Whirlpool WFW82HEDW, WFW83HEDCB Use & Care Guide

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

Front-Loading Automatic Washer Laveuse automatique à chargement frontal

W10656457B W10656476B - SP

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Designed to use only HE High Efﬁciency detergents.

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

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

Washer Safety

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

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

Model WFW72HE

A DCB

POWER

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.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

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 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.

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.

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™ 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.

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. 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.

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 Efﬁciency “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 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.

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

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.

™

option.

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.

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 detergent may cause detergent to be dispensed into the washer too early.

Selector in high position

Powdered detergent:

Lift the selector to the high position.

IMPORTANT:

n Do not add single-dose laundry packet to dispenser

drawer.

n Use powdered detergent when using the Delay Wash

option. Liquid detergent may seep out before the wash begins.

Liquid detergent:

Push down the selector to the low position.

Use only High Efﬁciency

(HE) detergent.

Selector in low position

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:

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

Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

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 wash temperature of your items.

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

Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia, P. aureginosa, and S. aureus.

Cycle:

Wash

Temperature:

Spin

Speed:

Soil

Level:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

recommended

Bacteria tested were K. pneumonia,

recommended by the manufacturer.

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:

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

Items to wash

using default

cycle settings:

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.

Cycle:

Wash

Temperature:

Spin

Speed:

Soil

Level:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

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.

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:

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

can plug pumps and may require a service call.

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

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

n Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items

during washing.

n 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.

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

heat can set stains into fabric.

n 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 ﬁrmly until the latch clicks.

n 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.

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

Load evenly.

n 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

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 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.

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

n 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 overﬁll, dilute, or use more than Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

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

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

⁄

cup (165 mL).

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.

8. Select CYCLE*

Appearance may vary.

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

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.

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.

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

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 ﬁnished

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:

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

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

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.

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: n Wear rubber gloves when cleaning with bleach. n Refer 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

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

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.

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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