Whirlpool W10240443A - SP, W10240442A User Manual
CABRIO™
®
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
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QUICK START GUIDE............PG. 5
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Número de pieza W10240443A
LAVEUSE
AUTOMATIQUE CABRIO™
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................................................................2
WASHER SAFETY .......................................................................................3
BENEFITS AND FEATURES .......................................................................4
QUICK START GUIDE/WASHER USE....................................................... 4
Starting Your Washer................................................................................ 6
Cycles .......................................................................................................6
Additional Features...................................................................................8
Modifiers ...................................................................................................8
Options...................................................................................................... 9
Changing Cycles, Modifiers, an
Normal Sounds.........................................................................................9
LAUNDRY TIPS..........................................................................................10
WASHER CARE .........................................................................................10
Cleaning Your Washer............................................................................10
Water Inlet Hoses....................................................................................10
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care .....................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................11
Washer and Components.......................................................................11
Washer Operation ..................................................................................12
Clothing Care ..........................................................................................13
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................15
d Options................................................9
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE....PG. 19
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE...................................................................... 16
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE .................................................................... 16
AVANTAGES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES..................................................17
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE..... 18
Mise en marche de la laveuse.........
Programmes ...........................................................................................20
Caractéristiques supplémentaires......
Modificateurs.......................................................................................... 22
Options ................................................................................................... 23
Changement des programmes,
modificateurs et options.........................................................................24
Sons normaux.........................................................................................24
CONSEILS DE LESSIVAGE ...................................................................... 24
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE.................................................................. 25
Nettoyage de la laveuse
Tuyaux d'arrivée d'eau ...........................................................................25
Précautions à prendre avant les va
déménagement....................................................................................... 25
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................26
La laveuse et ses composants............................................................... 26
Fonctionnement de la laveuse ..............................................................27
Soin des vêtements................................................................................ 29
GARANTIE..................................................................................................31
.........................................................................25
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W10240442A
W10240443A - SP
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
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“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
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model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
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appliance.
In the U.S.A.
Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free:
1-800-253-1301.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances
■ Installation information
■ Use and maintenance procedures
■ Accessory and repair parts sales
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product warranty and provide after-warranty service anywhere in
the United States.
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you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool
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Customer eXperience Center
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Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
In Canada
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free: 1-800-807-6777.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Use and maintenance procedures
■ Accessory and repair parts sales
■ Features and specifications on our full line of appliances
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service
companies. Whirlpool Canada LP designated service
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provide after-warranty service anywhere in Canada.
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Customer Interaction Centre
Whirlpool Canada LP
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
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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.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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BENEFITS AND FEATURES
Your washer has several benefits and features that are summarized here. Some items may not apply to your model.
Electronic Controls
Benefits
Auto Water Level
This washer senses the load size and composition through a
series of fills and wash motion. It then adjusts the water level for
the best cleaning and rinsing performance. It eliminates the
guesswork. The water level is just right for every wash load size.
Care Control Temperature Management
The Care Control Temperature Management system on this
washer electronically senses and maintains a uniform water
temperature by regulating incoming water temperatures. Using
Care Control will help dissolve detergent.
Deep Clean Cleaning Action
The Deep Clean option uses Direct Inject Cleaning Action to help
ensure better soil and stain removal. Deep Clean reduces the
need for pretreatment. The washer fills to a low level, wetting the
clothes and dissolving the detergent. The detergent mixture is
then sprayed onto the load while the washer spins at low speed.
This cleaning action will last up to 10 minutes depending on the
cle selected. The washer then stops spinning, fills with water to
cy
the appropriate level and continues washing with the selected
cycle.
Features
Your new washer includes these features that help to reduce
noise, increase the ease of use and improve wash performance.
Electronic controls with preset cycles are easy to use whether you
are a beginner or an “expert.”
Quiet Operation
This washer is insulated with sound-dampening materials to
reduce washer operation sounds and noises. On some models,
an additional tub wrap is added for superb vibration- and sounddampening.
Suspension System
To reduce washer “walk” and “out of balance” conditions, your
new washer combines:
■ 4 Spring damper struts to isolate vibration
■ Balance ring at the top and bottom of the wash basket to
minimize vibration
■ Operating software designed to sense and correct off-balance
loads
Stainless Steel Basket
The stainless steel basket is corrosion resistant and enables
higher spin speeds for more water extraction than traditional topload washers, reducing drying time.
