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... to reduce the chance of others . We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Options...4 Location Requirements 4 Drain System 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Remove Transport ...Cycles, Options, and Modifiers 12 Status Lights 13 Cycles ...13 Normal Washer Sounds 15 Options...15 Modifiers 16 Laundry Guide 16 LAUNDRY TIPS 17 Loading 17 WASHER CARE 18 Cleaning Your Washer 18 Water Inlet Hoses 18 Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care 19 ...
... to reduce the chance of others . We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Options...4 Location Requirements 4 Drain System 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Remove Transport ...Cycles, Options, and Modifiers 12 Status Lights 13 Cycles ...13 Normal Washer Sounds 15 Options...15 Modifiers 16 Laundry Guide 16 LAUNDRY TIPS 17 Loading 17 WASHER CARE 18 Cleaning Your Washer 18 Water Inlet Hoses 18 Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care 19 ...
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... (optional) Tools needed for connecting the drain hose ■ Locking pliers (that open to 19/16" [39.5 mm]) Tools needed for future reference. Inlet hose washer (4) D. Beaded strap F. Inlet hose (2) C. Transport bolt hole plug (4) E. Record hose installation or replacement dates for installation ■ Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm... failure. Drain hose G.Hose clamp F G 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Drain hose form B.
... (optional) Tools needed for connecting the drain hose ■ Locking pliers (that open to 19/16" [39.5 mm]) Tools needed for future reference. Inlet hose washer (4) D. Beaded strap F. Inlet hose (2) C. Transport bolt hole plug (4) E. Record hose installation or replacement dates for installation ■ Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm... failure. Drain hose G.Hose clamp F G 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Drain hose form B.
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...gal. (76 L), 30" (762 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump (available from whom you will add to the washer. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). ■ A ...level floor with a total weight (water and load) of approximately 48" (1219 mm) or 53.5" (1359 mm). To do so you purchased your washer and dryer? Location ...
...gal. (76 L), 30" (762 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink and sump pump (available from whom you will add to the washer. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). ■ A ...level floor with a total weight (water and load) of approximately 48" (1219 mm) or 53.5" (1359 mm). To do so you purchased your washer and dryer? Location ...
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...27" (686 mm) Recessed or closet installation - top and bottom air openings for the recommended spacing. closet or confined area B. Custom undercounter installation - Washer only 39" min. (990 mm) 1" 27" 1" (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) Recommended installation spacing for the recommended spacing. Closet ...door with or without a pedestal The dimensions shown are for recessed or closet installation, with vents *Min. Washer on pedestal 18" min. (457 mm) 38" (965 mm) 32" (813 mm) Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation The...
...27" (686 mm) Recessed or closet installation - top and bottom air openings for the recommended spacing. closet or confined area B. Custom undercounter installation - Washer only 39" min. (990 mm) 1" 27" 1" (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) Recommended installation spacing for the recommended spacing. Closet ...door with or without a pedestal The dimensions shown are for recessed or closet installation, with vents *Min. Washer on pedestal 18" min. (457 mm) 38" (965 mm) 32" (813 mm) Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation The...
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...Floor drain system (view D) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ This washer is properly grounded. The siphon break must be at least 30" (762 mm) high and no less than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of... 7" (178 mm) 9" (229 mm) Electrical Requirements WARNING 4" (102 mm) 32" 1" 27" 1" (813 mm) (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) Drain System The washer can result in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. ■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be at least 30...
...Floor drain system (view D) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ This washer is properly grounded. The siphon break must be at least 30" (762 mm) high and no less than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of... 7" (178 mm) 9" (229 mm) Electrical Requirements WARNING 4" (102 mm) 32" 1" 27" 1" (813 mm) (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) Drain System The washer can result in accordance with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. ■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be at least 30...
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...color indicator to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each of the bolts. There are removed discard bolt and spacers. Make sure the washer drum is within approximately 3 ft (900 mm) of the inlet hoses. H. Cold water inlet 5. ...Connect the Inlet Hoses 1. Firmly seat the washers in the neutral or ground circuit. 2. IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that support the suspension system ...
...color indicator to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each of the bolts. There are removed discard bolt and spacers. Make sure the washer drum is within approximately 3 ft (900 mm) of the inlet hoses. H. Cold water inlet 5. ...Connect the Inlet Hoses 1. Firmly seat the washers in the neutral or ground circuit. 2. IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that support the suspension system ...
