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Whirlpool W10331731A-SP, W10330946A User Manual

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LOAD-SENSING
INSTRUCTIONS
WASHER
USER
INSTRUCTIONS
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D’UTILISATION POUR
LAVEUSE AVEC DÉTECTION
DE CHARGE
Table of Contents Table des matières
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ...........................Back Cover
À PROPOS DE VOTRE NOUVELLE LAVEUSE
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ........................................ 17
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ..............Couverture arrière
W10330946A W10331731A-SP
WASHER SAFETY
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WHAT’S NEW ABOUT YOUR LOAD-SENSING WASHER
Load-Sensing determines the appropriate amount of water for each load based on your cycle and options selected for maximum energy and water savings.
Although your new load-sensing washer may look the same as other washers, there are a few important steps that are required to maximize your water and energy savings:
BEFORE STARTING THE WASHER:
Presort all of your laundry. Add all of your garments and laundry products to the
washer and washer dispensers. See “Starting Your Washer”.
Do not interrupt the cycle or open the lid after starting the washer. Opening the lid will reduce or eliminate water savings. If the lid is opened during ll, the washer will add more water to accommodate any additional load. If the lid is opened after the washer has completed lling, the washer will then ll to the highest level.
The following describes what to expect when using a washer with load-sensing technology.
After starting your washer, there will be a short pause before the washer begins to ll. The washer makes different sounds and pauses briey throughout each cycle. This is normal.
Dry Load
How It Works
Next, three nozzles spray to evenly saturate the load. Then a sensing step occurs. The lling stops, and the agitator moves the load for a very brief time.
Load Filling/Sensing
The washer estimates how much more water to add; then, lling resumes and continues to sense until the right amount of water is reached. Now washing begins.
Correct Water Level for Load
Water may not cover the top of the clothes and water level will vary with size of load. This is normal for Auto Load-Sensing washers. For these models, the water ll is optimized by the system for best wash performance.
IMPORTANT: To save water and energy, DO NOT OPEN THE LID after starting the washer.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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Temperature Control
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.
Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your  previous washer provided.
Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into the  washer to maintain a minimum temperature.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results follow the garment label instructions, using the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.
Wash Temp
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 - brights/darks Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.
Cold Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.
Tap Cold This is the temperature from your faucet.
Suggested Fabrics
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
Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils
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Extra Rinse
If you desire an extra rinse at the end of your regular cycle, turn the Extra Rinse knob to ON.
On models without the Extra Rinse knob, choose a second rinse by pushing the Cycle Control knob in and rotating it to any of the “Rinse” cycle settings.
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Fabric Softener
Use this option if you are using liquid fabric softener in the dispenser. This option ensures that the softener is properly distributed in the rinse cycle.
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Fabric Select
Choose the appropriate Fabric Select setting for the type of garments you are washing. Each setting has a speed designed for different fabrics and soil levels. See “Cycle Guide” for more information.
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Cycle Control knob
Select the wash cycle best suited for your type of fabric. See “Cycle Guide” for more details.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60° F (15.6° C), detergents do not dissolve well and soils can be difcult to remove.
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CYCLE GUIDE
Types of Fabric
Cottons, linens, synthetic fabrics
Sturdy fabrics, Colorfast items
Pillows, sleeping bags, comforters, jackets
Machine wash silks and hand wash fabrics
Washable knits, machine wash silks
Soil
Level
Normal
Heavy
Medium
Light
Light
Fabric Select
Normal
Heavy Duty
Bulky Items/
Comforters
Hand Wash
Delicate
Spin Speed
High/High
High/High
High/High
Intermittent
Low/Low
Low/Low
CycleAgitation /
Heavy
Regular
Super
Wash
Heavy
Regular
Heavy
Light
Light
Wash
Time*
10-14
14-16
10-14
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Cycle Details:
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads
Use this cycle for heavily soiled cottons or sturdy fabrics.
This cycle thoroughly soaks and saturates large and nonabsorbent items. Add the load evenly around the basket wall in loose heaps.
Use for special care items. Brief low-speed agitations/ spins and short soaks provide the gentlest cleaning while minimizing wrinkling.
Use for special care items. Brief low­speed agitations and short soaks provide the gentlest cleaning. Low-speed spin minimizes wrinkling.
Work shirts and pants and synthetic fabrics
* Approximate time in minutes
Light/
Medium
Casual/Perm
ADDITIONAL CYCLES
Adds a second rinse.
Select prior to starting washer to automatically add to wash cycle, eliminating need to return later to select a second rinse.
Extra Rinse
This cycle can be used for washing 2-3 lightly soiled items that are needed quickly.
Agitation and spin speeds will vary by the fabric selections.
Press
Quick Wash
High/Low
Regular
Light
This cycle provides agitation and unlimited soak time required to remove stains.
Option 1 - To use same water for wash cycle: advance Cycle Select knob to a wash cycle. Add laundry products and start a new wash cycle as normal.
Option 2 - Drain existing water: advance Cycle Select knob to a spin setting. Add laundry products and start a new wash cycle as normal.