Force Filter Wash/Rinse System
This washer filters 100% of the wash and rinse water. The water is
filtered then recirculated. The force filter traps sand and dirt,
flushing them down the drain, so they are not redeposited onto
the clean clothes.
6th Sense™ Technology
6th Sense™ Technology features built-in intelligence that “knows
each wash load” for optimal cleaning, fabric care and efficiency.
From weighing the size of the load to determining how much
water is needed to clean it, the 6th Sense™ combination of
intuitive features takes the guesswork out of clothes care. Three
levels of off-balance protection and a suds detection sensor help
ensure worry- and error-free operation for further peace of mind.
QUICK START GUIDE/WASHER USE
Delay Wash
Delay Wash allows you to load your washer and pause the start of
the cycle for up to 8 hours.
End of Cycle Signal
The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the
wash cycle is finished. This signal is helpful when you are
removing items from the washer as soon as it stops.
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,
re, or electrical shock.
For a summary of how to use your washer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.
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QUICK START GUIDE
NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to specic sections of this manual for more detailed information.
OPERATING CONTROLS
Power - Press POWER to turn the washer on or off.
Start - Press START to start your washer after a cycle has
been selected. Be sure all desired Modiers and Options
have been selected. The lid must be closed for the washer
to start.
Pause/Cancel - Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to pause or
stop the washer at any time. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to
unlock the lid and add garments. Press START to complete
the cycle from where it was stopped.
Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to stop the wash cycle.
The washer will then drain and turn off.
Lid Lock - When the Lid Lock status light glows, the washer
lid is locked.
NOTE: You must wait until the Lid Lock Light turns off before
the lid can be opened.
DETERGENT USE
Pour measured powdered or liquid detergent into the
detergent dispenser. Do not put detergent directly onto
clothes. Then add color-safe or chlorine bleach (optional)
and measured liquid fabric softener (optional) into the
marked dispensers. If the liquid fabric softener dispenser is
used, select the Fabric Softener option on the console. You
can ll all dispensers prior to starting the wash cycle. The
washer releases them automatically at the proper time during
the cycle.
For more information, see “Using the Proper Detergent.”
ADD A GARMENT, PAUSING, OR
RESTARTING the WASHER
OPTIONS and MODIFIERS
You can change Options and Modiers anytime
before Start is pressed.
Press POWER.
Select Wash Cycle.
Select desired OPTIONS and MODIFIERS.
Press START or select DELAY WASH (on some models) to
start wash at a later time.
Changing cycles after pressing Start:
Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle.
Select desired Wash Cycle.
Select desired OPTIONS and MODIFIERS.
Press START or select DELAY WASH (on some models)
to start wash at a later time. Washer restarts at the beginning
of the new cycle.
NOTE: To help protect your garments, not all OPTIONS and
MODIFIERS can be selected with all wash cycles.
Allows you to add garments to the washer
after the wash cycle begins. The ADD A
GARMENT indicator light will illuminate, at
which time, you can:
Press PAUSE/CANCEL. (Lid Lock light turns off,
then open the lid.)
Add garments. (Close washer lid.)
Press START to restart.
To unlock the lid after the Add a garment period,
Press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Pressing PAUSE/CANCEL
twice will cancel the wash cycle.
STOPPING YOUR WASHER
You can stop the wash cycle and drain the tub by pressing
the Pause/Cancel button twice or the Power button once.
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Starting Your Washer
The following is a guide to starting your washer. Periodic
references to other sections of this manual provide more detailed
information.
1. Pour mea
Add color-safe bleach (powdered or liquid) if needed. Be sure
to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered
detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid
detergent.
2. Pla
Tips.”
■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
■ Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading
■ Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading
sured powdered or liquid detergent into the washer.
ce a load of sorted clothes into the washer. See “Laundry
small items.
can cause poor cleaning. Items should move easily
through the wash water.
can cause poor cleaning. Items should move easily
through the wash water.
7. Adju
st the Modifiers, if desired. See “Modifiers.”
8. Select desired Options. See “Options.”
9. On some models, select Delay Wash, if desired. See “Delay
Wash” in the “Modifiers” section.
ess START. The wash cycle begins, and the display shows
10. Pr
the estimated remaining time. The lid will lock.
NOTE: If
you do not press Start within 5 minutes of pressing
Power, the washer automatically shuts off.
11. If liquid fabric so
■ When the washer has finished filling for the Rinse Cycle,
ftener is desired, select Extra Rinse.
press PAUSE and listen for the lid to unlock.
■ Lift the lid and add the measured amount of liquid fabric
softener.
