Whirlpool 4KWTW5600JW, 4KWTW5700JW, 4KWTW5800JW, 4KWTW5900JW Owner's Manual

TOP-LOADING HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE Read All Instructions Prior to Use

Table of Contents (Original instructions)

WASHER SAFETY..............................................................	2	CYCLE GUIDE....................................................................	7
WHAT’S UNDER THE LID.................................................	4	USING YOUR WASHER.....................................................	9
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................	4	WASHER MAINTENANCE...............................................	12
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.................................	5	TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................	14

4KWTW5600JW1 4KWTW5700JW1 4KWTW5800JW1 4KWTW5900JW1

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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:

n Read all instructions before using the washer.

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

nDo not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapours 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 taps 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.

nThis appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning safe use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety. Such persons must also understand the possible hazards involved during use.

nCleaning and user maintenance by children must be supervised.

nChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

nChildren less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

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.

n Do not tamper with controls.

nDo not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be faulty.

nDo not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

Repairs and servicing should only be carried out by Whirlpool authorized service personnel.

n See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.

nIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Whirlpool authorized service personnel in order to avoid a hazard.

nUse only new hoses to connect the appliance to the water supply. Used hoses must not be used and should be discarded.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

nThe appliance must be disconnected from its power source during service and when replacing parts. The power cord plug should be visible at all times once disconnected to verify that power remains removed.

nAfter installation, access to power cord must be maintained at all times in order to ensure immediate deactivation of the washer in case of emergency.

n Water pressure of 55 kPa–862 kPa (8 psi–125 psi). n IEC capacity: 12 kg

nDo not use an extension cord or an electrical portable outlet device.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

nDo not use this washer if it appears to be damaged or is defective. Contact the owner of the washer to have proper repairs made.

n Do not use this washer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

Plug into an earthed outlet.

Do not remove earth pin.

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What’s New Under the Lid?

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

Lid Locked

When the Lid Locked light is on, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When the light is off, the lid is unlocked and can be opened. If you need to open the lid to add a garment, you must press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock and the Lid Locked light will only turn off 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.

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.

IMPORTANT:

ɃWasher will not operate if the lid is open.

ɃWasher will not begin to fill with water until the lid is closed.

ɃThe washer cycle will cancel and water will automatically drain if the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes.

Specifications

These units are sold in multiple regions with different requirements for measuring capacity. Below are a few of the valid forms of measure posted on this product:

Dry Linen Capacity: A weight measure in load size that reflects the volumetric size of the washer basket.

Rated Capacity: This represents the maximum capacity of dry linens and textiles which the manufacturer declares can be treated in a specific cycle.

GULF (GSO) Capacity: A capacity measure that represents the capacity at which performance testing was completed.

GULF (GSO) Water Consumption: Water consumption which the manufacturer declares will be used in a specific cycle.

IMPORTANT: This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

ɃStaff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;

ɃFarm houses;

ɃBy clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments;

ɃBed and breakfast-type environments;

ɃAreas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

Models	4KWTW5600JW1
	4KWTW5700JW1
	4KWTW5800JW1
	4KWTW5900JW1
Rated Voltage	220–240 V
Rated Frequency	60 Hz
Rated Current (Maximum)	4.0 A
Rated Power Input	885 W
Dry Linen Capacity	15 kg (33 lb)
(Maximum)
Rated Capacity	12 kg (26 lb)
GULF (GSO) Capacity	12 kg (26 lb)
GULF (GSO) Water	136 liters
Consumption
Inlet Water Pressure	862 kPa
(Maximum)
Inlet Water Pressure	55 kPa
(Minimum)
GULF (GSO) Inlet Water	690 kPa
Pressure (Maximum)
GULF (GSO) Inlet Water	138 kPa
Pressure (Minimum)
Height	1092 mm (43")
Width	699 mm (271⁄2")
Depth	686 mm (27")

NOTE: Sound Pressure Level, Lpa: 58 dBA (uncertainty, kPa: +/–10 dBA).

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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.

1SOIL LEVEL

Soil Level settings adjust the agitation time as needed for your load. The Light setting is for lightly soiled garments and the Heavy setting is for garments that need longer wash time to release the soils from the fabric.

2WASH TEMP

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming warm and cool water. This ensures the correct temperature is used to maximize cleaning while protecting the garments.

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.

NOTES:

ɃThe temperature of hot and cold water depends upon the temperature of the water entering your washer.

