Whirlpool WFW82HEDW, WFW83HEDCB Use & Care Guide

0 (0)

Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Front-Loading Automatic Washer

Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal

Para obtener acceso al Manual de uso y

cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com

If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www.whirlpool.com

Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.

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

W10656457B W10656476B - SP

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.......		25
UTILISATION DU TIROIR DU DISTRIBUTEUR....................		29
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES.................................................		30
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE.............................................		33
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE...............................................		35
DÉPANNAGE..........................................................................		38
GARANTIE..............................................................................		46
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................	Couverture arrière

Washer Safety

Whirlpool WFW82HEDW, WFW83HEDCB Use & Care Guide

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.

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.

Model WFW81HE	4	5
Model WFW81HE		5
	2
1	3
1

A B C D

Model WFW72HE	4	5
Model WFW72HE		5
	2
1	3

1POWER

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

NOTE: Turning the Wash Cycle knob will also turn the washer on.

2WASH CYCLE KNOB

Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

3START

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.

4DELAY 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.

5LED 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 60 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 setting along the bottom of the display to adjust. 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” section on the next page.

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.

Spin

This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. Some preset speeds can be changed.

•Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may increase wrinkling in your load.

•Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave your load more damp.

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.

6OPTIONS

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

AExtra Rinse

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

BTumbleFresh™ 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™ 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, and 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.

CCycle 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.

DControl 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. For each second

CONTROL LOCK is held down, the display will count

down one second: you will see “3,” then “2,” then “1.” You can still touch START to pause the cycle, or touch POWER to turn off the washer.

	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.

n 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.

Control Panel and Features

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.

Cycle Status Lights

Model WFW81HE shown

NOTE: Not all Cycle Status Lights are available on all models.

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 click again as it unlocks briefly. The door will click one more time when it locks 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. Touch and hold START to start the washer again.

TumbleFresh™ option

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

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.

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
in high
position
Selector
in low
position

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

IMPORTANT:

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

nUse 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:

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

nAll wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Items to wash		Wash	Spin	Soil	Available
using default		Wash	Spin	Soil	Available
cycle settings:	Cycle:	Temperature:	Speed:	Level:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Normally soiled	Normal	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	This cycle combines medium-
cottons, linens,		Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	speed tumbling and a fast-
sheets, and mixed		Cool	Off	Light	Delay Wash	speed spin. This cycle is
garment loads		Cold				designed to provide the most
						energy efficiency.
Heavily soiled white	Whites	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	Uses a longer wash time with
fabrics and garments		Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	fast-speed tumbling, extra
		Cool	Slow	Light	Delay Wash	rinsing, and a fast-speed spin
		Cold	Off			to provide optimal cleaning and
						rinsing when bleach is used.
Sturdy colorfast	Heavy	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	Fast-speed tumbling and
fabrics and heavily	Duty	Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	a fast-speed final spin help
soiled garments		Cool	Slow	Light	Delay Wash	provide optimal cleaning
		Cold	Off			and reduce drying times.
Clothing, bedding	Sanitize	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	This cycle eliminates 99.99%
and towels requiring			Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	of the most common bacteria
sanitization			Slow	Light	Delay Wash	found in clothes, sheets, and
			Off			towels. Using the highest wash
						temperature available ensures
						sanitization. Check recommended
						wash temperature of your items.
						Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia,
						P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.
	Eco	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	This cycle eliminates 99.99%
	Sanitize		Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	of the most common bacteria
	with Oxi		Slow	Light	Delay Wash	found in clothes, sheets, and
			Off			towels. Using the highest wash
						temperature available and
						adding a powdered Oxi product
						in the drum ensures sanitization.
						Check recommended wash
						temperature of your items
						and use the amount of Oxi
						recommended by the manufacturer.
						Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia,
						P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.

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 ¼ full.

Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.

Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ full.

Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can tumble freely. For best results, avoid packing tightly.

