Whirlpool 8TWTW4955JW, 8TWTW6000JW Owner's Manual
Top-Loading High Efficiency
Low-Water Washer
Use and Care Guide
上開式高效能低水量洗衣機使用保養手冊
Model 產品型號: 8TWTW4955JW/8TWTW6000JW
W11317127C
www.whirlpool.com.tw
Table of Contents
目錄
WASHER SAFETY .............................................................3
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .....................................4
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................5
CYCLE GUIDE ................................................................... 7
USING YOUR WASHER ....................................................8
WASHER MAINTENANCE ...................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................ 33
洗衣機安全說明 .................................................................18
洗衣機注意事項 .................................................................19
控制面板和功能 .................................................................20
行程指南 ............................................................................22
使用洗衣機 .........................................................................23
洗衣機維護 .........................................................................26
故障排除 ............................................................................28
協助或服務 ........................................................................ 33
Designed to use only HE High Efciency
detergents.
專為使用HE高效能洗劑而設計。
WASHER SAFETYWASHER 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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
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.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
If the power supply cord damaged, it must be replaced by
manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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What’s New Under the Lid?What’s New Under the Lid?
Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water
washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the
water level to the load size. No water-level selector is needed.
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the washer will ll to the water level.
When the washer is done lling, it will start to agitate after it
determines the correct level for the load. The washer will then ll
to the appropriate water level based on the load size.
This low-water wash method uses less water and energy
compared to a traditional agitator-style washer.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using
regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and
reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use and do not go over the Max line.
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
For best performance, evenly load items in loose heaps around
the washplate.
Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. This low
water wash also allows the clothing to move in a more effective
way to remove soils.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds
and pauses 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. Sometimes, you may
hear nothing as the washer determines the correct water level
for the load and allows the load to soak.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more items should be added.
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water
as with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some
of the load to be above the water line.
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Control Panel and FeaturesControl Panel and Features
單獨脫水
進水
行程進度
洗衣 洗清 脫水 完成 門上鎖
1
衣物髒度
重
標準
輕
涼水
2 3
洗衣水溫
(
)
需接熱水管
熱水
溫水
冷水
自來水
衣量多/大物件
白色
厚重衣物
行程進度
槽洗淨
搭配 錠
進水
洗衣 洗清 脫水 完成 門上鎖
標準
8TWTW4955JW/
8TWTW6000JW
單獨脫水
免燙衣料
洗清&脫水
柔洗
冷水洗衣
單獨浸泡
暫停啟動
(
按壓3秒取消行程
4 5
洗清選擇
一次洗清
自動偵測水位
二次洗清
自動偵測水位*
二次洗清
高水位 /
添加柔軟精*
* 使用柔軟精
)
一次洗清
高水位 /
添加柔軟精*
水位選擇
自動偵測
高水位
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SOIL LEVEL
Select the setting most suitable for your load. For heavily
soiled and sturdy fabrics, select Heavy Soil Level for more
wash time. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select Light
Soil Level for less wash time. A lighter soil-level setting will
help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
2
WASH TEMP
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.
3
WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select cycles on your washer.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
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RINSE OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycles.
See “Cycle Guide” for additional details.
1 RINSE
This option is used to limit a cycle to one rinse.
2 RINSES
This option can be used to automatically add a
second rinse to most cycles.
1 RINSE with SOFTENER
This option must be selected if using fabric softener
during a cycle. It ensures that the water levels are correct
for optimal fabric softener distribution.
2 RINSES with SOFTENER
This option turns on both the fabric softener and
the 2 Rinses option.
5
PRESOAK
Use this option to add an extra soak period to any cycle
to help loosen tough stains. The washer will ll and then
alternate between a soak and a gentle agitation before
beginning the selected cycle.
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6
START/PAUSE BUTTON
6
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several
minutes to unlock the lid.
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PROGRESS INDICATOR LIGHTS
The 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
When the Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will
ll to an initial water level and begin sensing to determine
the load size. The washer will then continue lling to the
appropriate water level based on load size and proceed to
Wash.
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.
WASH
During the rst stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water will
partially ll the washer and begin to move the load. It is
normal to have the sensing light on during this stage. You
will hear the agitator rotate followed by a several second
pause. This process will repeat for several minutes,
allowing the entire load to become saturated. The lower
water level combined with HE detergent at this stage
allows for concentrated cleaning. It is normal for the
load to be above the water line during this stage. At the
beginning of the second stage, the washer will add water
to the correct level based on the load size. You will hear
the agitator increase speed during this stage of the wash
cycle. The motor sounds may change at different stages
in the wash cycle.
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RINSE
*使用柔軟精
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the
motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the basket
while lling.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin
speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. For
best results, promptly remove the load.
LOCKED
The Lock feature allows for higher spin
speeds. When lit, the lid is locked and
cannot be opened without pausing the
cycle. When the light is off, the lid can be
opened.
To open the lid after it has been locked,
press START/PAUSE. 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/PAUSE while the lid is closed to
resume the cycle.
門上鎖
(
按壓3秒取消行程
暫停啟動
)
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Cycle GuideCycle Guide
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.
Recommended settings for best performance are shown in Bold.
Not all cycles and options are available on each cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Temp*: Spin
Speed**:
Large items such
as sheets, sleeping
bags, small
comforters, jackets,
small washable rugs
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Casual and mixed
loads, jeans, towels,
sturdy fabrics
Cottons, linens, and
mixed-item loads
Bright or darkly
colored cottons,
linens, casual and
mixed loads
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm.
press, synthetics
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Small loads,
cottons, polyester,
perm. press
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Hand-washed items
or dripping-wet
items
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
No clothes in
washer
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
Bulky Items/
Sheets
Heavy Duty Hot
Deep Water
Wash
Normal Hot
Cold Wash Cold High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts stains
Casual Hot
Delicate Hot
Quick Wash Hot
Soak Hot
Drain &
Spin
Rinse &
Spin
Clean Washer
with
affresh
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on fabrics.
