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UseAndCare

A Note to You

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Washer Safety

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Parts and Features

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Operating Your Washer

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Other Features

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Laundry Tips

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Caring for Your

Washer..

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Removing Stains

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Troubleshooting

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Requesting Assistance or Service

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ONE AND TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

3360469 Rev.

A Note to You

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool* washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of troublefree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

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

page 4 for location of plate).

Dealer Name

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

Dealer Address address, and telephone number.

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special

This symbol alerts you to such dangers

attention to these symbols and follow any

as personal injury burns fire and

instructions given. Here is a brief explana-

tion of the symbol.

1 electrical shock. ’ ’ ’

l Read all instructions before using your

washer.

.Do not machine wash or machine dry

items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire 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.

.Do not allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl on or inside your washer.

Supervise children closely when your washer is used near them.

@Before your washer is removed from

service or discardecl, remove the lid to

prevent accidental entrapment.

*After starting a cycle, do not reach into

the basket unless the Cycle Control

Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.

.Do not tamper with the controls.

l If your hot water has not been used re-

cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near

your faucet while it is open. Please shave only a qualified person install, re-

pair, or replace parts on washer.

Maintain washer properly.

*Protect washer from the weather and

keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

@Install and level washer on a floor that

can support the weight.+ *Connect washer to the correct 3-prong

outlet, electrical supply, water supply,

and drain.+ @Ground washer properly.+ + See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Understanding your responsibilities

l Store laundry aids ancl other materials in a

l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia

cool, dry place where (children cannot reach them (in a locked cabinet if possible).

l Read and follow instructions on packages

of detergent and launclry aids, especially warnings and precautions.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with

vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-

ing to service your washer.

l Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.

Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer.

NOTE: The drawings in this book may 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.

Temperature selector,

, Extra rinse option+

(P. 6j

Load size

selector

(P. 5)

Fabric softener dispenser+

(P. 12) Agitator y

I I

(P. 11)

Cycle control

knob (P. 5)

Model and serial

number plate

(under lid)

Liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser+

(P. 12)

On your

control panel:

means Off

+Available on some models

Basket

Tub

MAGIC CLEAN*

lint filter

(not shown)

(P.11)

Operating Your Washer

Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a

NOTE: If your washer has a Consumer Buy

sorted load in the washer before starting.

Guide, remove it and place it in your

Use

See page 13 for additional laundry tips.

and Care Guide.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1. Select a load size and water temperature.

2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on

the knob’s outer ring points to the number

in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. Refer to pages 6-9 for additional information

to help you make selections. Stopping and restarting 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

necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a load size

Your washer has either a rotary knob or slide Load Size Selector. Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds with the size load you want to wash.

Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See pages 13 and 14 for additional loading information.

l If your washer has a rotary knob Load

Size Selector, turn it to the desired load

size.

Knob Selector

continued on next page

l If your machine has a slide Load Size Selec-

tor, you may set the load size anywnere on or between the Small and Ex Large settings.

To change the load size setting after the

washer has started to fill, move the Selector

to the desired new setting.

NOTE:

If your washer has RESET on the Load Size Selector, change the load size selection by first moving the Selector to RESET, then to the new load size.

Slide Selector with “Reset”

Knob Selector with “Reset”

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Your washer has a rotary knob, CLEAN TOUCH* or push button Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed. The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water.

NOTE:

On CLEAN TOUCH models, an indicator glows above the water temperatures selected.

Knob Selector Push Button Selector

Selecting a cycle and time

You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section.

l Pages 7-9: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time.

l Page 10: Use this page to help you under-

stand what happens during a wash cycle.

Regular cycle

(I speed models)

The Regular cycle featu,res high spin speeds to shorten drying time.

(2 speed models)

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time.

(all models)

l Use NORMAL, lo-14 milnutes of wash

time, to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled.

l Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to

clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

(1 speed models)

The Permanent Press c:ycle features a cooldown rinse.

(2 speed models)

The Permanent Press c:ycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low.spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

(all models)

Use 8-l 2 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics

that are moderately soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle. This is norrnal for washer operation.

Cycles may vary with model

Regular cycle

Knits Gentle cycle

(2 speed models)

The Knits Gentle cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Shorter spins reduce wrinkling.

l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean

delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Woollens cycle

(on some models)

The Woollens cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Select warm wash and warm rinse water when using this cycle.

l Use this 4 minute cycle for washable

woollens and knits that are lightly soiled.

Short cycle

(1 speed models)

The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle and shorter spins for gentle soil removal.

l Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean

delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Soak cycle

(on some models)

The manual Soak cycle features a brief

period of agitation, and a soak, to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

l After the Soak cycle ends, turn the Cycle

Control Knob to PRE-WASH or SPIN.

l Use warm water when soaking laundry.

(See page 18 for stain removal informa-

tion.) Use the amount of detergent or

presoak additive recommended by manu-

facturer.

Knits Gentle cycle

Woollens cycle

Soak cycle

Pre-Wash cycle

(on some models)

The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief 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 18 for stain removal information.

l After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add

detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

(on some models)

Super Wash automatically prewashes the laundry and advances into the Regular cycle. (The washer does not need to be reset after

the Super Wash cycle.) Use this cycle when

washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal.

l For proper cleaning, use double the amount

of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.

NOTE: The machine pauses during Super Wash. This is normal for washer operation.

Pre-Wash cycle

Super Wash cycle

Using rinse and spin

NOTE: If your washer has the Extra Rinse option, see page 11.

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.

Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to selected load size, agitates, drains,

and spins.

Using drain and spin

NOTE: If your washer has the Extra Rinse option, move the Extra Rinse Selector to OFF.

A drain and spin may help shorten drying

times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer drains and spins.

