Whirlpool YWET4024HW0, WET4124HW0, WET4024HW0 Owner’s Manual

WASHER/DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ET D’ENTRETIEN

Table of Contents

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ...........................................2

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................4

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

FOR GOOD AIRFLOW .................................................5

CONTROL PANELS AND FEATURES ..........................6

WASHER CYCLE GUIDE ..............................................8

DRYER CYCLE GUIDE .................................................9

USING YOUR WASHER ..............................................10

USING YOUR DRYER .................................................13

WASHER/DRYER MAINTENANCE ............................14

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 18

WARRANTY .................................................................25

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ........................ Back Cover

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE .................26

QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................28

VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME

D’ÉVACUATION .......................................................... 29

TABLEAUX DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................30

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES DE LA LAVEUSE ...........32

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........ 33

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ..................................34

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ............................... 37

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE ...............39

DÉPANNAGE ............................................................... 44

GARANTIE ................................................................... 55

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ............ Couverture arrière

Designed to use only HE High Efﬁciency detergents. Conçue pour utiliser un détergent haute efﬁcacité seulement.

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WASHER/DRYER SAFETY

WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

Lid Lock

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will turn on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle is started, the washer will ll to the appropriate water level. When the washer is done lling, it will start to agitate. If you need to open the lid to add a garment after this point, the lid will remain unlocked during the entire agitation portion of the wash phase. The cycle will automatically pause when the lid is opened, and the cycle will resume once the lid is closed and you press the Start/Pause button. The lid will lock before the spin phase begins. If you need to pause or stop after this point, you must press the START/PAUSE button and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock after washer movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several minutes for the lid to unlock (for example, 1 minute if the cycle is in the spin phase). Press the START/PAUSE button to resume the cycle.

Sounds

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear sounds and pauses that are different from those of your previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of the spin phase as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of humming and whirring sounds as the washplate tests for load balance or 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.

Choosing the Right Detergent

Use only High Efciency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance. They should hold soil in suspension so it is not redeposited onto clean clothes. Not all detergents labeled as High Efciency are identical in formulation and their ability to reduce suds. For example, natural, organic, or homemade HE detergents may generate a high level of suds. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use.

Use only High Efciency (HE) detergent.

IMPORTANT: The lid must be closed before the washer basket lls with water and for the wash cycle to start. If the lid is open and

lling stops, close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button to complete the cycle.

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW

Maintain good airow:

Clean your lint screen before each load.

Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

Use the shortest length of vent possible.

Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces airow.

Good Better

Good airow

Along with heat, dryers require good airow to efciently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good airow.

Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer.

Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

n Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at

least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for nal product check.

n Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

(102 mm)

Use Automatic cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

Use the Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle, and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness.

With Timed Drying, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to overdrying. Use Timed Drying for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time.

CONTROL PANELS AND FEATURES

WASHER

LED TIME/STATUS DISPLAY

The Remaining Time 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, excessive suds, or adding or removing items may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time as well.

LID LOCK LIGHT

The Lid Lock indicator lights up when the lid is locked and cannot be opened. If you need to open the lid, press and hold START/PAUSE. The lid will unlock 1 minute after the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the cycle.

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CYCLES

Press CYCLES to select a wash cycle. Choose from Normal, Delicate, Heavy Duty, Rinse, Spin, or Clean Washer.

TEMP

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.

CONTROL LOCK

Press and hold TEMP for 3 seconds to lock the controls. Press and hold for 3 seconds to unlock. You may still press POWER ON/OFF to turn off the washer.

START/PAUSE

After selecting a wash cycle, press START/PAUSE to start the cycle. Press once to pause a cycle. The ashing lights indicate the selected cycle and the current process.

CYCLE TIME (+ or -)

n Press “+” or “-” to adjust the duration of a cycle. n LED display will show the time remaining for the cycle

to complete.

n If an out-of-range adjustment is made, a buzzer

will sound.

End-of-Cycle Signal

Press and hold the plus (+) button for 3 seconds to enable or disable the end-of-cycle signal.

Press and hold the minus (-) button for 3 seconds to mute the signal.

POWER ON/OFF

Press POWER ON/OFF to turn on or off the washer. Press once while a cycle is running to stop the washer.

DRYER

240V MODELS

120V MODELS

DRYER CYCLE KNOB

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

TIMED DRY

Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control. Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.

NORMAL and DELICATE CYCLES

These cycles sense moisture in the load or air temperature and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. They give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

AIR ONLY

This cycle will run the dryer without heat for the specied time on the control.

START BUTTON

Press the START button to start the dryer.

DISPENSERS

Liquid fabric softener dispenser

Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser if desired. It will dispense automatically

at the optimum time.

n Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

NOTE: The fabric softener dispenser rotates around the wash basket and may not be in the same spot each time.

Liquid 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 wash cycle. This dispenser cannot dilute powdered bleach.

NOTE: Fill dispenser with only liquid bleach.

WASHER CYCLE GUIDE

Gentleness

Each cycle listing includes a performance chart rating its cleaning power, gentleness on items, and resource efciency. Not all cycles or options are available on all models. Refer to the CYCLES button on your washer.

Wash temperatures are selected using the Temp button.

For best performance:

n Choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. n Decrease or increase the maximum target water

temperature for any cycle.

n Do not leave the washer lid open unattended once

the washer has started to ll.

Wash

Items to wash: Cycle:

Cottons, linens, and mixed-garment loads

Normal Medium/High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and linens. Wash

Load Size:

Time/Spin

Speed: Cycle Details:

combines a medium wash time and a high-speed spin to shorten drying time.

Cleaning

Gentleness

Efciency

Good

†

Best

Machine-wash silks, hand-washed fabrics

Sturdy fabrics, colorfast items, towels, jeans

Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent

Hand-washed garments or dripping-wet items

No clothes in washer

Delicate Short/High Use this cycle for lingerie and loosely knit items. Wash combines

a short wash time for gentle soil removal, and a high-speed spin to shorten drying time.

Cleaning

Efciency

Good

†

Best

Heavy Duty Long/High Use this cycle for sturdy or heavily soiled loads, or when using

bleach. Wash combines a long wash time, two rinses, and a high-speed spin for maximum soil removal.

Cleaning

Gentleness

Efciency

Good

†

Best

Rinse N/A N/A Use this cycle for additional rinsing of the washer load

or hand-washed items. This cycle uses some agitation and nishes with a high-speed spin.

Spin N/A N/A/High Use this cycle to remove excess water from the washer load

or hand-washed items.

Clean

Washer

N/A Short/N/A Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer

fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® washer cleaner tablet or regular 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 cycle. Use this cycle with an empty wash tub. Do not use thickened, easy-pour, or no-splash bleach when running the Clean Washer cycle as excess suds may occur. See “Washer Care” in “Washer/Dryer Maintenance.”

†Efcient use of resources, such as energy and water.

IMPORTANT: Do not presoak items in your washer by lifting the lid or stopping the cycle. Failure to follow this instruction can result in property damage. If needed, presoak items in a small wash basin prior to loading the washer.

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