Whirlpool 2DWTW4740YQ, 2DWTW4800YQ, 2DWTW4840YW Use & Care Guide

TOP-LOADING

LAVADORA DE CARGA

WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

This manual contains useful information; read it before operating your washer.

Este manual contiene información útil; por favor léalo antes de operar su lavadora.

Table of Contents

WASHER SAFETY ��2 SPECIFICATIONS ��2 CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ��3 CYCLE GUIDE ��5 USING YOUR WASHER ��6 WASHER MAINTENANCE ��9 TROUBLESHOOTING ��11

SUPERIOR MANUAL DE

USO Y CUIDADO

SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA ��15 ESPECIFICACIONES ��15 PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ��16 GUÍA DE CICLOS ��18 USO DE SU LAVADORA ��19 MANTENIMIENTO DE LA LAVADORA ��22 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ��24

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WASHER SAFETY

SPECIFICATIONS

The units described in this Use and Care Guide are sold in multiple regions with different requirements for measuring capacity�

Capacity Measure

Dry Linen Capacity: A weight measure that reects a

maximum load size that can be loaded into the washer. NOM Capacity: A weight measure based on the Mexican

norm (NMX-J-521/1). This standard also applies in Colombia.

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2DWTW4800, 2DWTW4740,

1CWTW4800, 1CWTW4740

15 kg (33 lb) 17 kg (37 lb)

Models

2DWTW4840,

1CWTW4840

15 kg (33 lb)

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and options are available on all models.

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Model 1CWTW4840

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Model 1CWTW4740

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LOAD SIZE

Select the setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

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TEMPERATURE

Temperature control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

• Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

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OPTIONS (on some models)

The following options may be added to most cycles.

EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles.

FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED-YES

This option must be selected if using fabric softener during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE

This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the Extra Rinse options.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

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Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

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START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.

LID LOCKED

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To allow for proper spin operation, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/Pause/ Unlock again to resume the cycle.

CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS

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The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

FILL/SENSING

When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the washer will ll to the selected water level. If the lid is closed when the machine is done lling the lid will lock and the machine will begin operation.

If the lid is open when the water stops entering the

machine, the cycle will not begin until the lid has been closed and the START/PAUSE button is pressed. If the cycle has not been started within 10 minutes of the water lling the washer, the washer will pump out the water.

WASH

You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.

RINSE

You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the basket while lling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was selected.

Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to spin and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.

SPIN

The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.

DONE

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results.

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CYCLE GUIDE

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:

Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans

Cottons, linens, sheets, and mixed garment loads

Lightweight cotton fabrics

No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics

Lightly-soiled no-iron fabrics and synthetics

Large items such as sleeping bags, small comforters, jackets

Cycle:

Super

Wash

Normal

Heavy

Normal

Regular

Normal

Light

Casual or

Casual

Regular

Casual

Light

Bulky Items

Wash

Temperature*:

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Spin

Speed:

High

Low

Cycle Details:

Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items than for others because they will absorb more water than other fabric types.

Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle uses spray rinses only. Use this cycle for cleaning the interior of the washer. See “Washer Care.”

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. This cycle uses spray rinses only.

Use this cycle for lightly soiled mixed loads. This cycle uses spray rinses only.

Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.

Use this cycle to wash lightly-soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends.

Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small comforters. The washer will ll with enough water to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins. Do not tightly pack basket.

Machine-wash silks, lingerie, washable wools

Heavily soiled fabrics

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

Dripping wet or hand-washed items

NOTE: Be sure to select Fabric Softener Added-Yes, if adding fabric softener to load (depending on model). *All rinses are cold.

Delicate Low

Soak

Rinse &

Spin

Drain &

Spin

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Cold rinse only High

No Spin

HighN/A

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before washing.

Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.

Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after a power failure. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a power failure.

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USING YOUR WASHER

1� Sort and prepare your laundry

• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.

• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.

• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.

• Treat stains promptly.

• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.

Helpful Tips:

• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.

• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items.

• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

2� Add laundry products

Add a measured of amount of detergent or single-dose laundry packet into the basket.

If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use.

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3� Load laundry into washer

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator; load them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

4� Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser

5� Add fabric softener to dispenser

(on some models)

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.

IMPORTANT:

• Dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max ll line arrows. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option or Fabric Softener Added with Extra Rinse option.

• Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load

During the nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed lling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the START/ Pause/Unlock button again to start the washer.

MAX FILL

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

6� Select cycle

Model 1CWTW4840 shown

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide”.

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7� Select LOAD SIZE

Model 1CWTW4840 shown

Select the load size setting most suitable for your load. Small will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely.

8� Select TEMPERATURE

9� Select options, if desired

(on some models)

Model 1CWTW4840 shown

Select the desired cycle options. If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select one of the Fabric Softener Added-Yes options.

10� Press START/Pause/Unlock

to begin wash cycle

Model 1CWTW4840 shown

Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are tap cold.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Wash Temp

Hot

Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting.

Warm

Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

Cool

Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

Cold

This is the temperature from your faucet. If your tap cold water is very cold, warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergent.

Suggested Fabrics

Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils

Bright colors Moderate to light soils

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Dark colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has nished, the DONE indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

IMPORTANT: After the washer basket lls to the selected water level, the lid must be closed before the wash cycle can start. If lling stops with the lid open, close the lid and press START button.

Unlocking the lid to add garments

If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments: Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the

washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.

If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump out automatically.

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WASHER MAINTENANCE

WATER INLET HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best

1� Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions

regarding the amount of detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2� Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not

exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3� Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help dry

out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue.

Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer

Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer

To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions provided above, and use this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:

Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer

Refer to the “Cycle Guide” for the optimal cycle for cleaning the inside of the washer. Use this cycle with washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach as described below.

Begin procedure 1� Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended for

Best Performance):

a� Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items. b� Place a washer cleaner tablet in the bottom of the

washer basket.

c� Do not place a washer cleaner tablet in the detergent

dispenser.

d� Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the

washer when following this procedure.

e� Close the washer lid. f� Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside

of the washer.

g� Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle

must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE once or twice (depending on model). After the cycle has stopped, run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.

WASHER CARE (cont�)

2� Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative):

a� Open the washer lid and remove any clothing

or items.

b� Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach

to the bleach compartment.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time.

c� Close the washer lid. d� Do not add any detergent or other chemical

to the washer when following this procedure.

e� Select the cycle recommended for cleaning the inside

of the washer.

f� Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle

must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE once or twice (depending on model). After the cycle has stopped, run a RINSE & SPIN cycle to rinse cleaner from washer.

Cleaning the Dispensers

After a period of using your washer, you may nd some residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. If your model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the drawer and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills. Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not use abrasive products.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:

1� Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2� Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due

to water pressure surge.

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer

where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer.

To winterize washer:

1� Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2� Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer

on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.

3� Unplug washer or disconnect power.

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