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¢ppliances TWOSPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada Table of Contents ..............3953954...
TABLEOF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ..............PARTS AND FEATURES ............USING YOUR WASHER ............. Understanding Washer Cycles ............ Loading ..................Normal Washer Sounds ............... Starting Your Washer ..............Selecting a Cycle and Time ............Rinse and Spin ................Drain and Spin ................Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ............
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 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"...
PARTSAND FEATURES This manual covers several different models, The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 8. Tub 1. Control panel 2. Model and serial number label Other features your washer may have MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 3.
USINGYOURWASHER Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting. SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and Heavy Work Clothes timing start.
• To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more space (see step 5). (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle.
6. SettheTEMPERATURE selector tothecorrect setting f orthe type offabric and soils being washed. Use thewarmest water safe forfabric. Follow garment label instructions. This section describes the available wash cycles and will help Water Temp Use For you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels.
Quick Wash cycle • Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and This cycle features low-speed agitation forgentle s oil r emoval, towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric while providing high spinspeeds toshorten d rying t imes. Select softener, or do not use it every time.
Washer stops Replace inlet h oses a fter f iveyears o fusetoreduce t herisk of • Checkthe following: hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace i nlet h oses i f Is the power cord plugged in? bulges, kinks, cuts, w ear o rleaks a refound. Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up When r eplacing your i nlet h oses, mark thedate ofreplacement with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly...
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Load too wet Washer makes noise • Is the load balanced and the washer level? • Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. Select a cycle with a higher spin speed (if available). The washer must be level.
Did you use enough detergent, or do you have hard water? To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
For five years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust and any part of the gearcase assembly, if defective in materials or workmanship.