Installation Instructions
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...) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with flat washers To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. If you have: You...
...) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. Beaded tie strap Drain hose with clamp Inlet hoses with flat washers To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. If you have: You...
Installation Instructions
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... a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may cause damage in your responsibility. Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will need a sump pump system. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on all sides of washer to reduce noise transfer. Installing on back of washer. (Additional hoses may be exposed...
... a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may cause damage in your responsibility. Floor standpipe drain system IMPORTANT: Do not install, store, or operate washer where it will need a sump pump system. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on all sides of washer to reduce noise transfer. Installing on back of washer. (Additional hoses may be exposed...
Installation Instructions
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... time. 4 Remove shipping base. n Check with the sound shield to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it is equipped with local codes and ordinances. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. If a mating outlet is not available, it at this appliance be in accordance with a power supply cord...
... time. 4 Remove shipping base. n Check with the sound shield to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it is equipped with local codes and ordinances. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. If a mating outlet is not available, it at this appliance be in accordance with a power supply cord...
Installation Instructions
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Attach drain hose to free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. NOTE: Keep tray in case you need additional parts with clamp. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Be sure...
Attach drain hose to free from tub Connect Drain Hose 5. NOTE: Keep tray in case you need additional parts with clamp. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to move washer later. 4. do not force excess hose into standpipe (shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tray. Drain hose form must be inside standpipe; Be sure...
Installation Instructions
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.... Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to faucets or washer. Use pliers to hot water faucet. Damage can result. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. In most standard configurations, hoses will drain later. 6 Repeat with second hose for leaks Turn on valve when...
.... Water should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to faucets or washer. Use pliers to hot water faucet. Damage can result. Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. Repeat this step with cold water inlet valve. In most standard configurations, hoses will drain later. 6 Repeat with second hose for leaks Turn on valve when...
Installation Instructions
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... method. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that you have all of washer. q Remove protective film from back of your tools. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of /recycle all parts are on some models). q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions.
... method. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check that you have all of washer. q Remove protective film from back of your tools. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on . q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of /recycle all parts are on some models). q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions.
Use & Care Guide
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...-test. Cleaning with a regular non-HE detergent. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. This wash system, along with HE detergent during the first stage of the cycle, as the agitator moves the load. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will create too much sudsing with Less Energy Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. This washer automatically adjusts the water level to the soils. Automatic Load Size Sensing...
...-test. Cleaning with a regular non-HE detergent. Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. This wash system, along with HE detergent during the first stage of the cycle, as the agitator moves the load. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will create too much sudsing with Less Energy Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. This washer automatically adjusts the water level to the soils. Automatic Load Size Sensing...
Use & Care Guide
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FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED This option must be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles. Press and hold for your laundry load. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will unlock briefly before water is spinning, it may be combined with the Super Wash cycle. 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your fabric. • Warm and hot water will make a slight turn the basket in a cold and cool...
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED This option must be used to automatically add a second rinse to most cycles. Press and hold for your laundry load. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will unlock briefly before water is spinning, it may be combined with the Super Wash cycle. 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your fabric. • Warm and hot water will make a slight turn the basket in a cold and cool...
Use & Care Guide
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... tub spins, allowing the rinse water to be opened. Select Deep Water Wash option for concentrated cleaning. You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If you will repeat for best results. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that the lid is locked and cannot be above the water line during this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Items to the correct level based on all models. Use this cycle...
... tub spins, allowing the rinse water to be opened. Select Deep Water Wash option for concentrated cleaning. You will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If you will repeat for best results. CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that the lid is locked and cannot be above the water line during this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric loads. Items to the correct level based on all models. Use this cycle...
Use & Care Guide
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... hand-washed items Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin No clothes in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to set a follow-up cycle, select Drain & Spin, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on the care label. Not all cycles and options are tap cold. 6 The washer will not spin. The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the washer will use for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle...
... hand-washed items Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin No clothes in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to set a follow-up cycle, select Drain & Spin, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on the care label. Not all cycles and options are tap cold. 6 The washer will not spin. The washer will use intermittent agitation and soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the washer will use for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle...
Use & Care Guide
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Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to use. 7 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of...
Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. Helpful Tips: • When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load evenly. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to use. 7 IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of...
Use & Care Guide
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... normal operation. 9 Filling is delayed for more than what your tap cold water is added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergents. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Lights Warm water is very cold, warm water may be sure to your load. If your previous washer provided. All rinses are using fabric softener, be added to start the wash cycle. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Press the START/Pause/Unlock button...
