Whirlpool W10280546B, W10280547B - SP User Manual
TOP-LOADING
HIGH EFFICIENCY
LOW-WATER WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
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GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN DE
LA LAVEUSE HAUTE
EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE
CONSOMMATION D’EAU
AVEC CHARGEMENT PAR
LE DESSUS
Table of Contents
WASHER SAFETY .............................................................2
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .....................................3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................4
CYCLE GUIDE ...................................................................6
USING YOUR WASHER ....................................................7
WASHER MAINTENANCE ...................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................12
WARRANTY ...............................................................................17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................BACK COVER
Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ..........................................18
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .....................19
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET
CARACTÉRISTIQUES .....................................................20
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ............................................22
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................24
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ........................................27
DÉPANNAGE ...................................................................29
GARANTIE ...............................................................................35
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE. .....COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
W10280546B
W10280547B - SP
Designed to use only HE High Efciency
detergents.
Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un détergent haute
efcacité seulement.
WASHER SAFETY
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style
washer
The most striking difference in your new washer is the
low-water washplate wash system. The washer automatically
adjusts the water level to the load size—no water level selector
is needed.
When loading the washer with dirty laundry, ll it evenly
around the basket wall.
Washer with low-water
washplate wash system
Automatic Load Size Sensing
Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will
begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level
for the load. This may take several minutes before water is
added. You will nd a step-by-step description in the “Cycle
Status Lights” section.
You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to
thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method
uses less water and energy compared to a traditional
agitator-style washer.
As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the
clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not
indicate that more clothes should be added.
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water
as with your past agitator-style washer.
Choosing the Right Detergent
Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be
marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water washing creates
excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using
regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and
reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component
failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made
to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount
of detergent to use.
Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.
Concentrated Cleaning
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils.
Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and
noises that are different from those of your previous washer.
For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning
of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There
will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the
washplate moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear
nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level
for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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TEMPERATURE
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water
temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric
and soils being washed. For best results and following the
garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe
for your fabric.
• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous
washer provided.
• Even in a cool water wash, some warm water may be
added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
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CYCLE OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycle.
See “Cycle Guide” for additional details.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second
rinse to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER
This option must be set to “Yes” if using fabric softener
during a cycle.
ECOBOOST™ option
The EcoBOOST™ option allows you to increase your
energy savings on your wash cycles. When this option is
used, the wash cycle will use slightly cooler wash water
than the selected temperature.
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WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry
load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or
pauses that are different from traditional washers.
SENSING
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed, the
washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock
mechanism. You will hear a click, the basket will make a
slight turn, and the lid will unlock briey before locking again.
Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use
short, slow spins to estimate the load size. These sensing
spins may take 2 to 3 minutes before water is added to the
load and you may hear the hum of these spins. If the sensing
light is on, then washer is working properly. You will hear
the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet
the load. The washer will then move the load briey, pause
to allow water to soak in to the load, and resume adding
water. This process may repeat until the correct amount of
water has been added for the load. You may also hear water
owing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.
NOTE: Avoid opening lid during sensing. The sensing
process will start over when the washer is restarted. The
sensing light may also come on during the Soak and Wash
portions of the cycle. This is normal.
WASH
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START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON
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Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several
minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold 3 sec to cancel
a cycle.
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You will hear the motor and washplate moving the load.
Unlike traditional washers, the load is not covered with water.
Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Rather
than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer,
this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. The
motor sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.
The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer
rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will be added if
the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was selected. Some
cycles will use a spray rinse.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper
water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for proper load sensing and
spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid
Locked light will turn on. This light
indicates that the lid is locked and
cannot be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press
START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock
once the washer movement has stopped.
This may take several minutes if the load
was spinning at high speed. Press
START/Pause/Unlock again to resume
the cycle. Avoid opening the lid during
sensing. The sensing process will start over when the washer
is restarted.
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CYCLE GUIDE
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast
items, towels, jeans
Sturdy fabrics, colorfast
items, towels, jeans
Cottons, linens, sheets,
and mixed garment loads
Light weight cotton
and cotton blends
No-iron fabrics, cottons,
perm press, synthetics
Large items such as
sheets, sleeping bags,
small comforters, jackets,
and small washable rugs
Super
Wash
Normal
Heavy
Normal
Regular
Normal
Light
Casual
Bulky
Items
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Speed**:
High
High
High
High
Low
High
Cycle Details:
Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.
Water-level sensing process may take longer for some
items than for others because they will absorb more water
than other fabric types.