■ Close the lid and press START to resume the cycle.
■ Do not pour undiluted fabric softener directly on the
clothes.
■ Do not use a fabric softener dispenser ball. Dispensing
balls will not operate correctly with this washer.
Cycles
Turn the knob to choose the right wash cycle for the type of
fabrics you are washing. When the knob points to a cycle, the
indicator light for the cycle will glow. If the default settings for the
Modifiers and Options are suitable for your wash load, you may
press Start to begin the wash cycle.
3. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser, if needed. Bleach is fed into the washer and
is diluted automatically during the wash cycle.
■ Do not overfill. Do not dilute. Do not use more than 1 cup
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size.
■ Follow the garment and the chlorine bleach
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.
■ At the end of the cycle, a small amount of water may be
left in the dispenser. This is normal.
NOTE: Use only liquid chlorin
4. Close the
5. Pr
6. Select a W
washer lid.
ess POWER. This turns on the washer display.
ash Cycle. See “Cycles.”
e bleach in this dispenser.
Preset Cycle Settings
For ease of use, preset cycle settings provide the recommended
fabric care settings for each cycle.
To use the preset cycle settings:
1. Press POWER.
2. Select th
cycle settings will be displayed (see the following chart).
NOTE: Th
your model.
3. Pr
e cycle you want by turning the knob. The preset
e preset cycle times may vary slightly depending on
ess START. The wash cycle will begin.
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Preset Cycle Settings
Cycle Preset
Minutes
Whitest Whites 73 Heavy Hot/Cold
Heavy Duty 68 Heavy Hot/Cold
Normal 46 Normal Warm/Cold
Casual/Perm Press 46 Medium Warm/Cold
Colors/Darks 45 Normal Cold/Cold
Delicate 35 Medium Warm/Cold
Hand Wash/Wool 36 Light Cold/Cold
Rinse & Spin 33 Not
Drain & Spin 16 Not
*Cycle time in minutes will
appear in the display while you are
making selections. The total cycle time will appear, including an
estimated time for drain and fill times, once Start is pressed.
Load only to the top of the basket. Overloading can cause
NOTE:
poor cleaning. See “Starting Your Washer.”
Whitest Whites
This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load at the
proper time for improved whitening of your heavily soiled white
fabrics. Cycle combines high-speed wash action and high-speed
spin. The default option setting for this cycle is Extra Rinse to
thoroughly remove detergent and bleach. For maximum soil and
stain removal, liquid chlorine bleach should be used.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle for heavily soiled cotton or sturdy items. Cycle
combines high-speed wash action and high-speed spin. Deep
Clean is the default option for this cycle, but it may be turned off.
See “Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options.” Extra Rinse
Cycle may be desired for heavily soiled clothes.
Normal
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and linens, such as
sheets, blankets, and towels. This cycle combines high-speed
wash action and high-speed spin.
Casual/Perm Press
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport
shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and
blends. This cycle uses medium-speed wash action, a mediumspeed spin and a cool down process to reduce wrinkling.
Soil Level*
applicable
applicable
Wash/Rinse Te mp
Not
applicable
Not
applicable
Delicate
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating “Machine
Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care label. This cycle
uses low-speed wash action and low spin speeds for increased
fabric care and less wrinkling.
When washing waterproof items, su
ch as plastic-lined mattress
pads, shower curtains, tarpaulin (tarps), or waterproof or waterresistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate or Hand Wash/Wool
cycle with the lowest spin speed setting available for the washer
model that you have.
Hand Wash/Wool
Use this cycle to clean lightly soiled special care garments or for
items labeled as “Machine Washable Wool.” (Check label
instructions to make sure that the garment is washable.) This
cycle uses intermittent-low speed wash action and low-speed
spin for the gentlest fabric care with less wrinkling.
When washing waterproof items, su
ch as plastic-lined mattress
pads, shower curtains, tarpaulin (tarps), or waterproof or waterresistant sleeping bags, use the Delicate or Hand Wash/Wool
cycle with the lowest spin speed setting available for the washer
model that you have.
Garments are labeled “H
■ The fiber construction may be sensitive to wash action.
■ The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
NOTE: Some “Hand wash” items naturally shrink
andwash” because:
when washed.
Keep this in mind when you purchase items labeled “Hand wash.”
Items that shrink should be dried flat. When these items are still
wet, “block” them by gently stretching to the original
measurements.
Rinse & Spin
Use this option to get a deep rinse followed by a high-speed spin.
