Whirlpool 8539781 User Manual
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ONE SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
LAVADORAS
AUTOMÁTICAS DE UNA
VELOCIDAD
Manual de uso y cuidado
8539781
Table of Contents/Índice...................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ÍNDICE
WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4
WASHER USE.................................................................................5
Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................5
Loading.........................................................................................5
Normal Sounds ............................................................................5
Starting Your Washer...................................................................6
Selecting a Cycle and Time .........................................................7
Rinse and Spin .............................................................................7
Drain and Spin..............................................................................7
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................7
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener .....................................................7
WASHER CARE .............................................................................8
Cleaning Your Washer .................................................................8
Water Inlet Hoses.........................................................................8
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care...........................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................8
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................10
SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA.................................................11
PARTES Y CARACTERÍSTICAS..................................................12
USO DE LA LAVADORA...............................................................13
Para comprender los ciclos de lavado ......................................13
Cómo cargar la lavadora............................................................13
Sonidos normales.......................................................................13
Puesta en marcha de la lavadora...............................................14
Cómo seleccionar un ciclo y tiempo..........................................15
Enjuagar y exprimir.....................................................................15
Desaguar y exprimir ...................................................................15
Cómo agregar el blanqueador líquido con cloro.......................16
Cómo agregar el suavizante líquido de telas.............................16
CUIDADO DE LA LAVADORA .....................................................16
Limpieza de su lavadora ............................................................16
Mangueras de entrada del agua................................................16
Cuidado durante las vacaciones,
el almacenamiento y las mudanzas...........................................16
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................17
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................19
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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 follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
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
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
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
■ Do 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.
■ 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 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.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
used near children.
■ Before the washer is removed from service or
remove the door or lid.
■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
discarded,
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 manual or in published user-repair instructions
that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
■ See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed
below.
Control panel
Control panel
1.
Model and serial number label
2.
Agitator
3.
Lid
4.
Basket
5.
Tub
6.
Other features your washer may have
SURGILATOR Agitator
Clothes Mover Agitator
Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
Temperature selector
Load size selector
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WASHER USE
Understanding Washer Cycles
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 begins agitating immediately after filling;
agitation occurs with the washer lid down.
During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover action
(on some models) that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash
load.
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns clockwise until
it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
NOTE:
pauses are normal for washer operation.
WASH RINSE
1. Fill 1. Fill
2. Wash selected
time
†
3. Drain
No agitation
2. Rinse
3. Drain
No agitation
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For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector
to the highest load size setting.
SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
Tow els
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
Delicates
3 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
1 coverall
1 overall
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
2 bras
2 nighties
4. Spin 4. Spin-Spray rinse
†
The Casual/Permanent Press
cycle partially drains, fills,
agitates briefly, and drains.
5. Spin
6. Off
Tow els
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
Mixed Load
2 double sheets
or
1 king size sheet
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
10 washcloths
1 bath mat
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Normal Sounds
Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because
the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about
them. These sounds are normal.
During washing
When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a
lower water level. This can cause a clicking sound from the upper
part of the agitator.
During drain
If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your
installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump
during the end of draining.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear
gears engaging.
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Starting Your Washer
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.
(OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into
2.
the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models).
Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of
the cycle.
■
Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use
less with a smaller load size.
■
Follow the manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
■
To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring spout. Do not
let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the washer
basket.
■
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser.
On models without a bleach dispenser, see “Adding
NOTE:
Liquid Chlorine Bleach.”
Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the
3.
lid open.
Turn the LOAD SIZE selector (on some models) to the correct
4.
setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being
washed.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrically ground this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
1.
powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for
the Super Wash cycle.
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.
■
To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more
space (see Step 4).
■
Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for
best fabric care. See “Loading.”
■
You may change the load size selection after the washer
has started filling by turning the selector to a different
setting.
Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the
5.
correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed.
Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label
instructions.
Water Temp Use For
Hot
Warm
Cold
NOTE:
(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).
Whites and pastels
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF
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