Whirlpool 8TLSQ8533LT1 User Manual

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WASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Assistance or Service

Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you
still need help, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
washer, or a Whirlpool designated service company.

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
only use factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work
right because they are made with the same precision used to build
every new WHIRLPOOL

To locate factory specified parts in your area:

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer, or a
WHIRLPOOL

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designated service company.

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appliance.

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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 ìDANGERî or ìWARNING.î

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.

follow

WARNING:

including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the washer.

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

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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.

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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.

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Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.

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Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door or lid.

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Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is
moving.

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Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to
the weather.

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Do not tamper with controls.

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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.

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See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.

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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.

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WASHER USE

Loading

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
3 shirts

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
1 king size sheet(s)
4 pillowcases
6 T-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

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WARNING

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

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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.

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.

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Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. Items should move easily through the wash
water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

(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

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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.

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Style 2: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some

models)

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Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

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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.

(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 every load, or use less of it in each
load.

Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models)

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour

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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.

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.

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).

(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.

(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.

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.

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Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some

models)

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In the final rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been
diluted with 250 mL warm water.

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

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.

To stop or restart your washer:

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To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle
Control knob.

 To r estart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the

Cycle Control knob.

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 into the basket.

2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining 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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