Whirlpool WFW61HEBW, WFW86HEBC, WFW86HEBW Owner's Manual

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Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER

LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL

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Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.

Conçue pour l’utilisation d’un détergent haute efficacité seulement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WASHER SAFETY....................................................................	2
ACCESSORIES........................................................................	3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.......................................	4
USING THE DISPENSER DRAWER........................................	6
CYCLE GUIDE..........................................................................	7
USING YOUR WASHER...........................................................	9
WASHER MAINTENANCE.....................................................	13
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................	16
WARRANTY...........................................................................	23
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE...................................	Back Cover

TABLE DE MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE.................................................		24
ACCESSOIRES......................................................................		25
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES.......		26
UTILISATION DU TIROIR DU DISTRIBUTEUR....................		28
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES.................................................		29
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE.............................................		31
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE...............................................		35
DÉPANNAGE..........................................................................		38
GARANTIE..............................................................................		47
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................	Couverture arrière

WASHER SAFETY

Whirlpool WFW61HEBW, WFW86HEBC, WFW86HEBW Owner's Manual

ACCESSORIES

Customize your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on options and ordering, call 1-800-442-9991, or visit us at: www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpool.ca.

15" Pedestal

Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height. The large drawer provides convenient storage.

Worksurface

The worksurface bridges the washer and dryer, and provides a convenient working and storage area.

Stack Kit

If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on top of

the washer.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

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POWER

Spin

Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel

This washer automatically selects the spin speed based

a cycle at any time.

on the cycle selected. Some preset speeds can be

WASH CYCLE KNOB

changed.

• Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may

Use your Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your

increase wrinkling in your load.

washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.

• Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave

An LED will light up for the cycle selected.

your load more damp.

NOTE: The Clean Washer LED will flash when the washer

Soil

has run 30 wash cycles as a reminder to run the Clean

The Soil setting (wash time) is preset for each wash

Washer cycle.

cycle. For most loads, use this preset soil level. When

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

you change the soil setting, the cycle time will increase

START

or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display.

For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, use the Soil setting

Touch and hold until the light above START comes on to

start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to

to select more wash time. For lightly soiled and delicate

pause it. If you want to add a garment, you can touch START

fabrics, use the Soil setting to select less wash time.

when the “Add Garment” LED is on.

Lower soil level settings will help reduce tangling and

DELAY WASH

wrinkling.

Presoak

Use + and – to delay the start of the wash cycle by up to

Touch to add a Presoak time of your choice to a wash

12 hours. To turn off Delay Wash, use + and – to set the

cycle. Items will gently tumble through the detergent and

delay time to “0,” or touch POWER.

water for the selected time to help loosen tough stains.

LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

OPTIONS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and

Touch to activate additional wash options or additional

the Estimated Time Remaining will be displayed. Factors

features on the washer. Not all options are available on all

such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure

models.

may affect the time shown in the display during the cycle.

Steam Clean

Tightly packing garments, unbalanced loads, or excessive

suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well.

The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash

Touch the desired option along the bottom of the display to

time to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well

as a steam boost for added cleaning power.

adjust settings. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on

An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash

each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

Cycle Status Lights

temperatures. See the “Cycle Guide” for cycles that

allow the Steam Clean option.

For details, see “Cycle Status Lights”.

Extra Rinse

Wash Temp

Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles.

The recommended wash temperature is preset for each

NOTE: Some cycles include this feature as a default.

cycle. You may also select a wash temperature based

on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best

See “Cycle Guide” for details.

results, follow the garment label instructions. All wash temperatures feature a cold rinse.

CTumbleFresh™ Option (on some models)

The TumbleFresh™ option will periodically tumble the load after the end of the cycle for up to 6 hours

to reduce humidity. To turn on the TumbleFresh™ option, touch TumbleFresh. If, however, the TumbleFresh™ option is turned on, it will stay on for all future cycles until turned back off – the washer remembers the last on/off status set. To turn off the TumbleFresh™ option, touch TumbleFresh.

You may also activate the TumbleFresh™ option without running a cycle by touching and holding POWER for one second, then touching and holding TumbleFresh for 3 seconds, then touching and holding START for

3 seconds.

