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Page 1: ...AUTOMATIC WASHER Design 2OW F CaPacity LA5OOOXP uwave Ovens Trash Compaclors Room AM Condltloners Dehumldlhers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relwerator Freeze1 ...

Page 2: ... and Serial Numbers here When youneed service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Num bers from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge Serio Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Purchase Date Keep this book in the Laundry Informa tion Center with your Laundry Guide sales slip and warranty Service Company Pho...

Page 3: ...operly maintained l is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera ture will not fall below freezing l is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See the Installation Instructions for complete information Contents Page PARTS AND FEATURES 2 YOUR RESPONSIBlLITIES 3 SAFETY FIRST 3 STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE 6 OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 ForaRins...

Page 4: ...and soils being washed l The water level can be set for SMALL a few items or LARGE a full load See your Laundry Guide for details on load sizes l All rinses are cold Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your Laundry Guide LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS For best cleaning results the load must be able to move freely in the water Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or tearing of l...

Page 5: ...nutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle NOTE The washer will fill only when knob polnts within a fill area 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 will agitate for the selected number of minutes D To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob To restart the washer pul...

Page 6: ... ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle for sturdily con strutted fabrics that are heavily soiled REIGULAR Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled KNITS GENTLE Cycle I A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits SOAK Cycle FILL t0 Selected Level WASH 10 Minutes High Speed WASH Selected Time Low Speed Brief periods of agitation and soak time help r...

Page 7: ...praying during the spin parts of some cycles In some cycles cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing Special care is needed when soaking or pre washing laundry See your laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle 4 ...

Page 8: ...ob out l The washer will drain and spin For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle see pages 6and 7 For a soak For best results use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains l Use recommended amount of detergent or presoak product 9 Push Control Knob in l Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK Cycleuse the minutes mark for a pre wash l Pull Control Kn...

Page 9: ...zippers AFTER WASHING 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 SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer Check pockets for bolts nuts tools etc SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes Do not use these products on or n...

Page 10: ...on automobile type nect and drain antifreeze in the water Inlet hoses basket 3 Set the washer for a DRAIN and SPIN see page 8 Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Connect hoses to the washer 3 Turn on the water faucets 4 Run the washer through a com plete cycle with one cup of deter gent to clean out the antifreeze ...

Page 11: ...32 2243 Alaska Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultant can instruct You in how to obtain satisfactory op eration from Your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Serv TECM V CARE ice Companies FRAHCHlSED SERVICE TECH CARE serv I...

Page 12: ... Making your world a llttle easier Part No 387248 Rev A 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A natlc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrlgeralor Freezers Ice Makers Olshwashers Bu ll In Ovens and Surlace Un ls Ranges MICI ...

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