Whirlpool WFW80HE, WFW70HE Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL

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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 ..........................................................8

WASHER MAINTENANCE ....................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 15

WARRANTY ...........................................................................22

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................Back Cover

WASHER SAFETY

TABLE DE MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ................................................23

ACCESSOIRES ...................................................................... 24

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .......25

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

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 nger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your nger tip, not your ngernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

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POWER

Touch to turn the washer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use your 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.

START

Touch and hold until the light above START comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it. If you want to add a garment, you can touch START when the “Add Garment” LED is on.

DELAY WASH

Use + and – to delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours. To turn off Delay Wash, use + and – to set the delay time to “0,” or touch POWER.

LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining will be displayed (for times longer than 99 minutes, hours will be displayed, followed by minutes). Factors such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display during the cycle. Tightly packing garments, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well.

Touch the desired option along the bottom of the display to adjust settings. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

Cycle Status Lights

For details, see “Cycle Status Lights”.

Wash Temp

The recommended wash temperature is preset for each cycle. You may also select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results, follow the garment label instructions. All wash temperatures feature a cold rinse.

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Soil

The Soil setting (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. For most loads, use this preset soil level. When you change the soil setting, the cycle time will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display.

For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, use the Soil setting to select more wash time. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, use the Soil setting to select less wash time. Lower soil level settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

OPTIONS

Touch to activate additional wash options or additional features on the washer. Not all options are available on all models.

Extra Rinse

Activate this option to add an extra rinse to most cycles. NOTE: Some cycles include this feature as a default.

See “Cycle Guide” for details.

TumbleFresh™ Option

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 touch TumbleFresh. If, however, the TumbleFresh 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

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option, touch

TumbleFresh. You may also activate the TumbleFresh

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option without running a cycle by touching and holding POWER for one second, then touching and holding TumbleFresh seconds, then touching and holding START for 3 seconds.

To turn off the TumbleFresh

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option when it is running,

touch POWER. NOTE: The door will lock while the TumbleFresh

is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER.

Cycle 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.

Control 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.

DISPENSER DRAWER

HE detergent

A B

Liquid fabric softener

Chlorine bleach

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.

High Efciency “HE” detergent compartment

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

Liquid fabric softener compartment

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

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

Liquid chlorine bleach compartment

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

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” 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 Efciency (HE) detergent.

Cycle Status Lights

Done

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. lit during the TumbleFresh

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The Done indicator is also

option.

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

Delay Wash

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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 rst pausing or canceling the cycle.

Sensing (on some models)

When START is touched, the washer will rst 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 briey 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 owing 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.

TumbleFresh

TheTumbleFresh

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option

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

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 overll; adding too much detergent may cause detergent to be

Use only High Efciency

(HE) detergent.

dispensed into the washer too early.

Selector in high position

Powdered detergent:

Lift the selector to the high position.

Selector in low position

Liquid detergent:

Push down the selector to the low position.

IMPORTANT:

■ Do not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser

drawer.

■ Use 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 t the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together.

NOTES:

Q Not all cycles, temperatures, options, or spin speeds are available on all models. Q All wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

Normally soiled cottons, Normal Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh™ This cycle combines medium-speed linens, sheets, and Warm Medium Normal Extra Rinse tumbling and a fast-speed spin. mixed garment loads Cool Off Light Delay Wash This cycle is designed to provide Cold the most energy efciency.

Heavily soiled white Whites Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh fabrics and garments Warm Medium Normal Extra Rinse fast-speed tumbling, extra rinsing, Cool Slow Light Delay Wash and a fast-speed spin to provide Cold Off optimal cleaning and rinsing when bleach is used.

Sturdy colorfast Heavy Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh fabrics and heavily Duty Warm Medium Normal Extra Rinse fast-speed nal spin help soiled garments Cool Slow Light Delay Wash provide optimal cleaning and Cold Off reduce drying times.

Clothing, bedding Eco Sanitize Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh and towels requiring with Oxi sanitization Slow Light Delay Wash added in the drum ensures Off sanitization. Check recommended wash temperature of your items and use the amount of Oxi recommended by the manufacturer.

No clothes in washer Clean Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep Washer the inside of your washer fresh and clean. with This cycle uses a higher water level. Use affresh 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 with an empty wash tub. See “Washer Care” in “Washer Maintenance.”

Wet load of clothes Drain N/A Fast N/A TumbleFresh & Spin Medium Delay Wash water from the load. Spin speed Slow can be set to a slower setting. Off

Swimwear, items Drain Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh that need rinsing & Spin Warm Medium Normal Delay Wash Extra Rinse to add water. The cycle with Cool Slow Light includes a fast-speed spin. For Extra Rinse Cold Off some fabrics, you may wish to set the spin speed to a slower setting.