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Soak
Use this cycle to wash no-iron fabrics and blends. Provides low speed/spin speeds to minimize wrinkling.
This cycle helps to remove heavy soils requiring pretreatment. Prewash does not include a rinse cycle; proceed to setting Fabric Select and Cycle Select knobs and add laundry products as normal.
Prewash
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STARTING YOUR WASHER
WASHER USE
BEFORE STARTING THE WASHER: Add all items and laundry products to the washer before pulling
the Cycle Control knob out to achieve full water and energy savings. Opening the lid will reduce or eliminate water savings.
IMPORTANT: When washing any article of clothing, always follow fabric care labels and manufacturer’s directions.
1. Measure detergent and add to the bottom of the washer. If
desired, add oxi or color-safe bleach products to the bottom of the washer as well.
2. Loosely add sorted load of clothes
to wash basket.
Load evenly to maintain washer balance.
Mix large and small items. Use garment bags for smaller items.
Do not wrap large items such as sheets
around the agitator. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.
3. Add only liquid chlorine bleach to the dispenser. Bleach
is immediately added into the washer and is diluted automatically during the wash cycle.
Using a cup with a pouring spout, measure amount of bleach. Do not allow bleach to spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use more than the recommended amount.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.
Damage may appear several washings later as rips, tears, holes, and color loss.
4. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser.
Fabric softener is added automatically during the nal rinse cycle. Turn the Fabric Softener knob to the softener Added position.
Measure 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.
Always dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the dispenser with warm water until reaching the Max Fill Line arrows. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color-safe bleach to your load.
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5. Close the washer lid. Washer will not operate with lid open.
6. Select Temperature and Fabric Select Option
7. Select Extra Rinse Option, if desired
8. Select Cycle
Push the Cycle Control knob in and turn clockwise to the cycle you want.
Water Inlet Hoses
This washer does not include water inlet hoses. Whirlpool
Corporation recommends use of factory specied parts. See “Accessories” for a list of factory specied hoses available for separate purchase. These hoses are manufactured and tested to meet Whirlpool Corporation’s specications.
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.
Moving and Storage
Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can
damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Winterizing your washer
1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket.
2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
9. Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle control knob.
NOTE: For best water savings, avoid stopping the washer.
However, if the washer does need to be stopped:
To stop at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob. To restart, close the lid and pull out the Cycle Control
knob.
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 by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and enough detergent to equal twice the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a normal wash load. Pour this mixture into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.
Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it. NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not wash
clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
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 the washer through a complete bulky items cycle with
1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
Storage, 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:
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
ooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently
Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help
Noisy
Is the load balanced and the washer level? The wash load
should be balanced and not tightly packed. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the jam nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See “Installation Instructions.”
Did you completely remove the yellow shipping strap  with shipping pins? See “Installation Instructions.”
Are the gears engaging after the drain and before spin, or  is the upper part of agitator clicking during wash? These
are normal washer noises.
Leaking
Check the following: 
Are the ll hoses tight? Are the ll hose washers properly seated? Is the drain hose installed? See “Installation Instructions.”
Is the sink or drain clogged? Sink and standpipe must be
able to handle 17 gal. (64 L.) of water per minute.
Is water deecting off the tub ring or the load? Center
the tub before starting the washer. The wash load should be balanced and not tightly packed. The ll or spray rinses can bounce off the load. The washer must be level. The front feet should be properly installed and the jam nuts tightened. Reset the rear leveling legs (if needed). See “Installation Instructions.”
Check household plumbing for leaks.
Dispensers clogged or bleach leaking
Did you follow the manufacturer’s directions when adding  fabric softener to the dispenser? Measure detergent and
fabric softener. Slowly pour into the dispensers. Wipe up all spills. Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. Periodically clean the dispensers.
Did you put powdered color-safe bleach into the liquid  chlorine bleach dispenser? Add powdered color-safe
bleach directly to the basket.
Water level seems too low
Auto load sensing may use less water than you would  expect. This is normal and provides good fabric care.
Does the water level seem too low, or does the washer  appear to not ll completely? The top of the agitator is
much higher than the highest water level. This is normal and necessary for clothes to move freely.
Water level seems too high
Did you open the lid or stop the washer while the washer  was lling to begin the wash? This will interrupt the sensing
feature and cause the washer to stop lling. Closing the lid will resume ll, but the washer will add additional water to compensate for any additional load items that might have been added to the basket.
Did you open the lid after washing started or during the  rinse? The washer will ll to the highest water level once the
lid is closed.
Washer won’t run, ll, rinse, or agitate; washer stops
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded 3 prong  outlet? Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension
cord.
Is the indicator on the Timer knob properly lined up with  a cycle? Turn the Timer knob to the right slightly and pull
knob out to start.
Are the water inlet valve screens clogged? Turn off the
water and remove inlet hoses from the washer. Remove any accumulated lm or particles. Reinstall hoses, turn on water, and check for leaks.
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Turn on the water.
Is the water inlet hose kinked? Straighten the hoses.
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