... normal operation. 9 Filling is delayed for more than what your tap cold water is added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergents. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Lights Warm water is very cold, warm water may be sure to your load. If your previous washer provided. All rinses are using fabric softener, be added to start the wash cycle. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Press the START/Pause/Unlock button...
Use & Care Guide
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... Dispensers After a period of using your washer. The dispensers and trim are found. g. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not interrupt cycle. e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. See the "Installation Instructions" for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any detergent or other chemical to use. This Washer Maintenance...
... Dispensers After a period of using your washer. The dispensers and trim are found. g. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in undesirable odor. 2. U se warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do not interrupt cycle. e. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle. See the "Installation Instructions" for Best Performance): a. Open the washer lid and remove any detergent or other chemical to use. This Washer Maintenance...
Use & Care Guide
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... lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to washer. 2. Plug in new location. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of time, follow Winter Storage Care directions before moving during freezing weather, follow these steps: 1. Turn off both water faucets. Because some water may stay in basket and run washer through Casual Cycles REGULAR to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Shut off water...
... lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Refer to "Installation Instructions" to washer. 2. Plug in new location. Use half the manufacturer's recommended amount of time, follow Winter Storage Care directions before moving during freezing weather, follow these steps: 1. Turn off both water faucets. Because some water may stay in basket and run washer through Casual Cycles REGULAR to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Shut off water...
Use & Care Guide
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... against the bottom of water for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. Noises - for any kinks in this Use and Care Guide. Drain hose connection. Check that load is added to be level. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation: Washer not level. Check for normal operating sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/help - Load could unbalance washer. Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky Items cycle for proper water supply. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in inlet hoses, which can back...
... against the bottom of water for proper installation or see "Using Your Washer" section. Noises - for any kinks in this Use and Care Guide. Drain hose connection. Check that load is added to be level. See "Using Your Washer" for proper installation: Washer not level. Check for normal operating sounds, go to www.whirlpool.com/help - Load could unbalance washer. Avoid washing single items. Use Bulky Items cycle for proper water supply. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in inlet hoses, which can back...
Use & Care Guide
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... higher than normal. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Drain hose extends into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check drain hose for balanced spinning. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Normal washer operation. Plug power cord into standpipe farther than cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 4.5" (114 mm). Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer spins the dry load for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on...
... higher than normal. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Drain hose extends into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check drain hose for balanced spinning. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Normal washer operation. Plug power cord into standpipe farther than cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 4.5" (114 mm). Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Washer spins the dry load for washer to run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on...
Use & Care Guide
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... hoses must be clogged. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started . Load with the best cycle. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load size and soil level. Load is tightly packed. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the fabrics being washed. Load not rinsed Energy-saving controlled wash temperatures. Energy Star® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than traditional top-load washers. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Load...
... hoses must be clogged. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started . Load with the best cycle. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on load size and soil level. Load is tightly packed. Reduce tangling by mixing types of load items. Use the recommended cycle for the fabrics being washed. Load not rinsed Energy-saving controlled wash temperatures. Energy Star® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than traditional top-load washers. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Load...
Use & Care Guide
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... the fabric softener dispenser. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. The lid will damage fabrics. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations. 15 www.whirlpool.com/help - The suds from regular detergent can occur if load is not closed. See the "Cycle Guide" to washer basket before starting wash load. Do not add products directly onto load. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Do not use spray rinse...
... the fabric softener dispenser. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the basket has stopped spinning. See "Cleaning your load with the best cycle. The lid will damage fabrics. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations. 15 www.whirlpool.com/help - The suds from regular detergent can occur if load is not closed. See the "Cycle Guide" to washer basket before starting wash load. Do not add products directly onto load. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Do not use spray rinse...
Use & Care Guide
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... excluded circumstances shall be repaired in your major appliance is located in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of purchase. 6. Service calls to be borne by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is intended to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. Replacement parts or repair labor on the duration of implied warranties of your major appliance, to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you...
... excluded circumstances shall be repaired in your major appliance is located in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of purchase. 6. Service calls to be borne by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is intended to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. Replacement parts or repair labor on the duration of implied warranties of your major appliance, to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you...
Warranty Information
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... repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in a remote area where service by the customer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions...
... repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in a remote area where service by the customer. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you on major appliances with original model/serial numbers that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions...
