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Whirlpool 8578179 Manual

Whirlpool 8578179 Manual

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If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer
Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:
Whirlpool Corporation
Customer Interaction Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visit our
website at www.whirlpool.com.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
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:
WARNING
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.
8578179
WASHER/DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE............................. 1
WASHER/DRYER SAFETY.............................. 1
WASHER USE................................................... 3
DRYER USE ...................................................... 5
WASHER/DRYER CARE.................................. 6
WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 8
DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 10
WARRANTY .................................................... 12

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DANGER

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Assistance or 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
at the top inside dryer door well.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Serial number __________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
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.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Address ________________________________________________________ To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-442-9991 or visit our Phone number __________________________________________________ website at www.whirlpool.com. Model number __________________________________________________ Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation Purchase date __________________________________________________ date for in-warranty service.
  • Page 2 WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

  • Page 3: Checking Your Vent

    Checking Your Vent Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self- minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your installed.

  • Page 4: Starting Your Washer

    Starting Your Washer WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not remove ground prong. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not use an adapter.

  • Page 5: Dryer Use

    DRYER USE Loading Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following charts show examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. LARGE CAPACITY DRYER Heavy Work Mixed Load Towels Delicates...

  • Page 6: Washer/Dryer Care

    WASHER/DRYER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Cleaning the Lint Screen Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint detergent or bleach from the outside of your washer. can increase drying time.

  • Page 7: Cleaning The Dryer Interior

    Non-use or vacation care Cleaning the Dryer Interior Operate your washer/dryer only when you are at home. If you will 1. Apply a non-flammable household cleaner to the stained area be on vacation or not using your washer/dryer for an extended of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

  • Page 8: Washer Troubleshooting

    WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer and Components Washer Operation Noisy Washer stops, won’t fill, rinse or agitate Is the load balanced and the washer/dryer level? The wash Check the following: load should be balanced and not overloaded.

  • Page 9: Washer Results

    Wash temperature not what I selected Load is wrinkled Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? See the Did you unload the washer promptly? Unload the washer as Installation Instructions for more information. As your soon as it stops. frequency of loads washed increases, the water temperature Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? may decrease for hot and warm temperature selections.

  • Page 10: Dryer Troubleshooting

    DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Lint on load Dryer Operation Is the lint screen clogged? Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Dryer will not run Is the load properly sorted? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) Check the following: from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics).
  • Page 11 Notes...

  • Page 12: Warranty

    If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

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