Whirlpool 8539782 User Manual

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TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
LAVADORAS
AUTOMÁTICAS DE DOS
VELOCIDADES
Manual de uso y cuidado
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 .............................................................................8
Drain and Spin..............................................................................8
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................8
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener .....................................................8
WASHER CARE ..............................................................................8
Cleaning Your Washer .................................................................8
Water Inlet Hoses.........................................................................8
Vacation, Storage and Moving Care............................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11
SEGURIDAD DE LA LAVADORA.................................................12
PIEZAS Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ...................................................13
FUNCIONAMIENTO DE LA LAVADORA ....................................14
Para comprender los ciclos de lavado ......................................14
Cómo cargar la lavadora............................................................14
Sonidos normales.......................................................................14
Puesta en marcha de su lavadora .............................................15
Cómo seleccionar un ciclo y tiempo..........................................16
Enjuague y exprimido.................................................................17
Desagüe y exprimido .................................................................17
Cómo agregar el blanqueador líquido con cloro.......................17
Cómo agregar el suavizante líquido de telas.............................17
CUIDADO DE LA LAVADORA .....................................................17
Limpieza de su lavadora ............................................................17
Mangueras de entrada del agua................................................17
Cuidado durante las vacaciones,
el almacenamiento y las mudanzas..........................................17
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................18
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................20
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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
1.
Model and serial number label
2.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
3.
Agitator
4.
Lid
5.
Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
6.
Basket
7.
Tub
8.
Control panel
Other features your washer may have
XTRA ROLL ACTION™ PLUS agitator
DURASMOOTH™ white porcelain basket Extra rinse selector
On some models
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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
2. Rinse
Loading
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.
SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans
Delicates
3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips
Towels
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
1 coverall 1 overall
6 undergarments 2 sets of sleepwear 1 child’s outfit
14 washcloths 1 bath mat
2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs
3 pair jeans 1 coverall
3. Drain No agitation
4. Spin 4. Spin-Spray rinse
The Casual/Permanent Press cycle partially drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.
3. Drain No agitation
5. Spin
6. Off
Delicates
3 camisoles 4 slips 6 undergarments
Towels
8 bath towels 8 hand towels
Mixed Load
2 double sheets or 1 king size sheet(s) 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts
2 sets of sleepwear
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) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the
2.
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.” (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the
3.
liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models). Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.
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 5).
Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening.
Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes.
Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.
On models without a fabric softener dispenser, see
NOTE:
“Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.” Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the
4.
lid open. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your
5.
wash load and the type of fabric being washed.
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.
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