Small loads of 3–4 Quick Wash Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh lightly soiled garments Warm Medium Normal Extra Rinse quickly. This cycle combines Cool Slow Light Delay Wash fast-speed tumbling, a shortened Cold Off wash time, and a fast-speed spin for reduced drying times.

Sheer fabrics, Delicates Hot Fast Heavy TumbleFresh lingerie, sweaters, and Warm Medium Normal Extra Rinse tumbling and slow-speed spin lightly-soiled shirts, Cool Slow Light Delay Wash for gentle fabric care and reduced blouses, trousers, Cold Off wrinkling. pants, and skirts

Bright or darkly colored Cold Cold Fast Heavy TumbleFresh cottons, linens, casual Wash Medium Normal Extra Rinse detergent solution along with cold and mixed loads Off Light Delay Wash water throughout the cycle to gently lift out stains and care for fabrics.

Cycle:

Wash

Temperature:

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Medium Normal Extra Rinse available along with an Oxi product

with affresh® washer cleaner tablet or liquid

Spin

Speed:

Soil

Level:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

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Uses a longer wash time with

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Fast-speed tumbling and a

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Use Drain & Spin to remove excess

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Select Drain & Spin; then select

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For small loads (3–4 items) needed

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This cycle combines slow-speed

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This cycle uses a concentrated

Using the highest wash temperature

cycle. Use this cycle

Model: WFW80HE

† Eco Sanitize with Oxi

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This washer has an Eco Sanitize with Oxi 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.

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Use the Eco Sanitize with Oxi 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.

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 rst time, if not completed during the nal 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.

2. Add laundry products (if desired)

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

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:

Q Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object

can plug pumps and may require a service call.

Q Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

Q Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items

during washing.

Q Turn 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.

Q Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because

heat can set stains into fabric.

Q Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry

product instructions. Improper usage may cause damage to your garments.

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

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 rmly until the latch clicks.

Q 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.

Q Mix large and small items and avoid washing single items.

Load evenly.

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

use more than one bag and ll bags equally.

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

6. Add liquid chlorine bleach to dispenser

(if desired)

Liquid

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.

Powdered

HE detergent

5. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser

(if desired)

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 overll, dilute, or use more than 1/4 cup (60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not ll past the MAX line. Overlling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

Q Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

Q Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this

washer. They will not dispense correctly.

Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Do not overll, 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.

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

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Do not ll beyond the “MAX” level. Overlling could cause garment damage.

7. Touch POWER to turn on washer

(optional)

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.

USING YOUR WASHER

8. Select CYCLE*

Appearance may vary.

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

9. Adjust settings, if desired*

10. Select any additional options*

Appearance may vary.

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

11. Setting a delayed wash

Appearance may vary.

The display will show the default settings for the selected cycle. To adjust a setting, touch its name – Wash Temp, Spin, Soil, or Extra Rinse. 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.

Appearance may vary.

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.

12. Touch and hold START to begin

wash cycle

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.

13. Remove garments promptly

after cycle is nished

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 If selected, the TumbleFresh™ option will tumble the load periodically for up to 6 hours. To turn off the TumbleFresh washer so that the TumbleFresh future cycles, touch TumbleFresh.

NOTE:

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

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

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

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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.

WASHER CARE

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

1. Always use High Efciency (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 i. When the cycle is complete, gently pull back the

b. Dilute Liquid Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

i. Mix a dilute bleach solution, using 3/4 cup (177 mL)

ii. Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using

iii. Let stand 5 minutes. iv. Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let

IMPORTANT: Q Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach. Q Refer to the bleach manufacturer’s instructions

Grit Grabber™ Cloth Procedure:

rubber door seal and clean the entire surface with the rough side of the Grit Grabber™ cloth.

of liquid chlorine bleach and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of warm tap water.

a damp cloth.

washer interior air dry with door open.

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 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

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

b. Add an affresh

c. Do not add the affresh

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the

e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean

2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure:

a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing

b. Open the dispenser drawer and add liquid chlorine

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

e. Close the washer door. f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. g. Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.

Description of Clean Washer

1. The Clean Washer cycle will determine whether clothing

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

a. If any items are detected in the washer, “rL” (remove

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.

(Recommended for Best Performance):

or other items are in the washer.

with the cycle.

Washer Cleaner Cycle Procedure

or items.

drum.

to the dispenser drawer.

washer when following this procedure.

Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

or items.

bleach to the MAX level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment.

washer when following this procedure.

