Whirlpool 6ALSR7244MW User Guide

WASHER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

This information covers several different models. Your washer may vary from the model shown and may not have all the cycles and features described. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Cycle Selections

CYCLES LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS AGITATE/

COTTONS

HEAVY DUTY

EVERYDAY WEAR

WOOLENS

DELICATES

You should select a Wash/Rinse temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results, use the warmest wash water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

Your washer uses automatic temperature control to maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water. This helps eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent cleaning results. The cold wash is regulated at approximately 24°C by adding small amounts of hot water during the cold fill. The warm wash is maintained at approximately 38°C.

Cottons and linens, loads that are moderately or heavily soiled.

Heavily soiled loads. Review detergent use instructions.

Permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.

Lightly to moderately soiled washable woolens and washable knits.

Lightly to moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.

Temperature Control

A wash time should be selected based on the soil level of your load. You may choose Heavy Duty, Normal or Light.

You should use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a normal wash cycle.

Features a cool down, rinse and low-speed final spin to reduce wrinkling.

Features a series of brief agitations and soaks, followed by a short spin.

Load Size or Water Level Control

Adjust water level to load size. Clothes should move freely. To change to a higher water level after agitation starts, you may turn knob to desired setting.

On models with a variable Load Size or Water Level control, you should turn the knob to RESET, then to desired setting.

SPIN SPEEDS

High/High 6 - 15 minutes

High/High 15 minutes

High/Low 6 - 10 minutes

Intermittent Low/Low

APPROXIMATE WASH TIMES

6 minutes

4 minutes

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Printed in U.S.A.

12/03

WASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................ 1

WASHER SAFETY............................................ 2

WASHER USE .................................................. 3

WASHER CARE ............................................... 4

TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 5

WARRANTY...................................................... 8

Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section. Additional help is available by calling:

Whirlpool Customer Interaction Centre

1-300-363-344 (Australia)

0-800-442-584 (New Zealand)

Our consultants provide assistance with:

■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances

■ Installation information

■ Use and maintenance procedures

■ Accessory and repair parts sales

■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service

companies

Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service.

NOTE: If the power supply cord of this washer is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord (Part Number 8541726) available from the dealer from whom you purchased the washer or a Whirlpool designated service company.

Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at www.whirlpool.com.au.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located under the washer lid.

Dealer name____________________________________________________

Serial number __________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone number __________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

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WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

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

precautions, including the following:

■ Read all instructions before using the washer.

■ Do not wash articles that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

■ Do 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.

■ Under 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 washing machine, 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.

■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.

■ The appliance is not intended for use by young children

or infirm persons without supervision.

■ Before the washer is removed from service or

discarded, remove the door or lid.

■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator

is moving.

■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or

attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

■ See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.

■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

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WASHER USE

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.

SUPER CAPACITY and SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair pants 3shirts

3 pair jeans 1 coverall

Mixed Load

3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs

Mixed Load

2 double sheets or 1kingsizesheet(s) 4 pillowcases 6T-shirts

6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

WARNING

Towels

10 bath towels 10 hand towels

14 washcloths 1 bath mat

EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Towels

8 bath towels 8 hand towels

10 washcloths 1 bath mat

Starting Your Washer

Delicates

3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties

2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby’s dress

Delicates

3 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties

2 bras 2 nighties

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add

powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and

small items. Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

2. (OPTIONAL) Add liquid chlorine bleach. NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use.

Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later. To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer basket. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use more than the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.

Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically earth this appliance. Do not use an extension cord or an electrical portable

outlet device. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Style 1: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)

■ Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser. Pour

measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach is immediately fed into washer and is diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.

Style 2: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models)

■ Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

■

Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best cleaning and so that bleach can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the load.

3. (OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener. NOTE:

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric softener with warm water. Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not use it in every load, or use less of it in each load.

Style 1:

■ Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour

Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)

■ In the final rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been

4. Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the

lid open.

With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)

measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the dispenser opening.

diluted with 250 mL warm water.

5. Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct

setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the

type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 21ºC, detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).

7. (OPTIONAL) EXTRA RINSE selector (on some models). For an

additional rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. On some models, the EXTRA RINSE feature is part of the cycle.

8. (OPTIONAL) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

selector. Set this selector to ON if you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is complete.

9. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the

wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer:

■ To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle

Control knob.

■ To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the

Cycle Control knob.

WASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.

Clean your washer interior by mixing 250 mL of chlorine bleach and 500 mL of detergent. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.

Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models):

1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and

squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.

2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it. NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener

dispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing do not wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric softener only.

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.

Moving & Storage

Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Winterizing your washer

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet

hoses. Pour 1 L of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.

2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds

to mix the antifreeze and water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. To use washer again

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

Turn on both water faucets.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL of

detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Storage, non-use or vacation care

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should:

1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid

accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

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