Whirlpool Duet sport, Use & Care Manual

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■ Is the sink or d rain clogge d ?
Sink and drainpipe must be able to carry away 17 gal. (64 L) of
water per minute. If the sink or drain is clogged or slow, water
can back up out of drainpipe or sink. Check household
plumbing (laundry tubs, faucets, drainpipe, water pipes) for
leaks.
Dispenser operation
■ Di d you follow the manufacturer’s d irections when a dd ing
d etergent an d fa b ric softener to the d ispensers?
Measure detergent and fabric softener. Slowly pour into the
dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in the
fabric softener dispenser.
■ Di d you put pow d ere d or liqui d color-safe b leach into the
liqui d chlorine b leach d ispenser (on some mo d els)?
Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the
washer basket. Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for
color-safe bleach.
■ Is the fa b ric softener d ispenser clogge d ?
Clean the fabric softener dispenser. See “Washer Care” for
details.
■ Are the laun d ry pro d ucts in the correct d ispenser
compartment?
Add the correct amounts of detergent, fabric softener or liquid
chlorine bleach to the correct compartments. Add powdered
or liquid color-safe bleach to the Main Wash compartment.
■ Is there water in the d ispenser at the en d of the cycle?
A small amount of water will remain in the dispenser
compartment. This is normal.
Washer o d or
■ See “Cleaning Your Washer”
■ Are you using AFFRESH
®
washer cleaner on a regular
b asis?
AFFRESH ® washer cleaner removes and avoids odor-causing
residue in all High Efficiency washers. For washers where odor
is present, use 3 tablets instead of 1 tablet. After the CLEAN
WASHER cycle is complete, wipe away residue if necessary.
■ Are you using HE d etergent?
Use of non-HE detergent can cause a film residue which can
result in odor.
■ Di d you leave the d oor open after use?
This washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid
odors leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between
uses.
Door won't unlock
■ Di d all of the water d rain out of the washer d uring the
spin?
Select DRAIN/SPIN to remove any water remaining in the
washer. The washer door will unlock at the end of the drain.
■ Is the d oor locke d an d is the “A dd A Garment” light on?
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. The door will unlock.
Washer Operation
Washer won't power up
Electrical S hock Hazard
Plu g into a g rounded 3 pron g outlet.
Do not remove g round pron g .
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
■ Is the power cor d plugge d into a groun d e d 3 prong outlet?
Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■ Are you using an extension cor d ?
Do not use an extension cord.
■ Has a househol d fuse b lown, or has a circuit b reaker
trippe d ?
Check that the washer is plugged into a working outlet, and
check for blown fuses. Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■
Is your voltage low?
Check electrical source or call electrician.
Washer cycle won’t start
■ Is the washer d oor firmly shut?
The door must be closed during operation.
■ Has a cycle b een selecte d , b ut START has not b een
selecte d an d hel d for 1 secon d ?
Press and hold START, for 1 second.
■ Was the d oor open after completion of last cycle?
The door must be opened and closed again to start a new
cycle.
■
Is the d oor locke d ?
If door is locked, run a drain cycle and drain the washer.
Control won’t accept selections or won’t shut off
■ Are the touch pa d controls locke d ?
Hold for 3 seconds the button to lock/unlock controls.