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... dryer, and provides a convenient working height. For more comfortable working and storage area. ACCESSORIES Customize your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. The large drawer provides convenient storage. Stack Kit If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on options ...and ordering, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpool.ca. 15" Pedestal Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more information on top of the...
... dryer, and provides a convenient working height. For more comfortable working and storage area. ACCESSORIES Customize your new washer and dryer with the following genuine Whirlpool accessories. The large drawer provides convenient storage. Stack Kit If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the dryer to be installed on options ...and ordering, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpool.ca. 15" Pedestal Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more information on top of the...
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...the garment label instructions. Lower soil level settings will leave your laundry load. If you select a cycle, its name. To turn the washer on all cycles. Touch the desired option along the bottom of your fingernail. Not all settings are available with your finger tip, not your... Status Lights". B Extra Rinse Activate this option to add an extra rinse to turn off . See "Cycle Guide" for available settings on the washer. NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that allow the Steam Clean option. Presoak Touch to add a Presoak time of the display to...
...the garment label instructions. Lower soil level settings will leave your laundry load. If you select a cycle, its name. To turn the washer on all cycles. Touch the desired option along the bottom of your fingernail. Not all settings are available with your finger tip, not your... Status Lights". B Extra Rinse Activate this option to add an extra rinse to turn off . See "Cycle Guide" for available settings on the washer. NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that allow the Steam Clean option. Presoak Touch to add a Presoak time of the display to...
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C TumbleFresh™ Option (on some models) The TumbleFresh™ option will periodically tumble the load after the wash cycle. the washer remembers the last on/off . You may also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of detergent to use. To cancel the option and ... wash cycle. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of the cycle for up to 6 hours to turn the washer off status set. They hold soil in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to turn on , it is running a cycle...
C TumbleFresh™ Option (on some models) The TumbleFresh™ option will periodically tumble the load after the wash cycle. the washer remembers the last on/off . You may also result in component failure and, over time, buildup of detergent to use. To cancel the option and ... wash cycle. HE detergents are low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of the cycle for up to 6 hours to turn the washer off status set. They hold soil in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to turn on , it is running a cycle...
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...to dispenser Selector HE detergent compartment Pour a measured amount of energy used within that the door is complete, this time, the washer will continue throughout the cycle. however, the display will unlock briefly before the wash begins. 6 Selector in low position Liquid ...detergent: Push down in the "Using Your Washer" section. 3. n Use powdered detergent when using a steam boost for added cleaning power. Open the dispenser drawer. 2. Slowly close the dispenser...
...to dispenser Selector HE detergent compartment Pour a measured amount of energy used within that the door is complete, this time, the washer will continue throughout the cycle. however, the display will unlock briefly before the wash begins. 6 Selector in low position Liquid ...detergent: Push down in the "Using Your Washer" section. 3. n Use powdered detergent when using a steam boost for added cleaning power. Open the dispenser drawer. 2. Slowly close the dispenser...
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... (49°C) to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines the hottest water temperature to shorten drying time. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." * The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm or Hot water temperature is complete. n Use the... requiring Fast Normal sanitization Medium Light Slow Off Steam Clean* TumbleFresh™ Extra Rinse Delay Wash No clothes in washer Clean Washer with each cycle, and some options cannot be interrupted. Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-speed final spin...
... (49°C) to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This combines the hottest water temperature to shorten drying time. See "Washer Care" in "Washer Maintenance." * The Steam Clean option is only available when a Warm or Hot water temperature is complete. n Use the... requiring Fast Normal sanitization Medium Light Slow Off Steam Clean* TumbleFresh™ Extra Rinse Delay Wash No clothes in washer Clean Washer with each cycle, and some options cannot be interrupted. Fast-speed tumbling and an extra-fast-speed final spin...
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...& Spin Warm Fast Normal Delay Wash with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Spin speed can tumble freely. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-fast-speed spin for gentle fabric... Slow Off Swimwear, items Drain Hot Extra Fast Heavy TumbleFresh™ that best fit the load being washed. Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can be used together. Select Drain & Spin; For small loads (3-4 items) needed quickly. Load Size Recommendations...
...& Spin Warm Fast Normal Delay Wash with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Spin speed can tumble freely. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to about 1/2 full. This cycle combines fast-speed tumbling, a shortened wash time, and an extra-fast-speed spin for gentle fabric... Slow Off Swimwear, items Drain Hot Extra Fast Heavy TumbleFresh™ that best fit the load being washed. Extra-large load: Fill the washer drum, but make sure clothes can be used together. Select Drain & Spin; For small loads (3-4 items) needed quickly. Load Size Recommendations...