What happens in each cycle

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a

number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating

immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to 0 (OFF) and the cycle ends.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for ‘washer operation.

(2 speed models)

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.

WASH RINSE

Fill

F-l

Fill

Wash selected time

Rinse

Drain (or partial drain+)

No agitation

+The Permanent Press cycle partially

drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

Soin

Drain-No agitation

k&J

Spin-Spray rinse

Spin

Other Features

Your washer may have some of the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer.

Using the extra rinse option

(on some models)

If your washer has an Extra Rinse Selector,

you can set it to On to add an additional

rinse to the end of the wash cycle.

Use the extra rinse option when using extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle or either of the following cycles: Regular or

Permanent Press.

Depending on your washer model, you

may have a rotary knob, CLEAN TOUCH*, or push button Extra Rinse

Selector.

Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse

On. The washer automatically adds an

extra rinse and spin to the cycle.

If you do not want an extra rinse and spin,

select Extra Rinse Off.

Rotary Knob

CLEAN TOUCH

NOTE: On CLEAN TOUCH models, the

“On” indicator lights when Extra Rinse

is selected.

Push Button

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water passes over the filter, separating the lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove

any lint collected in the tub or strainer.

MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter

interior

Using the fabric softener dispenser

(on some models)

1. Add detergent and load the basket.

2. Pour liquid fabric softener into the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load.

3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the opening.

4. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final

rinse.

NOTE: Do not stop the washer before the

rinse pat-t of the cycle begins. Staining

can occur.

5. Flush dispenser periodically with warm water.

NOTE: Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed. Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser. The dispenser can clog.

Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

(on some models)

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do

not guess. Never use more than 250 mL

(1 cup) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions 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

and dispensed automatically during wash

part of cycle.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or all-fabric bleach to your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid

chlorine bleach use only.

Laundry Tips

This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information.

Preparing clothes for washing

Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid

l Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid

snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer

interior. Remove non-

washable trim and ornaments.

Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt.

pilling.

l Tie strings-and sashes so they will not

tangle.

l Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. l Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing

Stains” on pages 18-20.)

l Stained or wet garments should be

washed promptly for best results.

Sorting

l Separate heavily-soiled items from lightly-

l Separate dark colors from light colors,

soiled ones, even if they

colbrfast items from noncolorfast items. would normally be washed together. Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics,

l Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy

cottons, knits, delicate items).

permanent press). When possible, turn lint givers inside out.

l Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the

top of the basket, but do not wrap items around the agitator. Items should move easily through wash water for

best cleaning and wrinkle-free

results. Items should sinkand reappear later.

l Load washer properly and select correct

load size setting. Overloading or packing the machine, and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can:

- cause poor cleaning.

- increase wrinkling.

- create excessive lint.

-wear out items faster (because of pilling).

l Load by the amount of space items take

up, not by their weight.

l Mix large and small items in each load.

l!!iEl

Load evenly to maintain

washer balance. An offbalance load can make the

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washer vibrate during spin.

l Use a large load size setting to reduce

wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits. These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

l Reduce wash time when using a small

load size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time.

Loading suggestions

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Heavy Work

Permanent

Clothes

Press

2 pair pants

1 double sheet

3 shirts

1 tablecloth

3 pair jeans

1 dress

1 coverall

1 blouse

Knits

2 slacks

3 shirts

2 slacks

2 blouses

pillowcases 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work

Permanent

Clothes

Press

3 pair pants

2 double or 1

3 shirts

king

4 pair jeans

size sheet

1 coverall

1 tablecloth

1 overall

1 dress

Knits

1 blouse

3 slacks

2 slacks

3 blouses

3 shirts

6 shirts

2 pillowcases

4 tops 4 dresses

Mixed Load 2 double or

1 king size sheet 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts

6 pair shorts

2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

Mixed Load

3 (double

sheets

4 pillowcases

8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts

2 shirts 2 blouses

8 handkerchiefs

Towels 8 bath towels

8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 1 bathmat

Delicates 2 camisoles

4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths 1 bathmat

Delicates

3 camisoles

1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties

1 baby’s dress

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size

setting.

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 Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent

and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil.

l Use your washer during off-peak hours -

usually early morning and late evening. (Ask your power company.)

Water Guidelines

Selecting water temperatures

WASH WATER TEMPERATURE+ SUGGESTED FABRICS

COMMENTS

HOT 54°C (130°F) or above

l Work clothes

l Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

l Sturdy whites/colorfast

0 Removes oils, perspiration, greasy

pastels

soils, and stains

l Diapers

0 Prevents graying or yellowing

WARM 32”-44°C

(go”-1 10°F)

COLD 21”-32°C

(70”-9O’F)

l Dark/noncolorfast colors

l Best for lightly soiled to moderately

l Permanent press items

soiled items

l Nylon, polyester, acrylics,

l Safe for most fabric finishes

silks, woolens

l Less fading and dye bleeding

l Knits/delicate fabrics

l Reduces wrinkling

l Extra-sensitive colors

l Best for very lightly soiled items

l Noncolorfast items

l Saves hot water

l Hand washables

l Best rinse water temperature

+The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, on some models,

warm rinses are available with hot washes and warm washes. Warm rinse water provides

better water extraction than cold rinse water, but may increase wrinkling when line drying. In

cold climates, warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load.

Checking hot water

temperature

Your hot water should be 54°C (130°F) 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 you do not have a faucet at your washer site, collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer.

2. Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the water to check the temperature.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 21 “C (70°F) detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove, and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.

Water hardness

Many poor washing results can be traced to the hardness of the wash water. To check your water hardness:

l City water - ask the city water company.

l Well water - ask the local water authority.

Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon or parts/million. If your water is more than 8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/ million, you should consider:

l Installing a water softener. l Using more detergent. l Using a packaged water conditioner. l Not using soap.

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