Whirlpool CCW5264EW0 User Manual

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Use And Care
A Note to You Washer Safety Parts and Features Operating Your Washer
Starting your washer Stopping/restarting
your washer Selecting a cycle
and time Using Spin Only Manual clean lint filter Understanding normal
washer sounds Understanding what
happens in each cycle Using the liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser............14
Using the liquid fabric
softener dispenser
Caring for Your Washer
Laundry Tips Removing Stains
Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance
or Service Warranty
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COMPACT TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
PART NO. 3935706

A Note to You

Thank you for buying this appliance.

You have purchased a quality world-class appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

Model Number. Serial Number . Purchase Date. Dealer Name _ Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
___

1-800-253-1301

Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana
tion of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury tp
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, hydro gen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO
SIVE. 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.
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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 super vision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
•Before the washer is removed
from service or discarded, remove the door.
•Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator 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 Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
•See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
Liquid chiorine bieach dispenser <
(p. 14)
Liquid fabric softener dispenser
Model and serial number plate
Water level selector
(p. 9)
Temperature
selector
(P-9)
Cycle
selector knob
(p. 10)
Start/Pause
button
(p. 9)
Cycle status
lights
(p. 10)
Basket
Tub

To order Stand Kits:

• Washer Stand Kit for permanent installation, secured to the wall:
-#49971, White
- #49978, Almond
NOTE; The wall must be strong enough to support
the washer’s weight. (Do not use in mobile homes.)
Manual clean
lint filter
(attached to
bottom of fabric
softener dispenser
- not shown)
(P-12)

Washer Installation

Use this section to help you install your compact washer. If you need assistance, call our Consumer Assistance Center, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

Portable one-faucet connection

NOTE: Make sure the lid is closed before moving the washer.
• Use the hose connector provided with the washer for a one-faucet connection.
• Set the Temperature Selector to WarmA/Varm or to Warm/Cold.
• Attach the hose connector to the faucet
adapter by pulling down on the locking
collar while lifting up on the connector until
it snaps into place.
• Slowly turn the water faucet on all the way.
^WARNING
Faucet adapter
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.
• Pull the electrical power cord from the storage area in the back of the washer.
Plug the power cord into a 3-prong
grounded outlet.
Water temperature adjustment:
Adjust water temperature as follows:
• Wash Water: Adjust faucets for wash water temperature prior to the fill for wash.
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WASHER INSTALLATION
• Rinse Water: Adjust faucets for tempera
ture prior to fill for rinse.
NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.

To disconnect washer:

• Unplug the electrical power cord and put it back in its storage area.
• Turn the water faucet off.
• Press the red water flow button to release
the water pressure.
• Move the locking collar down and pull the hose connector down to disengage from
the faucet adapter.
• Drain water from the hoses through the hose connector.
• Hang the hoses on the storage rack.

Portable two-faucet connections

iMPORTANT: Service Kit #3430190 must
be purchased when using portable model on two-faucet connection.
NOTE: Make sure the lid Is closed before moving the washer.
If you have two separate water connections, your washer can be connected to both the hot and cold water faucets. For more information about a service kit, contact your authorized dealer.
• Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the hot and cold faucets.
• Secure the drain hose to the sink or
standpipe.
• Slowly turn the water faucets on all
the way.
• Plug the power cord into a 3-prong
grounded outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

• Unplug power cord and return it to the
storage area.
• Turn water faucets off.
• Disconnect the drain and water supply
hoses. Hang them on the storage rack.
WASHER INSTALLATION

Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.
AWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer.
• Load a few items in the washer, or fill
laundry to the top row of basket holes.
• Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 16-17.
• If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach to the wash load.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the liquid bleach dispenser (see page 14).
• Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser (see page 14).
4. Close the washer lid.
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