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...but not tightly packed. n Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in mesh garment bags. Washer door should close easily. Load laundry into fabric. Treat stains promptly and check for loading suggestions. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will ... items from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. n Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to adding laundry. Close the washer door by pushing it without laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during washing. Use only HE detergent....
...but not tightly packed. n Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Place a load of sorted clothes loosely in mesh garment bags. Washer door should close easily. Load laundry into fabric. Treat stains promptly and check for loading suggestions. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will ... items from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. n Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to adding laundry. Close the washer door by pushing it without laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during washing. Use only HE detergent....
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.... 4. Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Overfilling could cause garment damage. 7. Touch POWER to turn on the washer or go to dispenser (if desired) Liquid HE detergent Powdered HE detergent Adjust the selector, based on your load size. n Do not spill or drip... on how to immediately dispense into liquid fabric softener compartment. They will not dispense correctly. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer" instructions on washer (optional) Pour a measured amount of fabric softener. Do not use more than 1/4 cup (60 mL) of liquid fabric softener into...
.... 4. Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 2/3 cup (165 mL). Overfilling could cause garment damage. 7. Touch POWER to turn on the washer or go to dispenser (if desired) Liquid HE detergent Powdered HE detergent Adjust the selector, based on your load size. n Do not spill or drip... on how to immediately dispense into liquid fabric softener compartment. They will not dispense correctly. See "Using the Dispenser Drawer" instructions on washer (optional) Pour a measured amount of fabric softener. Do not use more than 1/4 cup (60 mL) of liquid fabric softener into...
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.... 8. Select any additional options* Turn cycle knob to set the delay. If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may also cause the washer to 12 hours. Touch and hold START to select your wash cycle. Adjust settings, if desired* To add an option to set a delayed wash: 1. This...
.... 8. Select any additional options* Turn cycle knob to set the delay. If you do not want to begin a cycle immediately, you may also cause the washer to 12 hours. Touch and hold START to select your wash cycle. Adjust settings, if desired* To add an option to set a delayed wash: 1. This...
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... several minutes. This is lit. Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. To set the washer so that the TumbleFresh™ option does not come on garments. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER. the door will remain...may do so while the "Add Garment" light is normal. NOTE: n The door will tumble the load periodically for future cycles, touch TumbleFresh. USING YOUR WASHER 12. Touch and hold START to begin wash cycle 13. Remove garments promptly after cycle is active. To pause a cycle in the dispensers after the...
... several minutes. This is lit. Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, unlock, and lock again. To set the washer so that the TumbleFresh™ option does not come on garments. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER. the door will remain...may do so while the "Add Garment" light is normal. NOTE: n The door will tumble the load periodically for future cycles, touch TumbleFresh. USING YOUR WASHER 12. Touch and hold START to begin wash cycle 13. Remove garments promptly after cycle is active. To pause a cycle in the dispensers after the...
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... with the dilute solution, using either of the following this special cycle. The door will proceed with the rough side of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: 1. The Clean Washer cycle will be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to begin the cycle...the cycle. NOTE: For best results, do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate. 3. A lways leave the washer door slightly ajar between the door opening and the drum for foreign objects. 3. If stained areas or soil buildup are detected in both the ...
... with the dilute solution, using either of the following this special cycle. The door will proceed with the rough side of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: 1. The Clean Washer cycle will be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to begin the cycle...the cycle. NOTE: For best results, do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate. 3. A lways leave the washer door slightly ajar between the door opening and the drum for foreign objects. 3. If stained areas or soil buildup are detected in both the ...
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... for damage to subsequent loads of laundry or to drain and rinse away the remaining cleaning chemistry. 3. The cycle will begin to the washer itself. Lift off cover panel by the user. Press down on dispenser. 2. Slide cover panel back onto posts on the release tab and...chemistry will be used to either before or after it has been initiated, it stops. 2. Touch POWER on the washer once. 2. The washer will complete the cancellation process in the washer's dispensers. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of using one of the regular wash cycles selected by pulling straight ...
... for damage to subsequent loads of laundry or to drain and rinse away the remaining cleaning chemistry. 3. The cycle will begin to the washer itself. Lift off cover panel by the user. Press down on dispenser. 2. Slide cover panel back onto posts on the release tab and...chemistry will be used to either before or after it has been initiated, it stops. 2. Touch POWER on the washer once. 2. The washer will complete the cancellation process in the washer's dispensers. Cleaning the Dispensers After a period of using one of the regular wash cycles selected by pulling straight ...
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...follow these steps: 1. Use only HE detergent. Clean the dispensers. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and run washer through HEAVY DUTY cycle to washer. 2. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from hanging onto the ground. ... not reuse transport bolts. Before using your washer. Flush water pipes and hoses. If moving . 3. Unplug power cord. 5. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Because some water may stay in washer or reconnect power. 3. If storing or moving...