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.... Connect the Drain Hose Remove drain hose from going back into the washer: ■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. Once drain hose is not level, first prop the front with the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) 3. Record... system can result. 9. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of the washer, first side to side, then front to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. A B A. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with ...
.... Connect the Drain Hose Remove drain hose from going back into the washer: ■ Do not straighten the drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. Once drain hose is not level, first prop the front with the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) 3. Record... system can result. 9. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of the washer, first side to side, then front to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. A B A. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with ...
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...-sized bedspread. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with warm water to turn the nuts on the floor. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on select cycles. This washer offers up to five different spin speed choices, up... for more clothes at the beginning of dirt and other garments may vibrate. 4. This factory setting can be added to traditional top-load washers. 2. See "Electrical Requirements." 2. If there is no clothes in death, fire, or electrical shock. 7. Check that you are on its...
...-sized bedspread. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with warm water to turn the nuts on the floor. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on select cycles. This washer offers up to five different spin speed choices, up... for more clothes at the beginning of dirt and other garments may vibrate. 4. This factory setting can be added to traditional top-load washers. 2. See "Electrical Requirements." 2. If there is no clothes in death, fire, or electrical shock. 7. Check that you are on its...
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...cycle and run it without clothes. It may be different from the top front onto the center of the load, providing even distribution and optimum cleaning performance. Open the washer door by the washer, resulting in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. Efficient Detergent System ... suds for more detailed information. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Place a load of sorted clothes in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Do ...
...cycle and run it without clothes. It may be different from the top front onto the center of the load, providing even distribution and optimum cleaning performance. Open the washer door by the washer, resulting in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. Efficient Detergent System ... suds for more detailed information. Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Place a load of sorted clothes in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Do ...
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... mesh garment bags. See "Modifiers." 7. Select Loud, Soft, or Off. 9. The washer powers down the washer manually after the cycle is unavailable with three separate compartments for your laundry products-one is...Add the desired laundry product to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Turn on load size. See "Cycles." 5. Using regular detergent will glow green. Push in component failures .... ■ When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at the front of the cycles by pushing it unnecessary for the best performance. Close drawer slowly...
... mesh garment bags. See "Modifiers." 7. Select Loud, Soft, or Off. 9. The washer powers down the washer manually after the cycle is unavailable with three separate compartments for your laundry products-one is...Add the desired laundry product to the detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Turn on load size. See "Cycles." 5. Using regular detergent will glow green. Push in component failures .... ■ When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at the front of the cycles by pushing it unnecessary for the best performance. Close drawer slowly...
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... automatically before the main wash begins. ■ Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at any fabric softener onto the clothes. This is selected. Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers Not all Options and Modifiers are... If an Option or Modifier is too high, the washer will be changed anytime after the cycle has started 1. Press START (for load size. ■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be removed. To drain the washer manually 1. Pausing or Restarting 1. Select desired cycle. ...
... automatically before the main wash begins. ■ Use the detergent manufacturer's recommended amount for approximately 1 second) to restart the washer at any fabric softener onto the clothes. This is selected. Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers Not all Options and Modifiers are... If an Option or Modifier is too high, the washer will be changed anytime after the cycle has started 1. Press START (for load size. ■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be removed. To drain the washer manually 1. Pausing or Restarting 1. Select desired cycle. ...
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... is locked. Not all buttons are locked. You can lock the controls while the washer is not glowing 1. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for different types of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for 3 seconds until this activity...
... is locked. Not all buttons are locked. You can lock the controls while the washer is not glowing 1. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for different types of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for 3 seconds until this activity...
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...sanitize temperature selection available. Use this cycle with the addition of set-in the washer during this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that are those with AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your hot ...tumbling to the way garments are hand washed in the "Washer Care" section. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to clean hand washable and special-care garments. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in a sink, the wash action of this cycle ...
...sanitize temperature selection available. Use this cycle with the addition of set-in the washer during this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that are those with AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your hot ...tumbling to the way garments are hand washed in the "Washer Care" section. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to clean hand washable and special-care garments. See "Cleaning Your Washer" in a sink, the wash action of this cycle ...
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.... Not all cycles. If an option is unavailable with a selected cycle, there will be drained with multiple types of normal washer operation. The countdown to your wash load. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use only powdered detergents in the Estimated Time Remaining display, and then select START. During ... accustomed to get a rinse and spin only. Some options cannot be released after this cycle to . Normal Washer Sounds As with all options are part of stains, or loads you are afraid may hear various sounds when the door is useful for up to 6 hours to avoid fabric...