ɃWarm and cool water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

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

3DEEP FILL (on some models)

Set at “Yes” to add extra water to any cycle. Water will be added automatically, with the amount determined by the size of the load.

NOTE: Washer will continue to operate with agitation even as water is added.

4WASH CYCLE KNOB

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.

5START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON

ɃPress to start the selected cycle.

ɃPress again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

ɃPress and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.

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

Use to Manually Soak Garments:

Press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and keep the lid closed. After items have soaked for the desired time, press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to resume the wash cycle.

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6 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR

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.

SENSING FILL

When the Start/Stop/Pause/Unlock Lid button is pressed, the washer will fill with water and begin the wash cycle.

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.

FINAL SPIN/SPIN

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

CYCLE COMPLETE/DONE

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

LID LOCKED/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 off, the lid is unlocked and can be opened.

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

7EXTRA RINSE (on some models)

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

NOTE: To open the lid during the rinse or extra rinse phase after the first spin, you must first press START/STOP/ PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to unlock the lid.

8PRESOAK (on some models)

This option can be used to automatically add a presoak time to a wash cycle. Items will gently tumble through the detergent and water for the selected time to help loosen tough stains.

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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:
	Sturdy fabrics,	Jeans	Hot	High	Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle
	colorfast items,		Warm		uses spray rinses only. Use this cycle for cleaning the
	towels, jeans		Cool		interior of the washer. See “Washer Care.”
			Cold
			Tap Cold
	Heavily soiled white	Whites	Hot	High	This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load
	fabrics		Warm		at the proper time for improved whitening of your heavily
			Cool		soiled white fabrics. This cycle combines high-speed wash
			Cold		action and high-speed spin speed. For maximum soil and
			Tap Cold		stain removal, use the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser for
					liquid chlorine bleach, color-safe bleach, or Oxi product
					laundry boosters. This cycle can also be used for sturdy
					color fabrics, such as towels, without liquid chlorine bleach.
	Cotton heavy soiled	Deep Clean/	Hot	High	Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
	bright or darkly	Heavy Wash**	Warm		and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
	colored items, linens,		Cool		This cycle complies with SASO 2885 (standard cotton
	casual, and mixed		Cold		program 40°C using Cold temperature and standard cotton
	loads		Tap Cold		program 60°C using Hot temperature).
	Large items such	Bulky Items	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and
	as sheets, sleeping		Warm		small comforters. The washer will fill with enough water
	bags, small		Cool		to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle
	comforters, jackets,		Cold		begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles.
	small washable rugs		Tap Cold
	Heavily soiled fabrics	Soak	Hot	No Spin	Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on
			Warm		fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and
			Cool		soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the
			Cold		washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.
			Tap Cold
	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.
	Dripping wet or	Drain &	N/A	High	This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
	hand-washed items	Spin			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.
	Heavy soiled bright	Colors with	Hot	High	Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts
	darkly colored items,	Soak	Warm		stains while caring for fabrics. This cycle will have a Soak
	linens, casual, and		Cool		integrated automatically at the beginning of the cycle.
	mixed loads		Cold		Settings may be adjusted as desired but cold water is
			Tap Cold		suggested to use.
	Small loads,	Quick Wash	Warm	High	Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2–3
	cottons, polyester,		Cold		items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle features
	permanent press		Tap Cold		a spray rinse.
	Machine-wash silks,	Delicate	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
	lingerie, washable		Warm		“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
	wools		Cool		label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
			Cold		washing. This cycle features a spray rinse.
			Tap Cold
	Bright or darkly colored	Colors/	Cold	High	Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts
	cottons, linens, casual,	Cold Wash	Tap Cold		stains while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted
	and mixed loads				as desired but must use only cold water settings.
	No-iron fabrics,	Casual	Hot	Low	Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
	cottons, permanent		Warm		sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent
	press, linens,		Cool		press, and blends.
	synthetics		Cold
			Tap Cold
	*All rinses are cold.

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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:
	Casual and mixed	Deep Water	Hot	High	Provides additional water and alternating wash action for
	loads, jeans, towels,	Wash	Warm		heavily soiled mixed loads. Water-level sensing process
	sturdy fabrics		Cool		may take longer for some items than for others because
			Cold		they will absorb more water than other fabric types.
			Tap Cold
	No clothes in washer	Clean Washer	Hot	-	Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your
			Warm		washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water
			Cool		level. Use with a Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine
			Cold		bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This
			Tap Cold		cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
					IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the
					washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with
					an empty wash tub.
					NOTE: If your model does not have the Clean Washer cycle,
					clean the inside of your washer using the Bulky Items cycle
					with a hot water temperature.
	Cottons, linens, and	Normal	Hot	High	Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
	mixed garment loads		Warm		loads. This cycle features a progressive spray rinse.
			Cool
			Cold
			Tap Cold

*All rinses are cold.

