filter Your washer has a manual clean lint filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best f...
Page 11: ...ill be diluted automatically during wash part of cycle NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to your wash load The dispenser is for liquid chlorine bleach use only Adding liquid fabric softener l Always dilute fabric softener with to 1 cup 125 to 250 mL warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics l Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rins...
Page 12: ...it will not freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer To use washer again 1 Shut off both water faucets 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1L of R V type antifreeze in 3 Turn on both water fau...
Page 13: ...s delicate items chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics perma nent press When possible turn lint givers inside out Loading l Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the IFa top of the basket top row of holes Do not wrap items around the agitator Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle free results Items should sink and reappear later l Load washer properly a...
Page 14: ...wcases 10 wash cloths 6 T shirts 1 bath mat 6 pair shorts 2 shirts Delicates 2 pillowcases 2 blouses 2 camisoles 4 slips 6 handkerchiefs 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 Saving energy l Use warm or cold wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites l Use only cold rinses l Wash full loads l Use lower water levels when washing small loads l Avoid rewashing Use ...
Page 15: ...u do not know your hot water temperature you can check it easily You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater To check your hot water 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer NOTE If you do not have a faucet at your washer site collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer 2 Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the...
Page 16: ... Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant Follow manufacturer s instructions to retain flame retardant qualities 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 ...
Page 17: ...hese 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 Wash Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few dr...
Page 18: ...arm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 green minutes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature vegetables and bleach safe for the fabric For colored fabrics check colorfastness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or ballpoint pen ink Spray stain with an aer...
Page 19: ... Hand wash paint stained items Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Was...
Page 20: ...rting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Not enough detergent Load too wet after spin l Cold rinses l Cycle stopped before spinning is complete Shrinking l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips and l Items damaged before washing holes l Misuse of chlorine bleach do...
Page 21: ...ld fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on Are the water hoses kinked or clogged Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer It must be higher e wash load properly distributed around the agitator NOTE Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle These pauses are normal If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance o...
Page 22: ... Harbor Ml 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of El authorized Whirlpool service SERVICE companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call...
Page 23: ...livery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modification made to the appliance 9195 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES ...