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Water-level
sensing process may take longer for some items than for
others because they will absorb more water than other
fabric types. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle for light weight cottons that are lightly soiled.
This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent
press, and blends.
Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and
small comforters. The washer will ll with enough water
to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle
begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles. Do
not tightly pack basket.
Machine-wash silks,
hand-wash fabrics
Small loads, cottons,
polyester, perm press
Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot
Swimsuits and items
requiring rinsing without
detergent
Dripping wet item or
hand-washed items
No clothes in washer Clean
*All rinses are cold.
**Spin speed is integrated into the cycle and can not be selected.
Delicate Low
Quick
Wash
Rinse &
Spin
Drain &
Spin
Washer
with
AFFRESH
™
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
No Spin
Warm
Cool
Cold
Cold
N/A
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High
High
High
High
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2-3
items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle features a spray
rinse.
Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on
fabrics. After time has expired, water will drain, but washer
will not spin. To set a follow-up cycle, select Drain & Spin,
add additional detergent and select a cycle based on fabric
type.
Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring
an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power
interruption. This cycle uses a higher, preset water level.
Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this
cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing
a cycle after a power failure.
Use once a month to keep the inside of the washer fresh
and clean. Higher water levels and AFFRESH® washer
cleaner work together to thoroughly clean the washer
interior. Use hot water for best results.
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USING YOUR WASHER
1. Sort and prepare your laundry
• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small
object can pass under the washplate and become trapped,
causing unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and
colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because
heat can set stains into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and
remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly. See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information on
using the Bulky Items cycle.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when
washing delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers
from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will
pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
2. Add HE detergent
Add a measured amount of HE
detergent into the basket.
IMPORTANT: Use only High Efciency detergents. The
package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Low-water
washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE
detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer
cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also
result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew.
HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of
suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.
Using Oxi or color-safe bleach:
If using an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product,
add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding
clothes.
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Liquid
Chlorine Bleach
3. Load laundry into washer
5. Add fabric softener
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Do
not wrap large items such as sheets around the washplate;
load them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. Try
mixing different sized items to reduce tangling.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer.
Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor
cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and
tangling.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
This washer has been designed to allow
the use of the Downy Ball® to dispense
fabric softener in the rinse cycle. Pour a
measured amount of Downy® liquid fabric softener into the
Downy Ball®, pull the ring tightly to seal it, and place on top
of load. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct
amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Then
select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. The Downy Ball®
will automatically release the fabric softener during the
rinse cycle. For questions on using the Downy Ball® call
1-800-688-7638 or visit www.downy.com.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected
to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.
Do not overll or dilute.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed
lling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to pause the
washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended
amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric
softener to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load.
Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid
and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to start the
washer.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected
to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener
during the rinse portion of the cycle.
Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL). Do
not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle
with liquid chlorine bleach.
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6. Select cycle
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle.
7. Select wash temperature
Once you select a cycle, select the desire wash Temperature
by turning the Temperature knob to the desired setting.
Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid
damage to your garments.
Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This will be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Some cold water will be added, so
this will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Cool
Warm water is added to assist in
soil removal and to help dissolve
detergents.
Cold
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
9. Press START/Pause/Unlock
to begin wash cycle
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash
cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load
balance is sensed. When the cycle has nished, the DONE
indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has
completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of
metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the
washer movement has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid
and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump
out automatically.
Delay in water ll
Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load
unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to lling.
This is normal operation.
8. Select cycle options, if desired
If you would like to add an Extra Rinse and/or use the
EcoBOOST™ option, turn the knob for that feature to ON.
The EcoBOOST™ option allows you to increase your energy
savings on your wash cycles. When this option is used,
the wash cycle will use slightly cooler wash water than the
selected temperature.
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WASHER MAINTENANCE
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
replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes.
To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended
monthly cleaning procedure:
1. Make sure the washer is empty.
2. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer basket
OR
If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving,
or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these
steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due
to water pressure surge.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER
with AFFRESH™ cycle. Do not use more than recommended
amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time.
3. Close washer lid.
4. Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle.
5. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer
for a moment and pause, lid will lock, unlock, then cycle
will continue.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for
three seconds and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to ensure
cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp
cloth.
To clean exterior:
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not
use abrasive products.
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TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any
remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain
hose from back of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials
back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray,
place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening.
Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of
washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new
location.
To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,
or moving:
1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and
connect washer.
2. Before using again, run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet
hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to clean
washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE
High Efciency detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s
recommended amount for a medium-size load.
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