To turn off the TumbleFresh™ option when it is running, touch POWER.

NOTE: The door will lock while the TumbleFresh™ option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER.

DCycle Signal

Use this option to turn on or off the signal that sounds at end of cycle.

To turn off the tones that sound when a setting is touched: Touch and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for about 3 seconds. Repeat to turn them on.

EControl Lock

Touch and hold for 3 seconds to lock the controls

to avoid unwanted changes or operation. Touch and hold 3 seconds again to unlock. You can still touch START to pause the cycle, or touch POWER to turn the washer off.

7		C
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		A	HE detergent
		B	Liquid fabric
			softener
	A	C Chlorine bleach
	A

7DISPENSER DRAWER

The dispenser drawer gives you the convenience of automatically adding HE detergent, liquid chlorine bleach, and liquid fabric softener to the wash load at the proper time. See “Using the Dispenser Drawer” for information on using the dispenser drawer.

AHigh Efficiency “HE” detergent compartment

This compartment holds liquid or powdered HE detergent for your main wash cycle.

BLiquid fabric softener compartment

Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid fabric softener at the optimum time in the cycle.

ν Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

CLiquid chlorine bleach compartment

Automatically dilutes and dispenses liquid chlorine bleach at the optimum time during the first rinse after the wash cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Using non-HE detergent

will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They hold soil in suspension so it is not re-deposited onto clean clothes. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Cycle Status Lights

Delay Wash

If a Delay Wash is set, the Delay Wash indicator will light and the delay time will count down in the display.

Door Locked

Door Locked will light to indicate that the door is locked and cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle.

Sensing

When START is touched, the washer will first perform a self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing light will come on. You will hear a click, the drum will make a partial turn, and the door will unlock briefly before locking again.

Once the door has locked the second time, the washer will drain to calibrate the sensors; then it will begin tumbling and adding water. The sensing process will continue throughout the cycle. You may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load.

After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on load size will be displayed. The actual cycle time may be lengthened; however, the display will continue to show the estimated time.

The sensing light will blink once a second at various times during the cycle, such as when the washer is reducing extra suds.

Add Garment

When “Add Garment” is lit, you may pause the washer, open the door, and add items.

Steaming

This will light to show that the cycle is using a steam boost for added cleaning power.

Done

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. The Done indicator is also lit during the TumbleFresh™ option.

TumbleFresh™ option

The TumbleFresh™ indicator will light when the TumbleFresh™ option is active. During this time, the washer will occasionally tumble the load.

Eco Monitor

The Eco Monitor allows you to see how the settings you select affect your energy savings. To use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle, temperature, spin speed, soil level, and options for the fabrics being washed. The Eco Monitor will rate the water and energy use of those selections, from Good to Best. You can then adjust the settings and options to decrease the amount of energy used within that cycle.

USING THE DISPENSER DRAWER

1.Open the dispenser drawer.

2.Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the “Using Your Washer” section.

3.Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is completely closed.

NOTE: A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from the previous wash cycle. This is normal.

Adding HE detergent to dispenser

Selector

HE detergent compartment

Pour a measured amount of HE detergent into detergent compartment. For powdered detergent, lift the selector to the high position. For liquid detergent, push down the selector to the low position.

Do not overfill; adding too much	Use only High Efficiency
detergent may cause detergent to be	(HE) detergent.
dispensed into the washer too early.

Selector	Selector
in high	in low
position	position
Powdered detergent:	Liquid detergent:
Lift the selector to the high	Push down the selector to
position.	the low position.

IMPORTANT:

νDo not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser drawer.

νUse powdered detergent when using the Delay Wash option. Liquid detergent may seep out before the wash begins.

CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.

NOTES:

νNot all cycles, temperatures, options, or spin speeds are available on all models.

