Whirlpool 7MWTW1950EW User Manual

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Use and Care Guide

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WASHER SAFETY ��2 SPECIFICATIONS ��3 WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? ��3 CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ��4 CYCLE GUIDE ��6 USING YOUR WASHER ��7 WASHER MAINTENANCE ��10 TROUBLESHOOTING ��12

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Washer Safety

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Specications

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 reﬂects 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.

1CWTW4815, 1CWTW4845, 2DWTW4705, 2DWTW4845

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.

Models

15 kg (33 lb)

17 kg (37 lb)

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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.

LOAD SIZE

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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 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.

WASH TEMP

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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.

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SOIL 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.

EXTRA RINSE

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

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WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer. Knob does not advance during the progress of the cycle, see cycle status/progress lights for each stage of the process. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

START/STOP BUTTON

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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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LOCKED/LID LOCKED

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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.

CYCLE STATUS/PROGRESS LIGHTS INDICATOR

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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 the Start/Stop button 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 the START/Pause button is

pressed, the cycle will pause. Closing the lid and/ or pressing the START/Pause button 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

Machine-wash silks, hand-washed fabrics

Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans

Cottons, linens, towels, and mixed garment loads

Large items such as sleeping bags, small comforters, jackets

Bright or darkly colored cottons, linens, casual and mixed loads

Heavily soiled white fabrics

Small loads, cottons, polyester, perm press

Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot

Fabrics requiring washing only

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

Hand-washed garments or dripping wet items

*All rinses are cold.

Delicate Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Jeans Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Towels Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Bulky Items Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Colors Cold High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts

Whites Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Quick Wash Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Warm

Cool Cold

Wash Only Hot

Warm

Cool Cold

Rinse &

Spin

Drain &

Spin

Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring

N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy

Cycle Details:

Speed:

Low 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.

High 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.

High Use this cycle for medium soiled cottons and mixed

fabric loads.

Low Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small

comforters. The washer will ﬁll with enough water to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins. Do not tightly pack basket.

stains while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired, but must use only cold water settings.

High Provides maximum wash action for heavily soiled garments

The washer will ﬁll in stages, providing maximum care and cleaning power for garments. If desired, add liquid chlorine bleach, non-chlorine bleach or Oxi products to the liquid bleach dispenser for maximum dirt and stain removal.

High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items

that are needed in a hurry.

No Spin 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.

No Spin Use this cycle when only the wash cycle is required. The

washer will ﬁll in stages, then begin the wash cycle. Once the wash cycle is complete, the washer will show that it's ready. Water will not drain for 12 hours if the lid remains closed. If the lid is open, water will drain after 10 minutes.

an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

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

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load

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

MAX FILL

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overﬁll, 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

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

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7� Select LOAD SIZE

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 most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items need to move freely.

9� Select SOIL LEVEL

(on some models)

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

8� Select WASH TEMP

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

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.

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

10� Select EXTRA RINSE, if desired

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 the START/STOP button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has ﬁnished, the CYCLE COMPLETE/DONE 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 1 or 2 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, 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/STOP button 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 the START/STOP button 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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