**The test program used at the 40°C standard cotton program and the 60°C standard cotton program. With clarification of the following data of each program:

	Cotton 40°C	Cotton 60°C	Cotton 60°C
	Half Load	Half Load	Full Load
1. Number of Washing Cycles	1	1	1
a) Water quantity for each washing cycle (L)	24.8	24.8	42.5
b) Time for each washing cycle (minutes)	5.5	5.5	6
2. Number of Rinse Cycles	2	2	2
a) Water quantity for rinse cycle #1 (L)	33.4	32.8	48.3
a) Water quantity for rinse cycle #2 (L)	46.9	46.6	72.1
b) Time for rinse cycle #1 (minutes)	258	258	260
b) Time for rinse cycle #2 (minutes)	14	14	17
3. Number of Spin Cycles	2	2	2
a) Time for each spin cycle #1 (minutes)	3	3	3
a) Time for spin cycle #2 (minutes)	4	4	4

NOTE: “Wash” LED might be turned on during all Agitation phase. This is normal and exclusive to this cycle.

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USING YOUR WASHER

Plug into an earthed outlet.

Do not remove earth pin.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

2. Add laundry products

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

ɃSort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.

ɃSeparate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

ɃSeparate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

ɃDo not dry items if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.

ɃTreat stains promptly.

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

ɃMend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.

Helpful Tips:

ɃWhen washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly.

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

ɃTurn 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 items.

Add a measured amount of HE

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.

IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.

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

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3. Load laundry into washer	5. Add fabric softener
	Fabric softener	Water

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 HE 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

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.

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow

manufacturer’s directions for correct amount MAX FILL of fabric softener based on your load size.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the

dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.

6. Select cycle

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

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7. Select soil level

9. Select rinse option and water level

Once you select a cycle, select the soil level by turning the Soil Level knob to the desired setting.

8. Select wash temperature

Once you select a cycle, select the wash temperature by turning the Wash Temp knob to the desired setting.

Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your items.

	Wash Temp	Suggested Fabrics
	Hot	Whites and pastels
	Some cold water is added to save	Durable items
	energy. This may be cooler than	Heavy soils
	your hot water heater setting.
	Warm	Bright colors
	Some cold water will be added, so	Moderate to light soils
	this may be cooler than what your
	previous washer provided.
	Cool	Colors that bleed
	Warm water is added to assist in	or fade
	soil removal and to help dissolve	Light soils
	detergents.
	Cool is slightly warmer than Cold.
	Cold	Dark colors that
	Warm water may be added to	bleed or fade
	assist in soil removal and to help	Light soils
	dissolve detergents.
	Tap Cold	Dark colors that
	This is the temperature	bleed or fade
	from your faucet.	Light soils

Select the number of rinses by turning the Rinse Option knob to the desired setting.

IMPORTANT: The Rinse Option knob must be set to an option “with Fabric Softener” when using the fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will automatically sense the appropriate water level for the load size and type.

Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will automatically add more water to any cycle at any time during the wash cycle.

NOTE: The cycle will be longer due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water Wash setting.

10. Press START/STOP/PAUSE/

UNLOCK LID to begin wash cycle

Press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the Done progress light will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and avoid rusting of metal

hooks, zippers, and snaps.

Unlocking the lid to add garments

If you need to add one or two missed garments after the wash has started, simply open the lid and this will pause the cycle. After adding the garments, simply close the lid and the cycle will resume. The washer may add some additional water to

offset the added garments.

If, instead, you press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to pause the cycle and then open the lid to add garments, you will need to press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID after

closing the lid to resume the cycle.

NOTE: Washer will not fill with the lid open.

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

Manual soak
If you would like to manually soak your garments at any time
during the wash portion of the cycle, press START/STOP/
PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and leave the lid closed. Once your
desired soak time has elapsed, press START/STOP/PAUSE/
UNLOCK LID again to continue the cycle. As long as the
lid remains closed, your soak time can be longer than 10
minutes. However, if the lid is opened during the soak and
remains open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump
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