νAll wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Items to wash	Cycle:	Wash	Spin	Soil	Available	Cycle Details:
using default	Cycle:	Wash	Spin	Soil	Available	Cycle Details:
cycle settings:		Temperature:	Speed:	Level:	Options:

Normally soiled cottons,	Normal	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	This cycle combines medium-speed
linens, sheets, and		Warm	Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	tumbling and an extra-fast-speed
mixed garment loads		Cool	Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	spin. This cycle is designed to
		Cold			PreSoak	provide the most energy efficiency.
					Delay Wash
Heavily soiled white	Whites	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	Uses a longer wash time with
fabrics and garments		Warm	Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing,
		Cool	Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	and an extra-fast-speed spin to
		Cold	Slow		PreSoak	provide optimal cleaning and rinsing
					Delay Wash	when bleach is used.
Sturdy colorfast	Heavy	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	Fast-speed tumbling and an
fabrics and heavily	Duty	Warm	Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	extra-fast-speed final spin help
soiled garments		Cool	Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	provide optimal cleaning and
		Cold	Slow		PreSoak	reduce drying times.
					Delay Wash
Sturdy towels and	Towels	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	Provides fast-speed tumbling,
wash cloths		Warm	Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	longer wash time, normal rinsing,
		Cool	Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	and an extra-fast-speed spin to
		Cold	Slow		PreSoak	shorten drying time.
					Delay Wash
Clothing, bedding	Sanitize†	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	Using the highest wash temperature
and towels requiring			Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	available ensures sanitization.
sanitization			Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	Check recommended wash
			Slow		Delay Wash	temperature of your items.
No clothes in washer	Clean					Use this cycle every 30 washes
	Washer					to keep the inside of your washer
	with					fresh and clean. This cycle uses a
	affresh®					higher water level. Use with affresh®
						washer cleaner tablet or liquid
						chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean
						the inside of your washer. This
						cycle should not be interrupted.
						See “Washer Care.”
						IMPORTANT: Do not place
						garments or other items in the
						washer during the Clean Washer
						with affresh® cycle. Use this cycle
						with an empty wash tub. See
						“Washer Care” in “Washer
						Maintenance.”

* The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm or Hot water temperature is selected.						continued on next page
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†Sanitize

νThis washer has a Sanitize Cycle that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria typically found on clothing, bedding, and towels, based on independent, third-party laboratory testing. There is no carryover of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete.

νUse the Sanitize Cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines the hottest water temperature to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120°F (49°C) to ensure proper performance during this cycle.

CYCLE GUIDE

NOTES:

νNot all cycles, temperatures, options, or spin speeds are available on all models.

νAll wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Items to wash	Cycle:	Wash	Spin	Soil	Available	Cycle Details:
using default	Cycle:	Wash	Spin	Soil	Available	Cycle Details:
cycle settings:		Temperature:	Speed:	Level:	Options:
Wet load of clothes	Drain	N/A	Extra Fast	N/A	TumbleFresh™	Use Drain & Spin to remove excess
	& Spin		Fast		Delay Wash	water from the load. Spin speed
			Medium			can be set to a slower setting.
			Slow
Swimwear, items	Drain	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	Select Drain & Spin; then select
that need rinsing	& Spin	Warm	Fast	Normal	Delay Wash	Extra Rinse to add water. The cycle
	with	Cool	Medium	Light		includes an extra-fast-speed spin.
	Extra Rinse	Cold	Slow			For some fabrics, you may wish to
						set the spin speed to a slower
						setting.
Small loads of 3–4	Quick Wash	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	For small loads (3–4 items) needed
lightly soiled garments		Warm	Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	quickly. This cycle combines
		Cool	Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	fast-speed tumbling, a shortened
		Cold	Slow		PreSoak	wash time, and an extra-fast-speed
					Delay Wash	spin for reduced drying times.
Sheer fabrics,	Delicates	Hot	Extra Fast	Heavy	Steam Clean*	This cycle combines slow-speed
lingerie, sweaters, and		Warm	Fast	Normal	TumbleFresh™	tumbling and slow-speed spin
lightly-soiled shirts,		Cool	Medium	Light	Extra Rinse	for gentle fabric care and reduced
blouses, trousers,		Cold	Slow		PreSoak	wrinkling.
pants, and skirts					Delay Wash
Bright or darkly colored	Cold	Cold	Extra Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	This cycle uses a concentrated
cottons, linens, casual	Wash		Fast	Normal	Extra Rinse	detergent solution along with cold
and mixed loads			Medium	Light	Delay Wash	water throughout the cycle to gently
						lift out stains and care for fabrics.