Cycle Guide

NOTES:

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

nAll wash temperature selections feature a cold rinse.

Items to wash		Wash	Spin	Soil	Available
using default		Wash	Spin	Soil	Available
cycle settings:	Cycle:	Temperature:	Speed:	Level:	Options:	Cycle Details:
No clothes in washer	Clean				TumbleFresh™	Use this cycle every 30 washes to
	Washer				Delay Wash	keep the inside of your washer fresh
	with					and clean. This cycle uses a higher
	affresh®					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.”
Wet load of clothes	Drain	N/A	Fast	N/A	TumbleFresh™	Use Drain & Spin to remove
	& Spin		Medium		Delay Wash	excess water from the load.
			Slow			Spin speed can be set to
			Off			a slower setting.
Swimwear, items	Drain	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	Select Drain & Spin; then select
that need rinsing	& Spin	Warm	Medium	Normal	Delay Wash	Extra Rinse to add water. The
	with	Cool	Slow	Light		cycle includes a fast-speed
	Extra	Cold	Off			spin. For some fabrics, you may
	Rinse					wish to set the spin speed to a
						slower setting.
Small loads of	Quick	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	For small loads (2–4 items)
2–4 lightly soiled	Wash	Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	needed quickly. This cycle
garments		Cool	Slow	Light	Delay Wash	combines fast-speed tumbling,
		Cold	Off			a shortened wash time, and a
						fast-speed spin for reduced
						drying times.
Sheer fabrics,	Delicates	Hot	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	This cycle combines slow-
lingerie, sweaters,		Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	speed tumbling and slow-speed
and lightly-soiled		Cool	Slow	Light	Delay Wash	spin for gentle fabric care
shirts, blouses,		Cold	Off			and reduced wrinkling.
trousers, pants,
and skirts
Bright or darkly	Cold	Cold	Fast	Heavy	TumbleFresh™	This cycle uses a concentrated
colored cottons,	Wash		Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	detergent solution along with
linens, casual			Off	Light	Delay Wash	cold water throughout the
and mixed loads						cycle to gently lift out stains
						and care for fabrics.

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 ¼ full.

Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about ½ full.

Large load: Fill the washer drum up to about ¾ 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

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:

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

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

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

nTurn 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.

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

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

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

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.

nDepending 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.

nMix large and small items and avoid washing single items. Load evenly.

nWash 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.

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

nDo 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 ¼ cup (60 mL) of fabric softener. Do not fill past the MAX line. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

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

nDo 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*

Appearance may vary.

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

9. Adjust settings if desired*

Appearance may vary.

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

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.

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:

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

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

nThis 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 avoid the buildup of odor-causing residue.

4.Clean residue from the underside of the glass window.

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 ¾ 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:

nWear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach.

nRefer 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.Clean Washer with affresh® 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 with affresh® cycle.

g.On some models: Select the Fan Fresh™/Tumble Fresh™ option to help dry the washer interior after the cycle is complete.

NOTE: The washer remembers your last option selection and will use it for future wash cycles until you deselect that option. While the fan is on, the washer door will lock. To unlock the door, touch POWER.

h.Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer with affresh® 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. Either traditional or HE chlorine bleach can be used.

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 with affresh® cycle.

g.On some models: Select the Fan Fresh™/Tumble Fresh™ option to help dry the washer interior after the cycle is complete.

h.Touch and hold START to begin the cycle. The Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation is described below.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle.

Washer Maintenance

WASHER CARE (cont.)

Description of Clean Washer with affresh® Cycle Operation:

1.The Clean Washer with affresh® 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.

3.Steam models only: During the first 20 minutes of the cycle, it will activate the steamer but the drum will not spin or fill with water. You may see condensation on the door glass during this initial phase. If you are using an affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet, it will not dissolve completely during the steam phase. This is normal.

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

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 with affresh® 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.

WASHER CARE (cont.)

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.

+ 33 hidden pages