Washer Cycle Operation is described below.

load) will be displayed. The door will unlock. Open washer and remove any garments from the washer drum.

Washer Cleaner tablet to the washer

Washer Cleaner or

Washer Cleaner tablet

Cycle Operation:

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 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 nd 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

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 nish, do not use abrasive products.

Cleaner, chlorine bleach, or other

Outside of the Washer

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.

WASHER MAINTENANCE

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 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 certied 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help

If you experience

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Error Code Appears in Display

Error Code Appears in Displa

Once any possible issues are corrected, touch POWER once to clear the code. Reselect and restart the cycle.

nce any possible issues are corrected, touch POWER once to clear the code. Reselect and restart the cycle

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call

Possible Causes

Possible Cause

Solution

olutio

“Sd” (Excess suds)

“Sd” (Excess suds

appears in display

appears in displa

8 followed by E1 (water

followed by

supply error) appears in

upply error) appears in

display

displa

9 followed by E1 (drain

ollowed by

pump system error)

pump system error

appears in display

5 followed by E2 (door

followed by

will not lock) appears in

ill not lock) appears in

display

displa

7 followed by E1 (motor

ollowed by

drive error) appears in

display

“rL” (remove load)

rL”

remove load

appears in display

appears in displa

Washer making error

beeps

eeps

drain

doo

Excessive suds in washer. Washer is

Excessive suds in washer. Washer is running a suds reduction routine.

unning a suds reduction routine.

Check for proper water supply.

heck for proper water supply

Check plumbing for correct drain

heck plumbing for correct drain

hose installation. Drain hose extends

installation. Drain h

into standpipe farther than 4

nto standpipe farther than 4⁄ 114 mm).

(114 mm).

Not using HE detergent or using too

ot using HE detergent or using too

much HE detergent.

uch HE detergent.

Washer door not locking.

asher door not locking.

Motor is having difculty turning

the drum.

Load detected in drum during Clean

Washer with affresh

asher with affresh

Door has not been opened and closed

for at least 3 cycles.

or at least 3 cycles.

cycle.

⁄2"

Allow the washer to continue. Use only HE detergent.

ow the washer to continue. Use only HE detergent.

Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on

lways measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on

load size. Follow detergent manufacturer’s instructions.

Both hoses must be attached and have water owing to the

inlet valve.

nlet valve

Both hot and cold water faucets must be on.

Both hot and cold water faucets must be on

Inlet valve screens on washer may be clogged.

nlet valve screens on washer may be clogge

Remove any kinks in the inlet hose.

Remove any kinks in the inlet hose

Touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER

ouch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER

again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

gain to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service

Check drain hose for proper installation.

heck drain hose for proper installation.

Make sure the drain hose is not kinked, pinched, or blocked.

Remove any clogs from drain hose.

Use drain hose form and securely attach to drainpipe or tub.

Lower drain hose if the end is higher than 96" (2.4 m) above

the oor.

the oor

Use only HE detergent. Always measure detergent and follow

manufacturer’s directions based on load size and soil level.

Touch POWER to cancel the cycle. Make sure the door is

ouch POWER to cancel the cycle. Make sure the door is

closed completely and latching. Check for items in the washer

losed completely and latching. Check for items in the washer

drum that may be keeping the door from closing completely.

rum that may be keeping the door from closing completely

Washer is tightly packed. Remove some items. See “Cycle

asher is tightly packed. Remove some items. See “Cycle

Guide” for load size recommendations. Make sure that all

uide” for load size recommendations. Make sure that all

shipping materials have been removed. See the Installation

Instructions.

nstructions.

Remove items from washer drum and restart Clean Washer

Remove items from washer drum and restart Clean Washe

with affresh

with affresh cycle.

This code may appear when the washer is rst turned on.

his code may appear when the washer is rst turned on.

Open and close the door to clear the display.

pen and close the door to clear the displa

cycle.

Washer beeps when

er beeps when

START is touched

TART is touched

F# E

# code other than

as described above

appears in display

“nt” (interrupted)

nt” (interrupted

appears in display

r than

Door not closed.

Door not cl

System error code.

ystem error code

The cycle was paused or cancelled. The washer can take 20 to 30 minutes to stop spinning and

he cycle was paused or cancelled.

Close the door completely.

Close the door completel

Touch POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER

h POWER once to clear the

again to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

ain to restart washer. If code appears again, call for service.

he washer can take 20 to 30 minutes to stop spinning and

drain and will display this error code during that time. Touch

rain and will display this error code during that time. Touch

POWER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER again to

WER once to clear the code. Then touch POWER

restart washer.

estart washer.

. Then t

h POWER

ain to

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