Whirlpool WTW8120HW, WTW7120HC, WTW7120HW, WTW5100HW, WTW8120HC Quick Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

WHIRLPOOL® TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURE

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Appearance may vary depending on model.

1POWER

Touch to turn on/off or to stop/cancel a cycle.

2WHAT TO WASH/HOW TO WASH

First select a cycle from the “What to Wash” and then select the “How to Wash” to get the best combination cycle available for the type of items you are going to wash. See “Cycle Guide” for cycle details.

3LCD TIME/STATUS DISPLAY

The 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. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time as well.

If you have set a delay start to the cycle, the display will show the delay time adjusted.

ADD GARMENT

When Add Garment is lit, you may pause the cycle, open the lid, and add items. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle again.

4START/PAUSE

Touch and hold the START/PAUSE to start cycle. Touch during a cycle to pause cycle and unlock lid.

NOTE: If machine is spinning it may take longer to unlock lid.

5CYCLE MODIFIERS (Not all modifiers are available on all cycles)

SPIN

Touch to modify the cycle’s available spin speeds (Off, Medium, Fast).

TEMP

Touch to modify the cycle’s available water temperatures (Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot).

SOIL

Touch to modify the cycle’s available soil levels. Increase soil level for heavily soiled items and decrease soil level for lightly soiled items (Extra Light, Light, Normal, Heavy, Extra Heavy).

6CYCLE OPTIONS (Not all options are available on all cycles)

REMOTE ENABLE

Touch each time you want to remotely control via the Whirlpool® app. Follow the instructions in the “GET THE WHIRLPOOL® APP AND GET CONNECTED” section below for more details. Opening the lid cancels “remote enable”.

LOAD & GO™ Bulk Dispenser

The Load & Go dispenser holds 1L of detergent and determines the best time and amount to add detergent to the load. See “Using the Dispensers” section for more information.

FABRIC SOFTENER

Touch to add more water to the washer from the cycle’s auto sensed level (Auto, Medium, High, Max Fill).

DEEP WATER

Use this option to add the maximum amount of water to your wash cycle.

NOTE: Expect longer cycle times due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water option.

DELAY START

Touch to delay the start of the wash cycle for up to 12 hours.

PRESOAK

Touch to add a presoak period to any cycle to help loosen tough stains. The washer will fill, pause to soak, and then begin the selected cycle (15 mins, 30 mins, 60 mins, 120 mins).

EXTRA RINSE

Touch to automatically add a second rinse available on most cycles.

CYCLE SIGNAL

Touch to turn the end of cycle signal on/off and adjust the tone volume when a button is touched.

MORE OPTIONS

■■ Drain & Spin ■■ Rinse & Spin

■■ Clean Washer with affresh® ■■ Favorite Cycle

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GET THE WHIRLPOOL® APP AND GET CONNECTED

With your mobile device download the Whirlpool® app. You can get subscription and connectivity

instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy at www.whirlpool.com/connect or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/connect.

Once installed, launch the app and you will be guided through the steps to subscribe and create your user account to connect to your appliance. If you have any problems or questions, call Whirlpool® Connected Appliances at 1-866-333-4591.

1	CONNECTING UNIT	2	ALLOWING REMOTE
	TO INTERNET		CONTROL AND
			INTERACTION

To connect your unit to the internet please download the Whirlpool® App and press REMOTE ENABLE.

User must press REMOTE ENABLE when connected in order to allow remote control and interaction.

USING YOUR WASHER

Fire Hazard

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

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do 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	SORT & LOAD	2	ADD HE DETERGENT &
	LAUNDRY		LAUNDRY PRODUCTS TO

See Loading	DISPENSERS*
Recommendation
section below.

3	TOUCH POWER	Dispenser Drawer	Bulk Dispenser
		Remove inside	Follow manufacturer’s
		tray for	instructions to determine
		powder	amount of laundry
		HE detergent.	products to use.

4	SELECT THE	5	ADJUST CYCLE	6	SELECT	7	TOUCH AND HOLD
	DESIRED CYCLE		SETTINGS, IF		ADDITIONAL		START/PAUSE TO
	FOR YOUR LOAD*		DESIRED*		OPTIONS*		BEGIN CYCLE

*NOTE: Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.

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LOADING RECOMMENDATION

For best performance, it is recommended to load items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate and agitator.

RINSING BEFORE RUNNING A WASH CYCLE

Press faucet button

Water Faucet Operation

■■ Press the faucet button once to turn on and press again to turn off.

■■ Faucet will automatically shut off after 10 minutes or when max water level is reached.

■■ Water will automatically drain if water level becomes too high or if the lid is left open for 10 minutes.

■■ On Load & Go models when the faucet is on touch TEMP button to select water temperature or touch LOAD & GO button to manually dispense a dose of detergent.

Fabric Brush

1.Turn brush from body to open.

2.Add liquid laundry detergent.

3.Turn to close.

4.To dispense detergent from fabric brush push button.

MORE WATER WHEN YOU WANT IT

Max Fill

High

Medium

Auto

Auto Sensing & Deep Water Wash

■■ The washer will adjust the water level to the optimal amount for a High Efficiency wash of the detected load size.

