Страница 1: ...standing normal washer sounds 11 Understanding what happens in each cycle 12 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 12 Adding liquid chlorine bleach 13 Adding liquid fabric softener 14 Caring for Your Washer 15 Laundry Tips 16 Removing Stains 21 Troubleshooting 24 Requesting Assistance or Service 26 Warranty 28 1 800 253 l 301 Call us with questions or comments TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS WITH HAND WASHABLES CYC...
Страница 2: ...pliance 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 plate...
Страница 3: ...ire hazard or explosion Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials l Flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents kerosene gasoline etc should not be used or stored in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion l Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on or inside your was...
Страница 4: ... this 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 Water temperature Cycle signal Extra rinse selector P 6 selector P 8 CLEAN TOUCH panel PP 7 8 Liquid fabric softener dispenser P 14 Liquid chlorine I bleadh dispenser l On some models Other models have rotary knobs Model and ...
Страница 5: ...ired you may also add color safe bleach or extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle 2 OPTIONAL STEP If desired add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser See page 13 l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser 3 OPTIONAL STEP If desired on models with a liquid fabric softener dispenser pour measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser See page 14 l If yo...
Страница 6: ... Load Size Selector is a rotary knob Depending on your model your washer has three four or five load size settings Small OR Small OR Extra Medium Medium Small Large Large Small Extra Medium Large Large Extra Large l To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill turn the Selector to the desired new setting I Load Ske I OR Load Size 6 ...
Страница 7: ...CLEAN TOUCH panel l For all Selectors the top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water NOTE On CLEAN TOUCH models a colored indicator shows the setting you select 7 OPTIONAL STEP If desired on models with the Extra Rinse option set the CLEAN TOUCH Extra Rinse Selector to On to add an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle l Use the Extra Rinse opt...
Страница 8: ... Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want See pages 9 and 10 10 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer 11 OPTIONAL STEP If deslred on models with no liquid fabric softener dispenser add measured liquid fabric softener to the rinse water See page 14 I ws w 1 Options CLEAN TOUCH Selector r Stopping restarting your washer l To stop the washer at any time push i...
Страница 9: ...auses are normal for washer operation l Refer to page 12 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 features the Gentle Wash...
Страница 10: ...eds reduce wrinkling Use 6 minutes of wash time for cleaning lightly to moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits Hand Washables Cycle The Hand Washables cycle features brief low speed agitation 2 seconds and short soaks 28 seconds to gently clean special care items Low spin speeds reduce wrin kling Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled hand washables Wash small loads If it...
Страница 11: ... the Cycle 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 fr...
Страница 12: ...or washer operation l A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Normal and Permanent Press cycles WASH F 1 4 Fill Wash selected time I4 Drain No agitation The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains w 4 Spin RINSE Fill Rinse t l Drain No agitation w Spin Spray rinse l J Spin...
Страница 13: ... for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the 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 use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color...
Страница 14: ...he dispenser with both hands Squeeze and push upward with thumbs to remove l Clean dispenser by holding under water faucet Replace after cleaning NOTE Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser The dispenser is for liquid fabric softener use only Models with no fabric softener dispenser installed l Always dilute fabric softeners with l 2 cup 125 mL ...
Страница 15: ...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 winterize washer To use washer again 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 16: ...truction sturdy cottons knits delicate items corduroy synthetics perma nent press When possible turn lint givers inside out Loading l Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the IL2 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...
Страница 17: ... 6 pair shorts 1 bath mat 1 blouse 2 shirts 2 slacks 2 blouses Delicates 3 shirts 8 handkerchiefs 3 camisoles 2 pillowcases 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress Saving energy l Use warm or cold wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites l Use cold rinses l Wash full loads l Use lower water levels when washing small loads l Av...
Страница 18: ...m rinse 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 ...
Страница 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ... 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 22: ...rm 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 aero...
Страница 23: ...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 Wash...
Страница 24: ...ting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Not enough detergent Load too wet after spin Shrlnking 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 25: ...aker 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 I I s the washer making noises see page 1l or vibrating 111 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 pr...
Страница 26: ...bor Ml 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of El authorized Whirlpool service SERVKE companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our ...
Страница 27: ... 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 e 94 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL ...