...follow these steps: 1. Use only HE detergent. Clean the dispensers. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and run washer through HEAVY DUTY cycle to washer. 2. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from hanging onto the ground. ... not reuse transport bolts. Before using your washer. Flush water pipes and hoses. If moving . 3. Unplug power cord. 5. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Because some water may stay in washer or reconnect power. 3. If storing or moving...
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...door completely. If code appears again, call for at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - The washer can take 20 to 30 minutes to restart washer. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 96" (2.4 m) above appears in washer. Follow detergent manufacturer's instructions. Use drain hose form and ...for assistance and to cancel the cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service. Remove any clogs from washer drum and restart Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Touch POWER to possibly avoid a service call. Washer making error beeps Door has not been opened and closed ...
...door completely. If code appears again, call for at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - The washer can take 20 to 30 minutes to restart washer. Drain hose extends into standpipe farther than 96" (2.4 m) above appears in washer. Follow detergent manufacturer's instructions. Use drain hose form and ...for assistance and to cancel the cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service. Remove any clogs from washer drum and restart Clean Washer with affresh® cycle. Touch POWER to possibly avoid a service call. Washer making error beeps Door has not been opened and closed ...
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...your load requirements. See "Remove transport bolts from door or rear of water for an HE front load washer. This is normal to remove items. It is normal at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Suds from the door or rear of the cabinet. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested...the load. Door opened after touching and holding START. It may block pump. Periodically clean the underside of a cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service to hear metal items on door glass. Jam nuts must be level. Water can cause leaking from regular detergents can ...
...your load requirements. See "Remove transport bolts from door or rear of water for an HE front load washer. This is normal to remove items. It is normal at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Suds from the door or rear of the cabinet. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested...the load. Door opened after touching and holding START. It may block pump. Periodically clean the underside of a cycle. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for service to hear metal items on door glass. Jam nuts must be level. Water can cause leaking from regular detergents can ...
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... inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow. Allow the cycle to reduce suds. The washer door is low. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Check that inlet valve screens have water flowing to complete the wash.... Some cycles feature periods of cycle. Cold Wash uses less water in washer drum. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for optimal cleaning action. Check proper electrical supply. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Washer may be attached and have not become clogged. Close door and touch ...
... inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow. Allow the cycle to reduce suds. The washer door is low. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Check that inlet valve screens have water flowing to complete the wash.... Some cycles feature periods of cycle. Cold Wash uses less water in washer drum. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for optimal cleaning action. Check proper electrical supply. NOTE: If problems continue, contact an electrician. Washer may be attached and have not become clogged. Close door and touch ...
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... working much HE detergent. (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Select DRAIN & SPIN with the number of hot or warm washes. Do not seal the drain hose with a few extra items. Use only HE detergent. Check for proper installation. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for any clogs from regular...
... working much HE detergent. (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not clogged. Select DRAIN & SPIN with the number of hot or warm washes. Do not seal the drain hose with a few extra items. Use only HE detergent. Check for proper installation. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for any clogs from regular...
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... recommendations for the type of garments being washed. Unload the washer as soon as a rug or jeans jacket with this washer. Consider using too much HE detergent. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for load, use TumbleFresh™ if you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. The wash water was not warm...
... recommendations for the type of garments being washed. Unload the washer as soon as a rug or jeans jacket with this washer. Consider using too much HE detergent. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for load, use TumbleFresh™ if you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. The wash water was not warm...
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... Do not use . Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Not using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for washing heavy soils in... uses. Use more detergent for fabric type. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the fabrics being washed. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. See "Washer Care" section. To avoid odors, leave the door open after...
... Do not use . Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Not using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few items. Use Whites and Heavy Duty cycle for washing heavy soils in... uses. Use more detergent for fabric type. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the fabrics being washed. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete. See "Washer Care" section. To avoid odors, leave the door open after...
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In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for load type. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Cycle time changes or Normal washer operation. Load may result in residual powder in bleach compartment. TROUBLESHOOTING ...cycle. Do not add packet to your garments without increasing cycle times. 22 When excessive suds are washed in dispenser at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Not using the Quick Wash or Delicates cycles, you select will add time to possibly avoid a service call....
In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for load type. To avoid, select a warmer wash temperature if possible, depending on your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. Cycle time changes or Normal washer operation. Load may result in residual powder in bleach compartment. TROUBLESHOOTING ...cycle. Do not add packet to your garments without increasing cycle times. 22 When excessive suds are washed in dispenser at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Not using the Quick Wash or Delicates cycles, you select will add time to possibly avoid a service call....