■■ Touch “DEEP WATER” to add more water to the wash load.

■■ There are four levels of deep water “Auto”, “Medium”, “High”, “Max Fill”.

■■ Not all levels are available on all cycles.

■■ The washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more items should be added.

IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water as with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the load to be above the water line.

USING THE DISPENSER

■■ Load & Go™ feature will default On for each cycle unless disabled.

■■ Touch LOAD & GO button to view detergent dispensing options.

■■ Hold LOAD & GO button on the control panel to choose a detergent concentration between 2X and 10X. Hold for

3 seconds.

■■ Pull the drawer completely out for easy refilling.
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CYCLE GUIDE

Your Whirlpool® washer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The “What to Wash”, “How to Wash” layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps:

First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to wash. Use that to guide your “What to Wash” selection. Then determine how you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate “How to Wash” selection. See chart below for more details.

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that						How do you want to wash?
best fits the load being washed.
					“How to Wash” Cycle Selection
R – Recommended Cycle
			Normal	Wrinkle		Heavy Duty	Sanitize	Cold Wash	Quick
a – Alternate Cycle
				Control			with Oxi
Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal
			Energy	Reduce		Powerful Soil	Eliminate	Energy Saving	Fast
			Conscious	Wrinkles		Removal	Bacteria*
What do you	“What to Wash”
want to wash?	Cycle Selection
Cottons/Linens			R	a		a	a	a	a
Mixed			R	a		a	a	a	a
Pajamas	Regular		R	a		a	a	a	a
Sweatshirts			R	a		a	a	a	a
T-Shirts			R	a		a	a	a	a
Athletic Wear			R	a		a	a	a
Bright Colors			R	a		a	a	a	a
Business Casual			a	R		a	a	a	a
Casuals	Colors		a	R		a	a	a	a
Dark Colors			R	a		a	a	a	a
Dress Shirts/Pants			a	R		a	a	a	a
Jeans			R	a		a	a	a	a
No-Iron Fabrics			a	R		a	a	a	a
Baby Clothes			R	a		a	a
Handkerchiefs			R	a		a	a		a
Napkins			R	a		a	a		a
Socks			R	a		a	a		a
Tablecloth	Whites		R	a		a	a	a	a
Undergarments			R	a		a	a	a	a
White Clothing			R	a		a	a		a
White Shirts			R	a		a	a		a
White Towels			R	a		a	a		a
White T-Shirts			R	a		a	a		a
Bras			R	a		a	a	a	a
Delicates			R	a		a	a	a	a
Handwash Fabrics	Delicates		R	a		a	a	a	a
Lingerie			R	a		a	a	a	a
Machine Wash Silks			R	a		a	a	a	a
Wool			R	a		a	a	a	a
Blankets			R	a		a	a	a	a
Coats & Jackets			R	a		a	a	a	a
Comforters			R	a		a	a		a
Machine Wash Curtains	Bulky Items		R	a		a	a	a	a
Machine Wash Slip Covers			R	a		a	a		a
Non-Rubber Lined Rugs &			R	a		a	a		a
Mats
Sheets			R	a		a	a		a
Sleeping Bags			R	a		a	a		a
Dish Cloths			R	a		a	a		a
Terry Cloths	Towels		R	a		a	a		a
Towels			R	a		a	a		a

*Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria when used in conjunction with Oxi additives. Preset cycle settings must be used to achieve proper sanitization. Be sure to add an Oxi product to the basket before starting cycle.

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WASHER ICONS

	Image						Description	Status
							Door Locked	Alert State
							Load & Go Warning	Off One Cycle
								Off Always
								Detergent Low
							Remote Enable	On
							Delay Start	On
							PreSoak	On
							Deep Water	On - Auto
								On - Auto Medium
								On - Auto High
								On - Max Fill
							Fabric Softener	On
							Extra Rinse	On
							Load & Go	50%
							Note: When Load &
							Go is on,
							it has less priority
								75%
							and could be moved.
								Full

NOTE: Not all features and options are available on all models.

	Image		Description	Status
			Smartgrid, Peak rates	On
			in effect
				Smart Delay
				Smart Pause
			WiFi Status Indicator	Connected
			Note: When the
			WiFi is disconnected,
			the priority goes
			to the first, then as	Disconnected
			other options added,
			it goes to the least
			again.
			Fabric Softener	Off
			Extra Rinse	Off
			PreSoak	Off
			Favorite Cycle
			Download & Go
			Cycle
			Cycle Signal	Off
				Low
				Medium
				High
			Clean Washer
			Remote Enable	Off
			Faucet	On

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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For detailed installation instructions and maintenance information, winter storage and transportation, please see the INSTALLATION AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL included with your machine.

For detailed product dimensions, please see the DIMENSION GUIDE that can be found at www.whirlpool.com/owners or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners.

For information on any of the following items please visit www.whirlpool.com/owners or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.

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	Model & Serial	You can write with any questions or concerns at:
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		Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692	Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
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