This book
will help you keep your washer
looking new and doing its best. It also tells you
how to get help if something seems to be
wrong.
Keep this book in the LAUNDRY INFORMATION CENTER folder with the “laundry Guide,”
washer instructions and other information you
want handy.
The Model and Serial
Number Plate will be in one
of these places.
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Copy your Model and Serial
Numbers here
If you ever need service, parts or help,
the person you call will need your
washer’s complete model and serial
numbers.
These numbers are on a plate under
the washer lid. Copy them in these
spaces to keep them handy.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase / lnsta llation Date
Service Company and Phone
Number
TAKE GOOD CARE OF ANY APPLIANCE
and it will do its job better, last longer and stay looking newer. This
book will tell you how.
Contents
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
covers the kinds of things you should and should not
do to keep your washer at its best. There is even a part
on winterizing the washer if it is ever exposed to
freezing cold.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
will help you avoid unnecessary service
calls, including calls for WASHING PROBLEMS
that are not caused by the washer.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP
tells you how to find a TECH-CARE’ Service Company. It
also tells you how to reach Whirlpool Corporation if you
need more help.
Before usbg your washer
Please read this booklet to be
sure your washer is used and cared for
properly. It will help you get the best
results and longest life your washer
was designed to give.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your washer...
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Is installed according to installation
instructions.
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Is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight.*
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Is connected to the right kind of outlet,
electric supply, water supply and
drain.*
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Is properly electrically grounded.-%
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Is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic washers.
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Is properly maintained.
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Is protected from the weather.
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Is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
Remove the Consumer Buy
Guide label. It will be easier to remove
before the washer is used.
Wipe out the basket with a damp
cloth before using to remove dust from
storing or shipping.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: See the Laundry Guide for tips on detergents, other
laundry aids and instructions for washing special Items.
*See the Installation Instructions for
complete information.
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Carbg for your washer
These pages will show you how to care for your washer so it will
work for you as long as it possibly can.
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water
faucets turned off. This takes the pressure
off the water inlet valve and hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., before washing.
Close metal zippers.
After washing items with colors that
bleed, run the washer through a
RINSE and SPIN. After dyeing in
your washer, run through a com-
plete wash cycle (see Laundry
Guide page 13 ).
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to
wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave
the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up
spills right away.
age the finish.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never
be put on or in the washer. Check pock-
ets for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
They can dull or dam-
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, consoles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer control panel.
Your Warranty does
not cover damage to your appliance
caused by pretreatment products.