Страница 1: ...nding Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your Washer s Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Other Features 11 Laundry Tips 12 If You Need Or 22 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments a 93 TWO SPEED SUDS SAVER AUTOMATIC WASHERS ...
Страница 2: ...his 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 Our Consumer Assistance number l 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If Y...
Страница 3: ...side your washer Super vise children closely when your washer is used near them l Maintain washer properly Protect washer from the weather and 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 After starting a cycle do ...
Страница 4: ...y 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 Load size Temperature 8dector sdector Cycle control I I I knob Agitator Consumer Assistance Center number I 1 60 253 1301 Model and serial number plate under lid Bleach dispenser MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown Basket Tub Available on some mode...
Страница 5: ...place a sorted load in the washer before starting See page 12 NOTE If your washer has a Consumer Buy for additional Before you wash information Guide remove it and place it in your Use and Care Guide Starting or stopping your washer l To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob l To restart the washer close the lid if neces sary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Selecting a loa...
Страница 6: ... for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes prewash or presoak before washing in warm water See the Water usage guide on page 16 for more information Selecting a cycle and time You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section l Pages 7 8 Use the information on these pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and ...
Страница 7: ...s and washable knits Pre Wash cycle The Pre Wash cycle features a briet period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment l Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry hot water can set stains See page 13 for stain removal information l After the Pre Wash cycle ends add deter gent and set a new wash cycle Super Wash cycle Super Wash automatically prewash...
Страница 8: ...TE A standpipe drain is available for placement in the drain opening To order ask for In Tub Standpipe Part Number 89121 from your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer Storage tub Drain hose Standpipe Wash system uslng one laundry tub and a standplpe Storage tub Wash system using one laundry tub and an In tub standpipe Storage tub NOTE The end of the suds return hose has a plastic strainer to preve...
Страница 9: ...e storage tub back into the washer basket 3 When Suds Return is complete push in the Cycle Control Knob 4 Add about the recommended amount of detergent and your wash load 5 Turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the desired cycle and wash time 6 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer 7 Drain the storage tub Using rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes o...
Страница 10: ...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 Regular and Delicate cycles Fill to selected load size Wash selected time Drain No agitation Spin F l 4 Fill Rinse Drain No agitation w Spin Spray rins...
Страница 11: ...1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 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 fil...
Страница 12: ... be washed promptly for best results Sorting l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from non colorfast 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 gi...
Страница 13: ...ving 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 s...
Страница 14: ...enzyme presoak Wash Deodorants Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent and anti 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 Fat grease See Warning on page 3 then remove stains using one of the methods bel...
Страница 15: ...washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable 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 Paint Always hand wash before machine launder...
Страница 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 Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness To check your water ha...
Страница 17: ...oads l Use more detergent for 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 Fa...
Страница 18: ...asurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Curtains drapes slipcovers Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTE l Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed l Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly...
Страница 19: ...tate until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite 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 Plastic rubber items Quilts bedspreads Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a mesh bag Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless t...
Страница 20: ...sh water l Not enough detergent l Improper sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enougKdetergent I 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 Misus...
Страница 21: ...elp avoid accidental flooding while you are away for example due to a water pressure surge Winterizing your washer Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water stays in the washer freezing can damage it If your washer is stored or moved during freezing weather winterize it 1 Shut off both water faucets Disconnect the drain water inlet hoses 2 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V typ...
Страница 22: ... fuse with a time delay fuse of the circuit breaker has tripped A correct capacity Reset circuit breaker timedelay fuse has not been used Both hot and cold water faucets Open both faucets are not open Water supply hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Cycle control knob is not set or Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly pulled out Washer does not spin Lid is open Close lid firmly Power cord is n...
Страница 23: ... Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLlANCFNOUSEHOLD eWASNINa MACHINES YUDR SERVICE k REPAlR DRYER SERVICE L REPAlR SW WhIrlpool Appliances or SOE WMrlpool Appllam or Aulhorlzed Whklpool wlw Atihorlzed Whk ml Ssnrla Gomp rxw smvii Co ExnmpkrxYZ setvka CO 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark o...
Страница 24: ...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 S 82 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQU...