Page 1: ...te To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washer s Features Operating Your Washer Other Features Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or 2 3 4 5 10 12 22 24 ONE AND TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO 33604668 ...
Page 2: ...ach symbol This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Help when you need it If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 22...
Page 3: ...roperly or crawl on or inside your washer Super Protect washer from the weather and vise children closely when your washer is used near them keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing l Before your washer is removed from l Install and level washer on a floor that service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment can support the weight l Connect washer to the corr...
Page 4: ... 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 Agitator Extra rinse option Temperature selector Load size selector Cycle control knob Fabric soft dispenser del and serial number elate under lid Bleach dispenser Basket Tub MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown Available on some models 4 ...
Page 5: ...ng your washer 1 Select a load size and water temperature 2 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 6 9 for additional information to help you make selections Stopping and restarting your washer l To stop...
Page 6: ...educe wash time when using a small load size setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time Selecting wash rinse temp Your washer has a knob CLEAN TOUCH or push button Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm...
Page 7: ...s cycle features a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling 2 speed models The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling all models l Use Normal 8 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal ...
Page 8: ... new wash cycle Super Wash cycle on some models Super Wash automatically prewashes the laundry and advances into the Regular cycle The washer does not need to be reset after the Super Wash cycle Use this cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal For proper cleaning use double the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle NOTE The machine pauses during Super Wash...
Page 9: ...ntil it points to OFF and the cycle ends WASH The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation NOTE A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles RINSE Errl 4 Fill Fill Wash selected time Rinse Drain or partial drain No agitation tTh...
Page 10: ...models Add detergent and load the basket Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load Dilute fabric softener with warm water Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross bar in the pouring well Start the washer Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final rin...
Page 11: ...washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during wash part of cycle NOTE Do not add powdered chlorine or all fabric bleach to the dispenser The dispenser can clog MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating t...
Page 12: ...ld be washed promptly for best results Sorting l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items l Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint g...
Page 13: ...ng 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 Prewashing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules l Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set...
Page 14: ..._ ___I _ __ and anti bight stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash In hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric _ _I Fat grease j Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried ___ See ...
Page 15: ...To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing __ _ _ ___ l_ __l __ _ ___ _ _ __ I __ Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable 1 dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash _I_____ I _ _ l _ _l_ ____ Paint Hand wa...
Page 16: ...detergent or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water l Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils To check your hot water temperature with a Water hardness candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer 2 Place a candy or cooking thermometer in a water to cneck tne temperature If you do n...
Page 17: ...hard water cooler wash water full loads heavily soiled items l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water try a low sudsing detergent Fabric softeners l Use your fabr...
Page 18: ...n flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement Woollens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal _l__ Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions 1 NOTE Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed Replace slipcovers while still sligh...
Page 19: ...ite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed _ _ __ I _ _____ _ _ I ___ _ _ _ Plastic rubber Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items items in a mesh bag ___ l I __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ i_ _ __l _ _ Quilts bedspreads i Do not wash cotton filled comfor...
Page 20: ...Improper sorting Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items damaged before washing l Misuse o...
Page 21: ...inlet hoses 2 Put 1 L 1 quart of R V type antifreeze in the basket 3 Run the washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds see page 9 to mix antifreeze and water 4 Unplug power supply cord To use the washer again 1 2 3 4 5 Flush water pipes and hoses Reconnect water inlet hoses Turn on both water faucets Reconnect power supply cord Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL 1 cu...
Page 22: ...d fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped A time delay fuse has not been used Both hot and cold water faucets are not open Water supply hoses are kinked Cycle control knob is not set or pulled out Lid is open Power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped A time delay fuse has not been used Washer pauses briefly at di...
Page 23: ...sted in Step 1 Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a protected trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement par tfor your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the sa...
Page 24: ...or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your washer 2 Instruct you how to use your washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your washer caused by accident m...
