Contents
Important Safety
Instructions.
Operating Instructions
Starting your washer
What happens in each cycle
Other Operating Instructions
Rinse and spin
Drain and spin . . . . .
If You Need Service Or
Assistance. . . . . .
Whirlpool Automatic
Washer Warranty.. .
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
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appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided
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with this product. Then complete the
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form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a
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question.
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Copy model and serial numbers
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from plate (under lid near hinge) and
the purchase date from the sales slip.
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Keep this book, the Laundry Guide
and the sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
If your washer has a Consumer Buy
Guide label, remove it. It will be easier
to remove before the washer is used. To
remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
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Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on
page 3.
Important Safety Instructions
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Read all instructions before
using the washer.
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NEVER wash items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
fluids in the washer. The fumes
can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the
washer. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the
washer is used near children.
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When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.
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DO NOT reach into the washer
basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automatically
stop in a few seconds.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene) in or near your washer.
DO NOT add flammable fluids to
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the wash water. These substances
give off vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
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If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in the
water heater and the hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
To prevent injury or damage, before
using your washer, turn on all hot
water faucets and allow water to run
for several minutes. This will allow
gases to escape. DO NOT smoke or
use any open flame near the faucet
while it is open.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:
- is installed, repaired, and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.
-is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight.’
-is connected to the correct 3prong outlet, electric supply,
water supply and drain.*
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is properly grounded.*
-is properly maintained.*
- is protected from the weather
and kept where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instnrctions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach them
- in a locked cabinet if possible.
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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
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HAZARDOUS
FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used in
the same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord
before attempting to service the washer.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:
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is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
-is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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Operating Instructions
Starting your washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before
starting it.
1. Select a load size
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Turn the knob to point at a setting
that describes the size of load you
want to wash.
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Set the knob on SMALL (a few small
items) or LARGE (a full load).
NOTE: For best washing results, items
should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the washer or choose a
water level that is too low for your
wash load.
For best results with permanent
press clothes, use the LARGE water
level.
Reduce wash time when using
SMALL water level setting. Loads with
only a few small items need less wash
time for best results.
2. Select cycle and water
temperature
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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise.
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To select wash water temperature,
stop when the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the area in the
selected cycle marked H (hot),
W (warm) or C (cold).
b Match the wash water temperature
to the type of fabric and soils being
washed.
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All rinses are cold. Cold rinses save
energy and help prevent wrinkles from
setting into fabrics.
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Start the washer by pulling out the
Cycle Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the level you set with wash water
of the selected temperature. After
filling, stop the washer and select
wash time.