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Whirlpool TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS User & Care Manual Download Page 1

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A Note to You ....................2

Washer Safety....................3

Parts and Features............4

Operating Your
Washer ..............................5

Using your
washer ............................5

Selecting a cycle
and time ..........................7

Cycle descriptions ..........8

Rinse/drain
and spin ..........................9

MAGIC CLEAN*
lint filter............................9

Understanding
normal washer
sounds ............................9

Understanding
what happens in
each cycle ....................10

Caring for Your
Washer..............................11

Troubleshooting ..............12

Requesting Assistance
or Service ........................16

Two Speed

Automatic Washers

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Summary of Contents for TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

Page 1: ...r washer 5 Selecting a cycle and time 7 Cycle descriptions 8 Rinse drain and spin 9 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 9 Understanding normal washer sounds 9 Understanding what happens in each cycle 10 Caring for Your Washer 11 Troubleshooting 12 Requesting Assistance or Service 16 TwoSpeed AutomaticWashers ...

Page 2: ...leaserecordyourmodel sinformation Whenever you call to request service for your appli ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see the diagram on the Parts and Features page for the location of the label Also record the other information shown in the next column Keepthisbookandthesalessliptogetherinasafepl...

Page 3: ...INSTRUCTIONS Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children Before the washer is removed from service or discarded remove the door Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls Do not repair or rep...

Page 4: ... Rinse Rinse Cool Down Down Rinse Rinse Rinse Extra Rinse Extra Rinse Rinse X Rinse Rinse Pause Pause 9 9 12 15 18 6 6 6 6 3 3 Temperature Speed Select Speed Select Hot Warm Warm Warm Warm Cold Wash Cold Warm Cold Warm Rinse Low High High Low 8 Cycle 2 Speed 8 Cycle 2 Speed Small Agitate Spin High High Low Low 4 PARTS AND FEATURES Cycle control knob pp 7 9 Detergent dispenser p 5 Model and serial ...

Page 5: ...off balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin Mix large and small items Larger items such as sheets should be loaded last Items should move easily through the wash water Overloading can cause poor cleaning To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits use a large load size to provide more space see step 6 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an earthed plug socket...

Page 6: ...OT 49 C 120 F or above Whites and pastels Heavy and greasy soils WARM 32 to 44 C 90 to 110 F Bright colours Moderate to light soils COLD 21 to 32 C 70 to 90 F Colours that bleed or fade 8 OPTIONAL STEP Your washer has an Extra Rinse selector For an additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle set the Extra Rinse selector to ON 3 OPTIONAL STEP Pour measured liquid bleach into the liquid ble...

Page 7: ...ASHER CONT SELECTING A CYCLE AND TIME This section describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels NOTE When tested to AS2040 1990 for wash performance the Regular Normal cycle was selected with extra large load size warm wash and cold rinse The washer pauses briefly throug...

Page 8: ...n this machine will blend cold and warm water to give a wash water temperature of approximately 24 C 75 F Use this 6 minute cycle for washable woollens and knits that are lightly soiled HandWashablescycle The Hand Washables cycle features a brief period of low speed agitation and soak time 5 seconds agitation 30 seconds soak which is repeated for six minutes Low spin speed reduces wrinkling Use th...

Page 9: ...nd rinse water flow over the filter during agitation separating the lint from the water The lint spins out of the system during the spin part of the cycle If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer MAGIC CLEAN lint filter Basket interior UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS Duringdrain If water is drained quickly from your washer depending on your installation ...

Page 10: ...er agitation starts the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until it points to an Off area and the cycle ends NOTES The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation 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 Sequenceofcycles WASH R...

Page 11: ... section for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 5 Unplug the power supply cord To use washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water taps 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL 1 cup of detergent to clean out antifreeze Non use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home If ...

Page 12: ...ormal Raise the drain hose It must be higher for proper operation Adjust drain hose for loose yet secure fit See Installation Instructions Do not seal off drain hose with tape The hose needs an air gap Redistribute load Level washer Reset rear leveling legs See Installation Instructions Tighten nuts See Installation Instructions Cause Fill hoses not tight Fill hose washers not properly seated Drai...

Page 13: ... before spin Upper part of agitator clicks during wash Power cord not plugged in Cycle Control knob is not lined up Water inlet valve screens are plugged Water is turned off Both cold and hot water taps must be turned on Hot and cold hoses are reversed Inlet hoses are kinked Power cord not plugged in No power at plug Fuse blown or circuit breaker open Using an extension cord Cycle Control knob is ...

Page 14: ...ad the washer as soon as it stops Unload the washer as soon as it stops Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling Loads should move freely during wash Wash smaller loads If safe for fabric use warm or hot wash water Use cold rinse water Reverse hoses Cause Improper sorting Overloading Paper or tissue in pockets Not enough detergent Detergent not dissol...

Page 15: ...id bleach dispenser for colour safe bleach Always measure bleach before adding to the dispenser Carefully pour into the dispenser Wipe up bleach spills Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Use hot or warm washes if safe for fabric Hot water should be at least 49 C 120 F to clean heavy or greasy soils Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water Use more detergent when washi...

Page 16: ...ool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service NOTE If the power supply cord of this washer is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord Part Number 3353308 available from the dealer from whom you purchased the washer or an authorized service company Gearcase assembly covered by warranty IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order ...

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