Whirlpool 3DWTW3000FW, 4GWTW3000FW, 2DWTW4705, 2DWTW4815, 2DWTW4845 Owner's Manual

	LAVADORA DE
TOP-LOADING WASHER	CARGA SUPERIOR
USE AND CARE GUIDE	MANUAL DE USO
	Y CUIDADO

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		Índice
WASHER SAFETY	2	SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA	16
SPECIFICATIONS	3	ESPECIFICACIONES	17
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?	3	¿QUÉ HAY DE NUEVO DEBAJO DE LA TAPA?	17
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES	4	PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERÍSTICAS	18
CYCLE GUIDE	6	GUÍA DE CICLOS	20
USING YOUR WASHER	7	USO DE SU LAVADORA	21
WASHER MAINTENANCE	10	MANTENIMIENTO DE LA LAVADORA	24
TROUBLESHOOTING	12	SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS	26

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WASHER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

nRead all instructions before using the washer.

nDo not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite

or explode.

nDo not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

nUnder certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use

an open flame during this time.

nDo not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

nBefore the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid.

nDo not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is moving.

nDo not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

nDo not tamper with controls.

nDo not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

nSee “Electrical Requirements” located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.

nIf the washer power supply cord has a SCHUKO-type connection (male) plug, it must be connected to a SCHUKO-type female socket.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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

				2DWTW4705	1CWTW4705
				2DWTW4815	1CWTW4815
	Models	3DWTW3000FW	4GWTW3000FW	2DWTW4845	1CWTW4845
	Rated Voltage	220–240 V	220–240 V	120 V	120 V
	Rated Frequency	50 Hz	60 Hz	50 Hz	60 Hz
	Rated Current (Maximum)	4 Amps	4 Amps	6 Amps	6 Amps
	Dry Linen Capacity (Maximum)	15 kg (33 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)	15 kg (33 lb)
	IEC Capacity	15 kg (33 lb)	–	15 kg (33 lb)	–
	SASO Capacity	–	15 kg (33 lb)	–	15 kg (33 lb)
	NOM Capacity: A weight measure based on the	17 kg (37 lb)	17 kg (37 lb)	19 kg (41 lb)	19 kg (41 lb)
	Mexican norm (NMX-J-521/1).
	SASO Water Consumption	–	153 litres	–	153 litres
	Inlet Water Pressure (Maximum)	862 kPa	862 kPa	862 kPa	862 kPa
	Inlet Water Pressure (Minimum)	69 kPa	69 kPa	69 kPa	69 kPa
	SASO Inlet Water Pressure (Maximum)	–	690 kPa	–	690 kPa
	SASO Inlet Water Pressure (Minimum)	–	138 kPa	–	138 kPa
	Height	1067 mm (42")	1067 mm (42")	1067 mm (42")	1067 mm (42")
	Width	699 mm (271⁄2")	699 mm (271⁄2")	699 mm (271⁄2")	699 mm (271⁄2")
	Depth	686 mm (27")	686 mm (27")	686 mm (27")	686 mm (27")

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

Lid Lock

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened.

The lid will remain unlocked through the wash cycle, then lock before the first spin cycle begins. The lid will remain locked throughout the remainder of the cycles.

If you need to open the lid to add a garment after the lid has locked, you must press START/STOP and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock. Press START/STOP to resume the cycle.

IMPORTANT: After the washer basket fills to the selected water level, the lid must be closed before the wash cycle can start.

Sounds

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may

hear sounds and pauses that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the lid

lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for clothes to soak.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

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Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.

1LOAD SIZE

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

2WASH TEMP

Wash Temp 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.

•On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be cooler than your previous washer.

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

3SOIL LEVEL (on some models)

This option allows you to set the soil level based on the degree of dirt for the load you are washing.

4EXTRA RINSE

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

5WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer. The knob does not advance during the progress of the cycle; see cycle status/progress lights for each stage of the

process. See the “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

6START/STOP BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle. Press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.

NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid.

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7LOCKED/LID LOCKED

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid

will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press START/STOP. 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/STOP again to resume the cycle.

8 CYCLE STATUS/PROGRESS LIGHTS INDICATOR

The Cycle Status/Progress 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.

SENSING FILL

When Start/Stop is pressed, the washer will fill to the selected water level. If the lid is closed when the

washer is done filling, the washer will begin operation.