The time display will include an estimate of how long it will take to
fill and drain the washer.
When to use Rinse & Spin:
■ For loads that need rinsing only.
■ For completing a cycle after the power has been off.
To use or change Rinse & Spin setting:
1. Turn knob to RINSE & SPIN until the Rinse & Spin indicator
light glows.
ess START.
2. Pr
Drain & Spin
An extra drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some
heavy fabrics or special-care items. Drain & Spin may also be
used for draining the washer after canceling a cycle or completing
a cycle after a power failure.
To use or change Drain & Spin setting:
urn knob to DRAIN & SPIN until the Drain & Spin indicator
1. T
light glows.
2. Pr
ess START.
Colors/Darks
Use this cycle for dark or highly dyed natural fabrics such as jeans
or other cotton items that may be susceptible to dye loss. This
cycle uses low to medium-speed wash action and high-speed
spin. For best results use cold or warm water.
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Additional Features
These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is
operating. They also indicate when you can add other garments to
the wash load.
Wash-Rinse Temp
Select a water temperature based on the type of load you are
washing. Use the warmest wash water safe for fabrics. Follow
garment label instructions.
Warm rinses leave the loads drier and mor
e comfortable to handle
than with cold rinses. However, warm rinses also increase
wrinkling. Cold rinses may help with wrinkling and save energy.
Temperature Guide
Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics
Hot Whites and pastels
Warm Bright colors
Cold Colors that bleed or fade
Load is Done
The Done light stays on until the lid is opened or the Power or
Pause/Cancel button is pressed.
Indicator lights
An indicator light shows which Cycle, Modifiers, and Options you
have selected.
Estimated Time Remaining
When a wash cycle is started, the estimated time remaining for
the cycle, including fills and drains, will be displayed. The time will
count down to the end of the cycle.
Modifiers
Modifiers allow you to further customize your cycles and save
energy.
Soil Level
Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. See “Preset
Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.” As you press the Soil Level pad, the
cycle time (minutes) will increase or decrease in the Estimated
Time Remaining display and a different wash time will appear. To
get the minimum wash time, press the pad until the indicator light
next to Light Soil Level illuminates. This is the shortest wash time
available for that cycle.
■ For most loads, use the time recommended in the preset
cycle settings.
■ For heavy soil and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to select
more wash time, if needed.
■ For light soil and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to select
less wash time, if needed.
Load Size
This washer automatically selects Auto for the water level when
the cycle is selected. The Auto feature senses the size of the load
and adds the correct amount of water for the load size. You can
also manually change the water level settings.
NOTE: In wash
water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C),
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils may be difficult to remove.
Care Control Temperature Management
Care Control Temperature Management electronically senses
and maintains a uniform wash and r
inse water temperature.
Care Control regulates incoming hot and cold water and is
tomatically turned on when a cycle is selected. (See “Preset
au
Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.”)
Care Control is available with Warm/Warm, Warm/Cold and
Cold/Cold settings. The water temperature in the Hot/Cold setting
depends on the
■ Care Control ensures consistent cleaning.
■ Today’s detergents work well at temperatures above 60°F
water temperature at the water inlet faucets.
(15.6°C).
Delay Wash
You can use the Delay Wash feature to delay the start of a wash
cycle for up to 8 hours (depending on your model).
1. Loa
2. Close the
d the washer and fill the dispensers.
washer lid.
3. Press POWER.
4. Select the desired Cycle, Modifiers, and Options.
5. Press DELAY WASH. 1H (one hour) will be displayed in the
time display window. The indicator light for Delay Wash will
glow.
a longer delay time, press DELAY WASH. The Start time
6. For
will increase by 1-hour steps.
ess START. The countdown in hours to the wash cycle will
7. Pr
show in the time display window and the indicator light will
begin to flash.
NOTE: Th
e Start indicator light will not flash when Delay Wash
is chosen. You must press Start to initiate a countdown for the
cycle to begin.
To change the Delay Wash time:
■ Press PAUSE/CANCEL.
■ Press DELAY WASH to select the desired delay time.
■ Press START to begin the countdown.
To cancel Delay Wash:
Press START again to begin the c
ycle right away or press
PAUSE/CANCEL twice.
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Options
Use these pads to select the desired options for your wash cycle.
Deep Clean
This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough stains.
The Heavy Duty cycle automatically includes Deep Clean.
Choosing Deep Clean will add approximately 10 minutes to a
ycle. Deep Clean should be started on a dry load only and
c
cannot be selected after the tub has started filling with water.