* The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm or Hot water temperature is selected.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the washer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about 3/4 full.

Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely.

For best results, avoid packing tightly.

USING YOUR WASHER

First wash cycle without laundry

Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes. Use only HE detergent. Use 1/2 the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

2. Add laundry products (if desired)

Single-dose laundry packet, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the drum prior to adding laundry.

NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer drum prior to adding laundry products. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Load laundry into washer

Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics. Treat stains promptly and check for colorfastness by testing stain remover products on an inside seam.

IMPORTANT:

νEmpty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can plug pumps and may require a service call.

νClose zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

νMend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.

νTurn knits inside out to prevent pilling. Separate lint-takers from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

νDo not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because heat can set stains into fabric.

νAlways read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage to your garments.

Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in the washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the latch clicks.

ν Depending on load type and cycle, the washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Washer door should close easily. See “Cycle Guide” for loading suggestions.

ν Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load evenly.

ν Wash small items in mesh garment bags. For multiple items,

use more than one bag and fill bags equally.

USING YOUR WASHER

USING LAUNDRY PRODUCT DISPENSERS

NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly.

4. Add HE detergent
Liquid	Powdered
HE detergent	HE detergent

Adjust the selector, based on type of HE detergent used (either liquid or powdered). See “Using the Dispenser Drawer” instructions on how to use the dispenser.

5. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser (if desired)

6. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser (if desired)

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

νAlways measure liquid chlorine bleach. Use a measuring cup with a pour spout; do not guess.

νDo not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Overfilling could cause garment damage.

7.Touch POWER to turn on washer (optional)

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into liquid fabric softener compartment. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.

Fabric softener is always dispensed in the last rinse, even if Extra Rinse is selected.

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1/4 cup (60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not fill past the MAX line. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

νDo not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

νDo not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. They will not dispense correctly.

Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure the drawer is closed completely, then touch POWER to turn on the washer or go to Step 8.

8. Select CYCLE*

10. Select any additional options*

Turn cycle knob to select your wash cycle. See “Cycle Guide” for details on cycle features.

To add an option to the cycle, touch its name – Steam Clean, Extra Rinse, TumbleFresh, or Cycle Signal. To remove an option from the selected cycle, touch the option again.

9. Adjust settings, if desired*			11. Setting a delayed wash

The display will show the default settings for the selected cycle. To adjust a setting, touch its name – Wash Temp, Spin, Soil, or Presoak. Adjusting settings will change the Estimated Time Remaining. Tightly packing the load, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may also cause the washer to increase the cycle time.

If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may choose the DELAY WASH option. This will delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours.

To set a delayed wash:

1.Touch DELAY WASH + and – buttons to set the desired delay time.

2.Touch and hold START to set the delay. The delay countdown has started when the START light stops blinking.

*Not all options and settings are available with all cycles. See “Cycle Guide” for available options and settings.

USING YOUR WASHER

	12. Touch and hold START to begin			13. Remove garments promptly
	wash cycle			after cycle is finished

Touch and hold START to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START once, then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch POWER.

Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle.

Unlocking the door to add garments:

If you need to open the door to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so while the “Add Garment” light is lit.

Touch START once; the door will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes. Then close door and touch and hold START again to restart the cycle.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor and rusting of

metal objects on garments. When unloading garments, pull back the door seal and check

for small items between the tub and the washer drum.

If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, use the TumbleFresh™ option.

If selected, the TumbleFresh™ option will tumble the load periodically for up to 6 hours.

To turn off the TumbleFresh™ option, touch POWER. To set the washer so that the TumbleFresh™ option does not come on for future cycles, touch TumbleFresh.

NOTE:

νThe door will remain locked while the TumbleFresh™ option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER.

νA small amount of water may remain in the dispensers after the wash cycle is complete. This is normal.

νThis washer has a tight seal to avoid water leaks. To avoid odors, leave the door open to allow the washer to dry between uses.

