Whirlpool Compact Washe User Manual
TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4
WASHER USE.................................................................................5
Understanding Washer Cycles ....................................................5
Loading......................................................................................... 5
Normal Sounds ............................................................................5
Starting Your Washer...................................................................6
Washer Symbols .......................................................................... 7
Selecting a Cycle and Time .........................................................8
Rinse and Spin ............................................................................. 8
Drain and Spin.............................................................................. 8
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................8
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener ..................................................... 8
WASHER CARE ............................................................................. 9
Cleaning Your Washer .................................................................9
Water Inlet Hoses.........................................................................9
Vacation, Storage and Moving Care............................................ 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................12
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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
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: 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 petrol, drycleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or
explode.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children.
■ The appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.
■ Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door or lid.
■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, 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 earthing requirements.
■ 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.
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.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A. Control panel
B. Model and serial number label
C. Liquid fabric softener dispenser
D. Agitator
Control panel
E. Lid
F. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser
G. Basket
H. Tub
Other features your washer may have
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Agitator
White porcelain basket
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WASHER USE
Understanding Washer Cycles
When the washer lid is closed and the Cycle Control knob is set
to a number or cycle 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.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal for washer operation.
WASH RINSE
1. Fill 1. Fill
2. Wash
selected time
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3. Drain
No agitation
4. Spin 4. Spin-Spray rinse
2. Rinse
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3. Drain
No agitation
5. Spin
SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
3 pair pants
3 shirts
4 pair jeans
Delicates
3 camisoles
1 quilted robe
4 slips
4 panties
Towels
10 bath towels
10 hand towels
Mixed Load
3 double sheets
4 pillowcases
8 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
1 coverall
1 overall
2 bras
2 nighties
1 baby’s dress
14 washcloths
1 bath mat
2 shirts
2 blouses
8 handkerchiefs
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
Delicates
3 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
Mixed Load
2 double sheets or
1 king size sheet
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
2 bras
2 nighties
10 washcloths
1 bath mat
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
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The Casual/Permanent Press
cycle partially drains, fills,
agitates briefly, and drains.
6. Off
Loading
For rated load capacity, refer to the model and serial label/plate,
located on your washer as shown in “Parts and Features.”
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector
to the highest load size setting.
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
WARNING
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.
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WARNING
2. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach
will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.
■ Do not use more than 250 mL for a full load. Use less with
a smaller load size.
■ Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper 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.
NOTE: On models without a bleach dispenser, see “Adding
Liquid Chlorine Bleach.”
3. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the
liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some models). Softener is
added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.
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.
1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
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.
NOTE: On models without a fabric softener dispenser, see
“Adding Liquid Fabric Softener.”
4. Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the
lid open.
5. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your
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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6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the
type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water
safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.
Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some
models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by
regulating the incoming hot and cold water. This helps
eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent
cleaning results. The Hot and Warm settings on this washer
will be cooler than you are accustomed to. Wash
temperatures in this washer are lower than the temperatures
you may be used to in conventional washers.
NOTE: Make sure that both the hot and cold water taps are
fully turned on, or the automatic temperature control feature
will not work properly.
Water Temp Use For
Hot Whites and pastels
Heavy soils
Warm Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Cold Colors that bleed or fade
Light soils
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60ºF
(15.6ºC), 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).
7. (OPTIONAL) Some models have an EXTRA RINSE selector.
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.
8. (OPTIONAL) Some models have an END OF CYCLE SIGNAL
selector. Set the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL selector to ON if
you want your washer to alert you when the wash cycle is
complete. The signal is helpful when you are washing items
that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle
ends.
9. 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. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.”
Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser
If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer
starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not
directly onto the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it
touches. See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach.”
Adding softener to models without a fabric softener
dispenser
If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the final rinse
water. Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL of warm
water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. See “Adding
Liquid Fabric Softener.”
Washer Symbols
The control panel of your washer contains symbols. Refer to the
chart below for a definition of those symbols.
Symbols Symbols
Small Load Hand Washables
Large Load Super Wash
Cold
Temperature
Warm
Temperature
Hot
Temperature
Temperature Rinse
On Extra Rinse
Off Spin
Wash
Quick Wash
Prewash
Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.
To stop or restart your washer
■ To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control
knob.
■ To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out
the Cycle Control knob.
Buzzer Slow Spin
Cotton Cool Down
Synthetics Pull Start
Push Stop
Delicates
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Selecting a Cycle and Time
This section describes the available wash cycles and will help
you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each
cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
■ The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These
pauses are normal. Refer to “Normal Sounds” to learn more
about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
■ Refer to “Understanding Cycles” to learn what happens
during a wash cycle.
NOTE: This manual covers several different washer models. The
washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles
described.
Hand Washables cycle
This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the
Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart
the washer.
Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin are
needed.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.
NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See
“Starting Your Washer.”
Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.
Heavy cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by brief periods
of low-speed agitation for cleaning sturdy fabrics and heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Select Super Wash
or Regular depending on whether your load is moderately or
heavily soiled. For improved cleaning, use twice the amount of
detergent recommended for a wash cycle. The Heavy cycle
features Extra Rinse as part of the cycle.
Normal cycle
This cycle features high-speed agitation followed by a brief
period of low-speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens.
High spin speeds shorten drying time. Select 9 to 15 minutes of
wash time, depending on your model, for loads that are
moderately or heavily soiled. For lightly soiled loads, use the
shortest time setting.
Super Wash - Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily
soiled loads that need maximum soil removal. Use twice the
amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle.
Casual/Permanent Press cycle
This cycle starts with high-speed agitation and then steps down
to low-speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and
synthetic fabrics. To minimize wrinkling, this cycle features a
cool-down rinse and a low-speed final spin. Select 6 to 9 minutes
of wash time, depending on your model, to clean lightly to
moderately soiled loads.
Delicates cycle
This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal
from delicate items and washable knits. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Select 6 minutes of wash time, depending on
your model, to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads.
Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Do not use
more than 250 mL for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions
for proper use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
2. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it 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.
■ Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flameretardant fabrics.
■ When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to
soak water.
NOTE: 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.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener
Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to 250 mL warm water.
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
■ Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.
■ Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
Rewash.
■ Too much fabric softener can make some items (cloth diapers
and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.
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