Deep Clean may be selected as an option with other cycles. See
table for details.
Cycle Deep Clean
(Adds time to the wash cycle)
Whitest Whites Option
Heavy Duty Default
Normal Option
Casual/Perm Press Option
Colors/Darks Option
Delicate Option
Hand Wash/Wool Option
Rinse & Spin Not available
Drain & Spin Not available
Extra Rinse
An extra rinse can be used to aid in the removal of soil, detergent
or bleach residue from garments. This option provides an
additional rinse with the same water temperature as the first rinse.
This is the default rinse setting for the Whitest Whites cycle.
Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options
You can change Cycles, Modifiers, and Options anytime before
Start is pressed. Not all Modifiers and Options are available for all
cycles.
■ A short tone sounds when a change is selected.
■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after pressing Start
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the cycle. The washer
will drain.
ess POWER.
2. Pr
3. Select the desired wash cycle.
4. Select the desired Modifiers and Options.
ess START.
5. Pr
The washer restarts at the beginning of the new cycle.
NOTE: If
washer, the washer automatically shuts off.
you do not press Start within 5 minutes of pausing the
Changing Modifiers and Options after pressing Start
Options and Modifiers can be changed anytime after Start has
been selected and before the selected Option and Modifier cycle
begins.
NOTE: An e
rror tone will sound if your selection is unavailable.
To manually drain the washer and spin the load
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel the wash cycle and
drain the washer.
ess POWER.
2. Pr
3. Turn knob to select DRAIN & SPIN.
4. Press START.
When the spin is complete, the lid unlocks. Items can be removed
from the washer.
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.
Fabric Softener
If the liquid fabric softener dispenser is used, select the Fabric
Softener option on the console.
Pre Soak (on some models)
Use this option for set-in stains and soil that need extra time for
removal. Soaking in this washer is different than in a conventional
washer. The washer sprays the load with water and detergent for
4 minutes at extra-low spin speed, followed by a soak period. This
allows for the detergent to work on the soils. This is followed by
alternating periods for spray and soak. Using Presoak will extend
your wash cycle by about 14 minutes.
End of Cycle Signal Volume
The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the
wash cycle is finished. This signal is helpful when you are
removing items from the washer as soon as it stops. Select On or
Off.
During washing
If you select the Deep Clean option, you will hear a spin/spray
noise at the start of the cycle.
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.
During wash and spin
This washer does not have a transmission. The motor provides
direct drive for agitation and spin. You will hear sounds that are
different from those of a conventional washer.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Preparing clothes for washing
Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of your
garments.
■ Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other
items. Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangles.
■ Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer interior. Remove non-washable trim
and ornaments.
■ Empty pockets and turn them inside out; turn down cuffs.
Turn wool and synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
■ Brush away lint and dirt. Treat spots and stains, stained or wet
garments should be washed promptly for best results.
■ Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
Sorting
■ Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if
they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers
(towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics,
permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside out.
WASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.
Clean your washer interior wi
Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle
using hot water, super water level. Select the Super Load Size.
Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cl
washer safe.
th 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach.
eaners labeled as
■ Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from
noncolorfast items.
■ Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate
items).
■ When washing waterproof/water-resistant items, such as
plastic-lined mattress pads, shower curtains, tarpaulins,
jackets or sleeping bags, use one of the following cycles:
Delicate, Hand Wash/Wool, Colors/Darks, or Wh
itest Whites.
Cycle Options
■ For additional performance and enhancements to desired
cycle, select options such as Deep Clean, Extra Rinse, and
Fabric Softener Dispenser.
Unloading
■ Remove clothes from washer after the cycle is completed.
Metal objects such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may rust if
left in the washer basket for a long time.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
WARNING
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 r
the label with a permanent marker.
eplacement on
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather,
winterize it.
Non-use or vacation care:
Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,
you should:
■ Unplug washer or disconnect power.
■ Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
isconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. D
3. Pu
t 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on the Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
5. Unplug wa
sher or disconnect power.
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,
re, or electrical shock.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
n the washer using any cycle and a Super Load Size water
3. Ru
level to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used.
Use ½ the manufacturer's recommended amount for a
medium-size load.
To transport the washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If the washer will be moved during f
(1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the
Rinse & Spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the
tifreeze and remaining water.
an
4. Disconn
5. Unplug the power cor
6. Pl
7. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge into the
basket.
ect the drain from the drain system.
d.
ace the inlet hoses into the basket.
reezing weather, put 1 qt
basket. Run washer on the
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