WHIRLPOOL WTW7600XW User Manual

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HIGH EFFICIENCY LOW-WATER WASHER USE AND CARE GUIDE

LAVEUSE HAUTE

EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE CONSOMMATION D’EAU AVEC CHARGEMENT PAR LE DESSUS GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN

Table of Contents
WASHER SAFETY..........................................................	2
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?..................................	3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES.............................	4
CYCLE GUIDE................................................................	6
USING YOUR WASHER.................................................	8
Using Laundry Product Dispensers...............................	9
Starting Your Washer.......................................................	9
WASHER MAINTENANCE................................................	11
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................	13
WARRANTY.........................................................................	18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..............................	Back Cover

Table des Matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE.......................................		19
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................		20
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................		21
GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES.......................................		23
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE...................................		26
Utilisation des distributeurs de produits de lessive ..		27
Mise en marche de la laveuse .....................................		27
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE.........................................		30
DÉPANNAGE.......................................................................		32
GARANTIE............................................................................		39
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.................	Couverture arrière

Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.

Conçue uniquement pour une utilisation avec des détergents HE Haute efficacité.

W10330928A W10306122A - SP

WASHER SAFETY

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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Cleaning with Less Water

Impeller

Traditional agitator-style	Washer with low-water
washing machine	impeller wash system

The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water impeller wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed.

When loading the washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. This may take several minutes.

Water is added to the load while the basket turns slowly. As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more clothes should be added.

IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water like with your past agitator-style washer.

The impeller moves the load through the water while using less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer.

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 regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.

H2Low™ Concentrated Cleaning

The H2Low low-water cleaning system means concentrated cleaning. Rather than diluting detergent as done in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils.

Normal Sounds You Can Expect

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking at the beginning of the cycle, as the

lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the impeller moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

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Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

1POWER BUTTON

Press to turn the washer ON. Pressing once while the washer is on will cancel the current cycle, pressing twice will turn the washer OFF.

2WASH CYCLE KNOB

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

3TIME/STATUS DISPLAY

The Estimated Time Remaining display shows the time required for the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Overloading, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time, as well.

The Delay Wash indicator will light if you have set a delay start to the cycle.

The Add a Garment indicator will let you know when it is still possible to add items to the load.

When the cycle is complete, the Done indicator will light until the lid is opened.

4ECO MONITOR

Your washer is specially designed to conserve energy

and water. Each cycle, along with any selected options, will result in different energy and water usage. To use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle for the load being washed, then adjust temperature and spin speed options to improve the energy usage within that cycle.

5START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause a cycle.

6CYCLE SIGNAL BUTTON

Use this option to adjust volume of the signal that sounds at end of cycle. A louder signal is helpful in removing items as soon as cycle is complete.

7LID LOCK INDICATOR

This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be opened. If you need to open the lid, press START/PAUSE. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle.

8FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER SELECTOR

Press this button to set the Fabric Softener dispenser to automatically add liquid Fabric Softener to the load at the correct time.

9CYCLE OPTIONS

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

SOIL LEVEL

Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle.

As you press the Soil Level pad, the cycle time (minutes) will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will appear.

For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the cycle you have chosen. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, press Soil Level to select more wash time, if needed. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press Soil Level to select less wash time, if needed. A lower soil level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

SPIN SPEED

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

changed. Not all spin speeds are available with all cycles.

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

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

TEMP

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water.

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

•Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

•Even for cold wash settings, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

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You may also add or remove options for each cycle. Note that not all options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles.

DEEP CLEAN

This option provides enhanced cleaning action for tough stains. It will add additional time to the cycle. Deep Clean should be started on a dry load only and must be selected before the washer has started to fill.

EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles.

ECOBOOST

The EcoBoost option allows you to increase your energy savings on your wash cycles. When this option is used, the wash cycle will use cooler wash water than the selected cycle and may increase the spin speed for faster drying.

DISPENSERS

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AHigh Efficiency “HE” detergent dispenser

Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this dispenser for your main wash cycle.

Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.

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BLiquid chlorine bleach dispenser

This dispenser holds up to 3/4 cup (180 mL) liquid chlorine bleach. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during the the wash cycle. This dispenser cannot dilute powdered bleach.

NOTE: Fill dispenser only with liquid chlorine bleach.

Liquid fabric softener dispenser

CPour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser, if desired. It will dispense automatically at the optimum time when the Fabric Softener option is selected.

• Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

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CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.