If the lid is opened or Start/Stop is pressed, the cycle will pause. Closing the lid and/or pressing Start/Stop will resume the cycle. If the cycle remains paused with the lid open for 10 minutes, the washer will pump out the water.

NOTE: The lid will remain unlocked throughout the wash cycle, then lock before the first spin cycle begins.

WASH

You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle. The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.

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 briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling.

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/FINAL SPIN

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

DONE/CYCLE COMPLETE

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 fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:	Cycle:	Temperature:*	Spin	Cycle Details:
			Speed:
Machine-wash	Delicate	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
silks, hand-washed		Warm		“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
fabrics		Cool		label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
		Cold		washing.
Sturdy fabrics,	Jeans	Hot	High	Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
colorfast items,		Warm		and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
towels, jeans		Cool		Water-level sensing process may take longer for some items
		Cold		than for others because they will absorb more water than
				other fabric types.
Cottons, linens,	Towels	Hot	High	Use this cycle for medium soiled cottons and mixed
towels, and mixed		Warm		fabric loads.
garment loads		Cool
		Cold
Large items such as	Bulky Items	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small
sleeping bags, small		Warm		comforters. The washer will fill with enough water to wet
comforters, jackets		Cool		down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins.
		Cold		Do not tightly pack basket.
Bright or darkly	Colors	Cold	High	Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts
colored cottons,				stains while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted
linens, casual and				as desired, but must use only cold water settings.
mixed loads
Heavily soiled	Whites	Hot	High	Provides maximum wash action for heavily soiled garments.
white fabrics		Warm		The washer will fill in stages, providing maximum care and
		Cool		cleaning power for garments. If desired, add liquid chlorine
		Cold		bleach, non-chlorine bleach, or Oxi products to the liquid
				bleach dispenser for maximum dirt and stain removal.
Small loads,	Quick Wash	Hot	High	Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of
cottons, polyester,		Warm		2–3 items that are needed in a hurry.
permanent press		Cool
		Cold
Heavily soiled fabrics	Soak	Hot	No Spin	Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on fabrics.
		Warm		The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After
		Cool		time has expired, water will drain, but the washer will not
		Cold		spin. Cycle is complete.
Fabrics requiring	Wash Only	Hot	No Spin	Use this cycle when only the wash cycle is required. The
washing only		Warm		washer will fill in stages, then begin the wash cycle. Once
		Cool		the wash cycle is complete, the washer will show that it is
		Cold		ready. Water will not drain for 12 hours if the lid remains
				closed. If the lid is open, water will drain after 10 minutes.
Swimsuits and items	Rinse &	Cold rinse only	High	Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring
requiring rinsing	Spin			an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power
without detergent				interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
Hand-washed	Drain &	N/A	High	This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
garments or dripping	Spin			fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this
wet items				cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing
				a cycle after a power failure.
*All rinses are cold.

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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 waterproof 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 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.	MAX FILL

IMPORTANT:

Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See the Max Fill line arrows.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load

During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press START/STOP 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 START/STOP again to start the washer.

6. Select cycle

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

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

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7. Select LOAD SIZE

9. Select SOIL LEVEL

(on some models)

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

Select the soil level by turning the Soil Level knob to the desired setting.

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Select WASH TEMP

10. Select EXTRA RINSE, if desired

Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature by turning the Wash Temp 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	Suggested Fabrics
	Hot	Whites and pastels
	Some cold water is added to save	Durable garments
	energy. This will be cooler than your	Heavy soils
	hot water heater setting.
	Warm	Bright colors
	Some cold water will be added, so	Moderate to light soils
	this will be cooler than what your
	previous washer provided.
	Cool	Colors that bleed or fade
	Warm water may be added to	Light soils
	assist in soil removal and to help
	dissolve detergents.
	Cold	Dark colors that bleed
	This is the temperature from your	or fade
	faucet. If your tap cold water is very	Light soils
	cold, warm water may be added
	to assist in soil removal and help
	dissolve detergent.

If you would like to add an extra rinse to any cycle, turn the knob to desired setting.

11. Press START/STOP to begin wash cycle

Press START/STOP to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the Done/Cycle Complete indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

Unlocking the Lid to Add Garments

If you need to open the lid to add one or two missed garments:

Press START/STOP; 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/STOP 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; this, 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.Clean Washer 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 START/STOP to start the cycle.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/STOP 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 START/STOP to start the cycle.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/STOP 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 find 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 finish, 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 flooding due to water pressure surge.

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