Страница 1: ... spin 10 Understanding normal washer sounds 10 Understanding what happens in each cycle 11 MAGIC CLEAWlint filter 11 Adding liquid chlorine bleach 12 Adding liquid fabric softener 12 Carlng for Your Washer 13 Laundry Tips 14 Removlng Stalns 19 Troubleshootlng 22 Requestlng Assistance or Setvlce 24 Warranty 28 I 800 253 1 301 Call us with questlons or comments SPEED SELECT AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO...
Страница 2: ...ppliance The card helps 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 Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of plat...
Страница 3: ...repair or replace parts on washer that can create a fire hazard or explosion Maintain washer properly l Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on or inside your washer l Protect washer from the weather and Supervise children closely when your keep it where the temperature will not fall washer is used near them below freezing l Before your washer is removed from l Install and level was...
Страница 4: ...s book Your model may not include all features l Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features Load size Cycle signal Water temperature Speed selector Extra rinse selector selector selector P 5 P 7 P 6 P 6 CLEAN TOUCH panel P 6 Liquid fabric softener dlspenser P 12 Cycle control knob PP 7 I 0 Llquld chlorine bleach dispenser P 12 Mo...
Страница 5: ... deslred pour measured llquid chlorine bleach into the bleach dlspenser See page 12 l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser 3 OPTIONAL STEP If deslred pour measured liquid fabric softener Into the fabric softener dispenser See page 12 4 Close the washer lid 5 Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds wlth the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being w...
Страница 6: ...gh high high and high low l Refer to the following table for recom mended agitation spin speeds and wash cycles for various loads l The top speed is the agitation speed and the bottom speed is the spin speed l A colored indicator shows the setting you select ifi Temperature I Spee elect Agitation and spin speeds usage guide The following speed and cycle selections are recommended for better fabric...
Страница 7: ...e On when adding off extra detergent for the Super Wash on cycle or any other cycle The washer adds an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle l Select End of Cycle Signal On when you want the washer to alert you when I Extra Rinse I the wash load is complete This is especially helpful when washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends 9 Push In the ...
Страница 8: ...n speed you selected for your wash load see pages 6 and 7 l Refer to page 11 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle Super Wash Cycle The Super Wash cycle 18 minutes features an extended wash time for washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal For improved cleaning use two times the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle Normal Cycle The Normal cycle feat...
Страница 9: ...cate items and washable knits On 9 cycle models use 3 minutes of wash time for cleaning lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits NOTE The wash times may be labeled REGULAR and LIGHT depending on your washer model Hand Washables Cycle The Hand Washables cycle features brief low speed agitation and short soaks to gently clean special care items A shortened low spin speed reduces wrinkling Us...
Страница 10: ...e Control Knob The washer drains then spins Understanding normal washer sounds Your new washer may make sounds that During drain your old one didn t Because the sounds are unfamiliar you may be concerned about The rate that water is drained from your them Don t be most of them are normal washer depends on your installation If water The following describes some of the is drained quickly from the wa...
Страница 11: ...abrics if high speed agitation is selected by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press cycles Fill Fill Wash selected time If high speed agitation is selected agitation speed is reduced in the last few minutes of most cycles This provides better fabric care Drain No agitation l The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agi...
Страница 12: ...bleach use only Adding liquid fabric softener 1 2 3 4 5 Add detergent and load clothes into the basket Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis penser 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 opening Start the washer Diluted f...
Страница 13: ...re 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 wlnterize washer To use washer agaln 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 ...
Страница 14: ...l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items nent press When possible turn lint givers inside out Loading l Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the q 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 an...
Страница 15: ... 3 double sheets 10 bath towels 3 pair pants 1 king size sheet s 4 pillowcases 10 hand towels 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 8 T shirts 14 wash cloths 4 pair jeans 1 dress 6 pair shorts 1 bathmat 1 coverall 1 blouse 2 shirts 1 overall 2 slacks 2 blouses Delicates Knits 3 shirts 8 handkerchiefs 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 3 slacks 2 pillowcases 4 slips 3 blouses 4 panties 6 shirts 2 bras 4 tops 2 nighties 4 ...
Страница 16: ... water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load Checking hot water temperature Your hot water should be 130 F 54 C or above If you 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...
Страница 17: ...When using chlorine bleach for soaking add extra detergent to the load Avoid overuse of fabric softeners absorbency will be reduced Elastic spandex Flame retardant clothing Hand Washables Elastic picks up oil from the body Oil can damage elastic Wash often to reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Items will be clearly labeled as flame r...
Страница 18: ...ys dried in a dryer Plastic rubber Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in Items a mesh bag Quilts bedspreads Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they are quilted or stitched Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy An extra rinse may be necessary Scatter rugs Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt Wash more than one rug at a time If washing only one r...
Страница 19: ... These 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 ...
Страница 20: ...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 aerosol...
Страница 21: ... 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...
Страница 22: ...ting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Not enough detergent Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Cycle stopped before spinning is complete l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips and holes l Items damaged before washing l Misuse of chlorine bleach do ...
Страница 23: ... 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 is the washer making noises see page lo or vibrating Is the 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 probl...
Страница 24: ...G MACHINES 6 MAJOR SERVICE A REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE 6 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or SW Whidpxd Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Serka Auihorlzed Whirlpool Sorvica Example xYz rvic a CO Er an xYzsewicsco 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIR...
Страница 25: ...se C Pickup and delivery 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 modifications made to the appliance 6 94 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONS...