If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:	Cycle:	Wash/Rinse	Spin	Soil	Available	Cycle Details:
		Temperature:	Speed:	Level:	Options:
Lightly soiled	Quick	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	Use this cycle to wash small loads of
garments	Wash	Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	2-3 lightly soiled garments that are
		Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	Fabric Softener	needed in a hurry. This cycle combines
		Cold/Cold		Light		a fast agitation, a shortened wash time,
						and a high-speed spin to shorten
						drying times.
Machine-wash	Handwash/	Warm/Cold	Medium	Heavy	Deep Clean	Use this cycle for machine washable
silks, hand-wash	Delicate	Cold/Cold	Low	Normal	Extra Rinse	delicate garments. This cycle uses
fabrics and wool				Medium	Fabric Softener	intermittent wash action with cool water
				Light		and slow spin to gently care for fine
						washables and avoid shrinkage. Place
						small items in mesh bags before washing.
Normally soiled	Sheets	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Extra Rinse	Use this cycle to wash bed sheets. This
sheets		Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	EcoBoost	cycle uses extra water and a special
		Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	Fabric Softener	wash action to reduce wadding. On some
		Cold/Cold		Light		models, soil level defaults to Medium.
Towels and	Towels	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	This cycle defaults to a warm wash and
terrycloth items		Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	medium spin speed. Hotter temperatures
		Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	EcoBoost	help remove soils and odors; faster
		Cold/Cold		Light	Fabric Softener	spin speeds will reduce drying times.
						On some models, soil level defaults to
						Medium.
No-iron fabrics	Perm	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	Use this cycle for lightly soiled office
	Press/	Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	wear. The cycle uses a warm wash, a
	Casual	Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	EcoBoost	cooldown, and medium spin speeds for
		Cold/Cold		Light	Fabric Softener	better wrinkle performance.
Cottons, linens,	Normal	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	Use this cycle to clean normally soiled
and mixed garment		Warm/Cold	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	cottons and mixed fabric loads. Default
loads		Cold/Cold		Medium	EcoBoost	settings can be adjusted as needed.
				Light	Fabric Softener	On some models, soil level defaults to
						Medium.
Brightly or dark	Darks/	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	Cold water temperatures are used to
colored casual	Colors	Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	maintain dark dyes. Normal wash ac-
garments		Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	EcoBoost	tion and medium wash time is preset.
		Cold/Cold		Light	Fabric Softener	Settings can be adjusted as needed.
						On some models, soil level defaults to
						Medium.
Large items such as	Bulky	Hot/Cold	Medium	Heavy	Extra Rinse	This cycle is designed for oversized
sleeping bags, small	Items	Warm/Warm	Low	Normal	EcoBoost	items that do not easily absorb water,
comforters, jackets		Warm/Cold		Medium	Fabric Softener	such as comforters, pillows, and poly-
		Cold/Cold		Light		filled jackets. The cycle uses an initial
						soak to thoroughly saturate the item(s).
Sturdy fabrics,	Heavy	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	Use this cycle for heavily soiled or
colorfast items	Duty	Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	sturdy cotton items. This cycle combines
		Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	EcoBoost	high-speed wash action, longer wash
		Cold/Cold		Light	Fabric Softener	time, and extra high-speed spin to shorten
						drying times. Adjust temperature settings as
						needed.

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CYCLE GUIDE

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.

If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:	Cycle:	Wash/Rinse	Spin	Soil	Available
		Temperature:	Speed:	Level:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Soiled white	Whites	Hot/Cold	High	Heavy	Deep Clean	This cycle adds liquid chlorine bleach to
fabrics		Warm/Warm	Medium	Normal	Extra Rinse	the load at the proper time for improved
		Warm/Cold	Low	Medium	EcoBoost	whitening of soiled white fabrics.
		Cold/Cold		Light	Fabric Softener

For models with separate cycle knob positions for Rinse & Spin and Drain & Spin:

Swimsuits, items	Rinse &	Warm/Cold	High		Extra Rinse	This cycle uses a high-speed spin.
that need rinsing	Spin	Cold/Cold	Medium		EcoBoost	For some fabrics, you may wish to set
only			Low		Fabric Softener	the spin speed to a lower setting.
Wet load of	Drain &		High			Use this cycle to spin excess water
clothes	Spin		Medium			out of a load. This cycle drains the water
			Low			and spins at a high speed. Spin speed
						is adjustable.

