Whirlpool WTW5790SQ2, WTW5600SQ0, WTW5540SQ0, WTW5500ST2, WTW5300SQ2 Owner’s Manual

WASHERUSERINSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONSD rILISATIONDELALAVEUSE

Table of Contents /Table des mati res

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ................................................................... 1

WASHER SAFETY .................................................................................. 2

WASHER USE......................................................................................... 3

WASHER CARE ...................................................................................... 5

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 6

WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 8

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www.whirlpool.com.

Tenga listo su n0mero de modelo complete. Podra encontrar el n0mero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada debajo de la tapa
de la lavadora.

Asslstance or Service

Ifyou need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"

section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
eXperience Center at f-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the

U.S.A., or write:

Whirlpool Corporation

Customer eXperience Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

In Canada, for assistance, installation and service call,
1-800-807-6777, or write:

Customer Interaction Centre

Whirlpool Canada LP

1901 Minnesota Court

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7

Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at

www.whirlpool.com.

In Canada, visit www.whirlpool.ca.

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ....................................................................... 9

SleCURITle DE LA LAVEUSE ...................................................................... 9

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ............................................................... 10

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE .................................................................. 12

DlePANNAGE ............................................................................................. 13

GARANTIE ................................................................................................. 16

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation

date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need
to know your complete model number and serial number. You can
find this information on the model and serial number label, located
under the washer lid.

Dealer name
Serial number
Address

Phone number
Model number

Purchase date

Enhance your washer with these premium accessories.
For more high-quality items or to order, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call

1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.

Part Number Accessory Part Number Accessory

8212638RP 6 ft (1.8 m) nylon braided space-saving fill 8212487RP 5 ft (1.5 m) nylon braided fill hose. Safer than

8212526 Washer drip tray, fits under all 31682 All purpose appliance cleaner

1903WH Laundry supply storage cart

W10150595A

hose, 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings, stainless steel. (2-pack)
Safer than stainless steel. (2-pack)

WASHERSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

[] Read all instructions before using the washer.
[] Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned

in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.

[] Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other

flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or

explode.

[] Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

produced in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the washing
machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water
flow from each for several minutes. This will release

any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during
this time.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

[] Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used
near children.

[] Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,

remove the door or lid.

[] Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is

moving.

[] Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to

the weather.

[] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any

servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand and

have the skills to carry out.

[] See "Electrical Requirements" for grounding instructions.

WASHERUSE

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened
with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil
De not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

1.

Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add
powdered or liquid color safe bleach.

2.

Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

• Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and
small items. Items should move easily through the wash

water.

• Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading
can cause poor cleaning.

3.

(OPTIONAL) Add liquid chlorine bleach.
NOTE: Follow the garment and the chlorine bleach

manufacturers' directions for proper use. Undiluted bleach will
damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips,

holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several
washings later. To avoid spilling, use a cup with a pouring

spout. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into the
washer basket. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not
guess. Do not use more than the manufacturer's

recommended amount for a full load. Use less with a smaller
load size.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

Style 1: With liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some
models)

• Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser. Do not
use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color-safe
bleach to your load. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach
into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser. Bleach is
immediately fed into washer and is diluted automatically
during the wash part of the cycle.

Style 2: Without liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some
models)

• Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

• Add bleach 5 minutes into the wash cycle for best
cleaning and so that bleach can be removed in the rinse
cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto
the load to avoid damaging clothing or other items in the

load.

4.

(OPTIONAL) Add liquid fabric softener.
NOTE: Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes.

Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric
softener with warm water. Using too much fabric softener can
make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this

happens, do not use it in every load, or use less of it in each
load.

Style 1: With liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some
models)

• Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour
measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser.
Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of
the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the
dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the

underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.

Temperature Guide

Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics

Hot Whites and pastels

Care Control Durable garments

Heavy soils

Warm Bright colors

Care Control Moderate to light soils

Cool Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Style 2: Without liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some
models)

• In the final rinse only, add fabric softener that has been
diluted with 1/2to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

5=

Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the
lid open.

6.

Turn the LOAD SIZE or WATER LEVEL selector to the correct
setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being

washed.

• You may change the load size or water level selection after
the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a

different setting.

• On models with a variable Load Size or Water Level
control, you should turn the knob to RESET, then to

desired setting.

7=

Select a Wash Temperature based on the type of fabric and
soil being washed. Use the warmest wash water safe for the
fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (on some models)
electronically senses and maintains a uniform water

temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water.

• Even in Cool wash, some warm water is let into the
washer to maintain a minimum temperature of
approximately 70°F (21°C).

Care Control Temps (on some models) uses Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC)to electronically sense and

maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming
hot and cold water. Care Control Temps provides higher wash
temperatures for the more aggressive, heavy-duty cycles and
slightly lower temperatures on cycles for delicate and hand

wash items, to provide better fabric care.

Cold Dark colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 60°F (15.6°C),
detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to

remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the

surface of garments).

8. You can customize your wash by adding rinse Options to your
cycle selections. This knob has settings for:

• Extra Rinse - Selecting this option provides a second

rinse. An Extra Rinse can be added to any wash cycle.

• Cycle Signal - A tone will sound at the end of the cycle.

The sound level cannot be adjusted.

• Extra Rinse & Cycle Signal - This option combines both a

Extra Rinse and a Cycle Signal at the end of the wash
cycle.

9. Fabric Select (on some models). Each fabric setting is
designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.

The Fabric Sense TM System (on some models) is an integrated
set of controls which work together to provide optimal wash
temperatures, agitation times, and agitation/spin speeds
based on the Fabric Select setting. The controls provide

higher wash temperatures for more aggressive, heavy-duty
cycles and slightly lower temperatures on cycles for delicate
and hand wash items, to provide better fabric care. The timer
knob allows you to decrease agitation time for light soils and

increase agitation time for heavy soils.

10. Push in the Timer knob and turn it clockwise to the wash
cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small

water level setting. Pull out the Timer knob to start the
washer.

To stop or restart your washer:

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the Timer knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the

Timer knob.

WASHERCARE

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as
detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer.

Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this mixture into

your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water.
Repeat this process if necessary.

Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as
washer safe.

Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser (on some
models):

1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.

2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.

NOTE: Some models are equipped with a liquid fabric softener
dispenser. To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed or

add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
softener only.

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.

Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage
your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.

Winterizing your washer

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet
hoses. Pour 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze into the basket.

2. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and remaining water.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

To use washer again

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord,

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Storage, non-use or vacation care

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time,

you should:

1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.