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Tap Cold
Cycle Details:
Low Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and small
comforters. The washer will ll with enough water to wet
down the load before the wash portion of the cycle begins,
and uses a higher water level than other cycles.
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 Provides additional water and alternating wash action for
heavily soiled mixed loads. 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 normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric
loads.
while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted as desired
but must use only cold water settings.
Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press,
and blends.
Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled items indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3 items
that are needed in a hurry.
The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After
time has expired, water will drain, but the washer will not
spin. Cycle is complete.
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this
cycle to drain washer after canceling a cycle or completing a
cycle after a power failure.
an additional rinse cycle. Use this cycle to complete a load
after power interruption or for loads that require rinsing only.
Low Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your
washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level.
Use with affresh Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine
bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This
cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”
IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the
washer during the Clean Washer with affresh cycle. Use this
cycle with an empty wash tub.
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Using Your WasherUsing 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.
1. Sort and prepare your laundry
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Add laundry products
■ Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small
object can pass under the washplate 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 items 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. See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information on
using the Bulky Items cycle.
■ Use mesh item 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.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your items.
Add a measured amount of HE
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.
IMPORTANT: Use only High Efciency detergents. The
package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water
washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE
detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer
cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also
result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew.
HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds
for the best performance.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine
the amount of laundry products to use.
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⏓㯗㺪䘥㯜
暫停啟動
洗清選擇
水位選擇
自動偵測
一次洗清
自動偵測水位
一次洗清
二次洗清
高水位 /
添加柔軟精*
自動偵測水位*
二次洗清
添加柔軟精*
高水位 /
* 使用柔軟精
3. Load laundry into washer
洗清選擇
一次洗清
自動偵測水位
一次洗清
二次洗清
高水位
/
添加柔軟精*
自動偵測水位*
二次洗清
添加柔軟精*
高水位
/
*使用柔軟精
For best performance, load items
in loose heaps evenly around the
washplate. Try mixing different sized
items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Items need to move
freely for best cleaning and to reduce
wrinkling and tangling.
5. Add fabric softener, if desired
During the nal rinse, wait until the washer
has completed lling and press the START/
PAUSE 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/PAUSE button again to start the washer.
IMPORTANT: Rinse option must be selected to 1 Rinse
with Softener or 2 Rinses with Softener to ensure proper
distribution at correct time in cycle. Do not overll or dilute.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser, if desired
Do not overll, 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
衣量多/大物件
厚重衣物
白色
槽洗淨
搭配 錠
標準
8TWTW4955JW/
8TWTW6000JW
單獨脫水
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle.
免燙衣料
柔洗
單獨浸泡
洗清&脫水
冷水洗衣
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白色
溫水
涼水
冷水
自來水
厚重衣物
衣量多/大物件
洗衣水溫
(
需接熱水管
)
熱水
槽洗淨
洗清選擇
水位選擇
自動偵測
高水位
一次洗清
自動偵測水位
一次洗清
二次洗清
高水位
/
添加柔軟精*
自動偵測水位*
二次洗清
添加柔軟精*
高水位
/
* 使用柔軟精
* 使用柔軟精
溫水
涼水
冷水
洗衣水溫
(
需接熱水管
)
熱水
2
7. Select SOIL LEVEL
衣物髒度
重
標準
輕
9. Select cycle options, if desired
Once you select a cycle, 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 wash temperature by
turning the Wash Temp knob to the desired setting.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your items.
Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This will be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Whites and pastels
Durable items
Heavy soils
If you would like to add an extra rinse, fabric softener, or
extra soak period to any cycle, turn the knob to desired
setting.
10. Press START/PAUSE
to begin wash cycle
暫停啟動
(
按壓3秒取消行程
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle. When
the cycle has nished, the Done indicator will light. Promptly
remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor,
reduce wrinkling, and prevent rusting of metal hooks, zippers,
and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add items
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE. The lid will unlock once the washer
movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the
load was spinning at high speed. Add garments, close lid, and
press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will
pump out automatically.
)
Warm
Some cold water will be added, so
this will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Cool
Warm water is added to assist in
soil removal and to help dissolve
detergents.
Cold
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Tap Cold
This is the temperature from your
faucet.
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Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
Washer MaintenanceWasher 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 use High Efciency (HE) detergents and follow the
HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the
amount of HE 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:
Clean Washer Cycle
This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water
volumes in combination with affresh Washer Cleaner
or liquid chlorine bleach to clean the inside of the washer.
Begin procedure
1. Affresh Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure
(Recommended for Best Performance):
a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.
b. Place an affresh Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom of
the washer basket.
c. Do not place an affresh 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 Clean Washer cycle.
g. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. The
Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. After the
Clean Washer 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 Clean Washer cycle.
f. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. The
Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle
must be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. After the
Clean Washer cycle has stopped, run a Rinse & Spin cycle
to rinse cleaner from washer.
Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:
1. This cycle will ll to a water level higher than in normal
wash cycles to provide rinsing at a level above the water
line for normal wash cycle.
2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and
spinning to increase the removal of soils.
After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow
for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.
Cleaning the Dispensers
After a period of using your washer, you may nd 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 nish, do not
use abrasive products.
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