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.

WASHER CARE

Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at its Best

1.Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the HE detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

2.Use warm or hot water washes sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.

3.Always leave the washer door slightly ajar between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue.

Cleaning Your Front Loading Washer

Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles,

whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Door Seal

1.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.

2.Inspect the colored seal between the door opening and the drum for stained areas or soil buildup. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.

3.If stained areas or soil buildup are found, wipe down these areas of the seal using either of the following two procedures:

a.affresh® Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure:

i.When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.

b.Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

i.Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap water.

ii.Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth.

iii.Let stand 5 minutes.

iv.Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let washer interior air dry with door open.

IMPORTANT:

νWear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach.

νRefer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer

This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water volumes in combination with affresh® Washer Cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the washer. Steam washer models also utilize steam to enhance cleaning in this special cycle.

NOTE: Read these instructions completely before beginning the cleaning process.

Begin procedure

1.affresh® Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure (Recommended for Best Performance):

a.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items.

b.Add an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer drum.

c.Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to the dispenser drawer.

d.Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure.

e.Close the washer door.

f.Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

g.Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

2.Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

a.Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items.

b.Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid chlorine bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment.

NOTE: Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time.

c.Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer.

d.Do not add any detergent or other chemicals to the washer when following this procedure.

e.Close the washer door.

f.Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

g.Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. Description of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

1.The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing or other items are in the washer.

2.If no items are detected in the washer, it will proceed with the cycle.

a.If any items are detected in the washer, “rL” (remove load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum.

b.Touch POWER to clear the “rL” code.

c.Touch and hold START to restart the cycle.

After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly to allow for better ventilation and drying of the washer interior.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

WASHER CARE (cont.)

Cancellation of Clean Washer Cycle Operation:

If the Clean Washer cycle is canceled by the user after it has been initiated, it may take up to 30 minutes for the washer to purge any affresh® Cleaner, chlorine bleach, or other chemistry from the wash system and to adequately rinse any

remaining chemistry. The washer door will remain locked until the cancellation process has been completed. This ensures no cleaning chemistry will be carried over to the next wash cycle and reduces the potential for damage to subsequent loads of laundry or to the washer itself.

Clean Washer Cycle Cancellation Procedure:

1.Touch POWER on the washer once.

2.The washer will begin to drain and rinse away the remaining cleaning chemistry.

3.The cycle will complete the cancellation process in approximately 30 minutes or less.

4.The washer then can be used to either repeat the Clean Washer cycle or to wash laundry using one of the regular wash cycles selected by the user.

Cleaning the Dispensers

After a period of using your washer, you may find some residue buildup in the washer’s dispensers. To remove residue from the dispensers, remove the drawer and wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth and towel dry either before or after you run the Clean Washer cycle. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

IMPORTANT: Dispenser is not dishwasher safe.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to help keep it looking new. Use mild soap and water.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s finish, do not use abrasive products.

CLEAN WASHER CYCLE REMINDER

The Clean Washer LED will flash at the end of a wash cycle when the washer

has run 30 wash cycles. This is a reminder to run the Clean Washer cycle.

If the Clean Washer cycle is not turned on, the LED will stop flashing at the end of a wash cycle after running 3 more regular wash cycles. After 30 more wash cycles are completed, the Clean Washer LED will again flash at the end of a wash cycle as a reminder.

REMOVING THE DISPENSER

To remove:

1.Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops.

2.Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to remove the dispenser.

3. Lift off cover panel by pulling straight up.

To replace:

1.Slide cover panel back onto posts on dispenser.

2.Align edges of dispenser with guides in washer,

then slide dispenser back into slot.

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 flooding due to water pressure surges.

3.Clean the dispensers. See “Cleaning the Dispensers.”

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 washer drum and run washer on NORMAL cycle for about two minutes to mix antifreeze and remaining water.

3.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

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.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

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 hose from drain system and from back of washer.

4.Unplug power cord.

5.Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.

6.Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to keep it from hanging onto the ground.

IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts. Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to

your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by a certified technician.

2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3.Run washer through HEAVY DUTY cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE detergent. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load.

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