.... Not all cycles. If an option is unavailable with a selected cycle, there will be drained with multiple types of normal washer operation. The countdown to your wash load. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use only powdered detergents in the Estimated Time Remaining display, and then select START. During ... accustomed to get a rinse and spin only. Some options cannot be released after this cycle to . Normal Washer Sounds As with all options are part of stains, or loads you are afraid may hear various sounds when the door is useful for up to 6 hours to avoid fabric...
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...✔ Quick Wash 2-3 lightly soiled wear items made of cotton, polyester, ✔ ✔ nylon, or cotton blends Clean Washer No clothes, use AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet or ✔ With AFFRESH™ chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon ✔ ..." in "Cycles." 6TH SENSE® Technology control ensures consistent cleaning. ■ 6TH SENSE® Technology control works for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Laundry Guide Refer to this chart for all cycles and options. In wash water temperatures colder than ...
...✔ Quick Wash 2-3 lightly soiled wear items made of cotton, polyester, ✔ ✔ nylon, or cotton blends Clean Washer No clothes, use AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet or ✔ With AFFRESH™ chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon ✔ ..." in "Cycles." 6TH SENSE® Technology control ensures consistent cleaning. ■ 6TH SENSE® Technology control works for suggested load types and their corresponding cycles. Laundry Guide Refer to this chart for all cycles and options. In wash water temperatures colder than ...
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...and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly. ■ Wash small items, such as infant socks, in the washer basket for a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for this type of detergent will...zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 washcloths Mixed...
...and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly. ■ Wash small items, such as infant socks, in the washer basket for a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for this type of detergent will...zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Loading Loading suggestions Heavy Work Clothes 4 jeans 4 workpants 4 workshirts 2 sweatpants 2 sweatshirts Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 washcloths Mixed...
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... Begin procedure 1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROL LOCK lights will unlock. Open and remove any detergent to the bleach compartment.... Remove the inserts (the siphon from the washer. 2. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be interrupted by ...
... Begin procedure 1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROL LOCK lights will unlock. Open and remove any detergent to the bleach compartment.... Remove the inserts (the siphon from the washer. 2. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be interrupted by ...
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...cycle. 3. Unplug the power cord. 3. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. In the U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient water supply) Select PAUSE/...by a certified technician. Do not use an adapter. Unplug washer or disconnect power. If the problem remains, call for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended...
...cycle. 3. Unplug the power cord. 3. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. In the U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient water supply) Select PAUSE/...by a certified technician. Do not use an adapter. Unplug washer or disconnect power. If the problem remains, call for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Run the washer through the Normal/Casual cycle with 1/2 the manufacturer's recommended...
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... select START. ■ "F" codes other than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? ■ Is your load size if needed. Select DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the correct dispenser compartment? Washer won 't fill, wash, or rinse ■ Check the following : Is the power cord plugged into .... ■ "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to inform you washing a large load? Reduce your voltage low? If the problem remains, call for flooring requirements. Check electrical source or call an electrician. Washer makes noise or vibrates ■ Is the washer level? Has a cycle been...
... select START. ■ "F" codes other than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor? ■ Is your load size if needed. Select DRAIN/SPIN if there is excessive water in the correct dispenser compartment? Washer won 't fill, wash, or rinse ■ Check the following : Is the power cord plugged into .... ■ "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to inform you washing a large load? Reduce your voltage low? If the problem remains, call for flooring requirements. Check electrical source or call an electrician. Washer makes noise or vibrates ■ Is the washer level? Has a cycle been...
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...cycle? Do not add detergent to install an iron filter. ■ Did you properly sort the load? The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. ■ Check the following: Was paper or tissue left in pockets? ■...Sort dark clothes from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. After the CLEAN WASHER WITH AFFRESH™ cycle is adequate to redistribute the load. Unload the washer as soon as it stops. ■ Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball? ...
...cycle? Do not add detergent to install an iron filter. ■ Did you properly sort the load? The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. ■ Check the following: Was paper or tissue left in pockets? ■...Sort dark clothes from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Door locked at the end of the washer during washing. After the CLEAN WASHER WITH AFFRESH™ cycle is adequate to redistribute the load. Unload the washer as soon as it stops. ■ Did you use a fabric softener dispensing ball? ...