For models with a Rinse/Drain & Spin cycle position:

Swimsuits, items	Rinse/Drain	Warm/Warm	High		Extra Rinse	This cycle uses a high-speed spin.
that need rinsing	& Spin	Warm/Cold	Medium		EcoBoost	For some fabrics, you may wish to set
only		Cold/Cold	Low		Fabric Softener	the spin speed to a lower setting.
Wet load of	Rinse/Drain		High			To select, choose Rinse/Drain & Spin
clothes	& Spin		Medium			and turn off Extra Rinse. Use this cycle
			Low			to spin excess water out of a load. This
						cycle drains the water and spins at a
						high speed. Spin speed is adjustable.
Heavily soiled	Soak	Warm/Cold	No Spin	Heavy	EcoBoost	Adjustable soak time to loosen heavy
fabrics		Cold/Cold		Normal		soils. At the end of the cycle, the washer
				Medium		will drain but not spin, and a tone will
				Light		sound. Select desired wash cycle and
						add additional detergent to continue
						wash process.
No clothes in	Clean		No Spin		EcoBoost	Use once a month to keep the inside
washer	Washer					of the washer fresh and clean. Higher
	with					water levels and Affresh work together
	Affresh™					to thoroughly clean the washer interior.

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USING YOUR WASHER

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

2. Load laundry into washer

•Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the impeller and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds.

•Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness.

•Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

•Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

•Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing; heat can set stains into fabric.

•Treat stains promptly.

•Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes.

Remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

•Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items during washing.

Helpful Tips:

•When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. See “Cycle Guide” for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle.

•Use mesh bags to help prevent tangling when washing delicate or small items.

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

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. Try mixing different sized items to reduce tangling.

IMPORTANT: Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling.

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Using Laundry Product Dispensers

3. Add HE detergent to dispenser

Detergent dispenser

Add a measured amount of HE detergent into detergent dispenser.

IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

NOTE: If using an Oxi laundry boost product, add to the detergent dispenser.

HELPFUL TIP: See “Washer Maintenance” for information on recommended method of cleaning washer dispensers.

4. Add liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 3/4 cup (180 mL). Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

5. Add fabric softener to dispenser

Fabric softener dispenser

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Then select Fabric Softener option.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be selected to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Do not overfill or dilute. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to immediately dispense into washer.

If Extra Rinse option is selected, fabric softener will be dispensed in the last rinse.

NOTE: Do not use liquid fabric softener dispenser balls in this washer. They will not dispense correctly.

Starting Your Washer

6. Press POWER to turn on washer

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7. Select cycle

8. Select cycle settings

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. Estimated Time Remaining

will light up with a cycle time. You may notice time adjusting during the cycle. This is normal.

If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may choose the DELAY WASH option.

To choose a delay time:

1. Press DELAY WASH button to select desired delay time.

2.Press START/PAUSE to set the delay. The delay countdown has started when the START/PAUSE light stops blinking.

To cancel delaying a cycle:

1.Press START/PAUSE again to begin a wash cycle immediately.

IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in the dispenser. Powdered detergents may absorb moisture from a previous cycle and clump before the wash cycle begins.

Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be lit. Press the cycle settings buttons to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Wash/Rinse Temperature, if desired. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

Wash Temp	Suggested Fabrics
Hot	Whites and pastels
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This will be cooler than	Durable garments
your hot water heater setting.	Heavy soils
Warm	Bright colors
Some cold water will be added, so
this may be cooler than what your	Moderate to light soils
previous washer provided.
Cold	Dark colors that
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help	bleed or fade
dissolve detergents.	Light soils

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9. Select cycle options

Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain options such as Deep Clean or Extra Rinse. These may be turned off, if desired.

NOTE: Not all options are available with all cycles.

10. Press and hold START/PAUSE to begin wash cycle

Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle.

When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light and the end of cycle signal will sound (if set).

Promptly remove garments when cycle is done to prevent odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

NOTE:

If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments, you may do so while the Add a Garment indicator is lit.

Press START/PAUSE; the lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close lid and press START/PAUSE again to restart the cycle.

If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes the water will pump out.

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.

CLEANING YOUR WASHER

Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes.

To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly cleaning procedure:

1.Make sure the washer is empty.

2.Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum

OR

If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.

IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. Do not use more than recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product over time.

3.Close washer lid.

4.Press POWER.

5.Select CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle.

6.Press START/PAUSE. Water will pour into washer for a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must be interrupted, press START/PAUSE twice and run a RINSE AND SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer.

To clean exterior:

1.Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.

2.Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

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

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CLEANING YOUR DISPENSERS

You may find laundry product residue leftover in your dispensers. To remove residue, wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry.

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 from drain system.

4.Unplug power cord.

5.Place inlet hoses inside washer basket.

6.Drape power cord and drain hose over the console and secure with masking tape.

7.Place foam packing ring from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing ring, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in

new location.

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 surge.

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 basket and run washer on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds 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.

2.Plug in washer or reconnect power.

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

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