Installation Guide
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... Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". To order, please refer to toll-free...
... Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". To order, please refer to toll-free...
Installation Guide
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...; C). Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for installation with water and load) of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in your Use and Care Guide. Select method you will need a sump pump system. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of installation and servicing, and spacing for...
...; C). Top of laundry tub must install higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of 315 lbs (143 kgs). Floor standpipe drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for installation with water and load) of washer. (Additional hoses may cause damage in your Use and Care Guide. Select method you will need a sump pump system. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of installation and servicing, and spacing for...
Installation Guide
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.... n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is properly grounded. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it at this appliance be provided. it must be in accordance with the sound shield to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base...
.... n Check with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is properly grounded. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it at this appliance be provided. it must be in accordance with the sound shield to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to avoid excessive noise from shipping carton on cardboard supports. Remove shipping base...
Installation Guide
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... using lid, as needed. On all four feet make solid contact with wooden block. 7 12. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with metal feet, when washer is level, use adjustable pliers to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration...
... using lid, as needed. On all four feet make solid contact with wooden block. 7 12. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure drain hose to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with metal feet, when washer is level, use adjustable pliers to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to reduce excess noise and vibration...
Installation Guide
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... cycle. 8 q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Remove protective film from washer. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Select any tape remaining on . Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that all packaging materials. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models...
... cycle. 8 q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that shipping materials were completely removed from console and any cycle. q Remove protective film from washer. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Select any tape remaining on . Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that all packaging materials. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. q Dispose of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models...
Warranty Information
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... number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on how to you . Proof of the product. 13. Service to you . The cost of repair or replacement under these limitations and exclusions may not apply to use your appliance will pay for service in remote locations where an authorized Whirlpool servicer is required to obtain service...
... number n Model number and serial number n A clear, detailed description of the problem n Proof of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on how to you . Proof of the product. 13. Service to you . The cost of repair or replacement under these limitations and exclusions may not apply to use your appliance will pay for service in remote locations where an authorized Whirlpool servicer is required to obtain service...
Use & Care Guide
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... new washer is needed. It may hear sounds and noises that more items should be above the water line. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will start to spin prior to adding water, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. Initially the basket will begin the sensing process to remove...
... new washer is needed. It may hear sounds and noises that more items should be above the water line. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will start to spin prior to adding water, this washer delivers the detergent directly to the soils. Initially the basket will begin the sensing process to remove...
Use & Care Guide
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... hold START/PAUSE button again to restart the cycle. 6 The lid will add additional agitation and soak time to the cycle. DEEP CLEAN (depending on model) The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to keep the inside of your washer. This cycle uses a higher water level. For heavily soiled items, select Heavy Soil Level for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Rinse & Spin Combines a rinse and high speed spin...
... hold START/PAUSE button again to restart the cycle. 6 The lid will add additional agitation and soak time to the cycle. DEEP CLEAN (depending on model) The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to keep the inside of your washer. This cycle uses a higher water level. For heavily soiled items, select Heavy Soil Level for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power interruption. Rinse & Spin Combines a rinse and high speed spin...
Use & Care Guide
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... Fabrics Lingerie Machine Wash Silks Wool Blankets Coats & Jackets Comforters Machine Wash Curtains Machine Wash Slip Covers Non-Rubber Lined Rugs & Mats Sheets Sleeping Bags "What to Wash" Cycle Selection Mixed Casuals Whites Delicates Bulky/Sheets Normal • Powerful Soil Removal • Regular R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R a R a R R R R a Quick • Fast a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a How do you want to Wash" selection. What do you are trying to Wash" Cycle Selection Cold Deep Water • Saving Water...
... Fabrics Lingerie Machine Wash Silks Wool Blankets Coats & Jackets Comforters Machine Wash Curtains Machine Wash Slip Covers Non-Rubber Lined Rugs & Mats Sheets Sleeping Bags "What to Wash" Cycle Selection Mixed Casuals Whites Delicates Bulky/Sheets Normal • Powerful Soil Removal • Regular R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R a R a R R R R a Quick • Fast a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a How do you want to Wash" selection. What do you are trying to Wash" Cycle Selection Cold Deep Water • Saving Water...
Use & Care Guide
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.... NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your laundry Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Sort and prepare your items. Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate...
.... NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to avoid damage to your laundry Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Sort and prepare your items. Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate...
Use & Care Guide
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... POWER to select desired delay time. Touch DELAY START button to turn on below the time/status display when the "How to help dissolve detergents. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to start time. Touch the cycle settings buttons to pause delay start time is added to cancel Delay Start. Not all models. Touch START/PAUSE button to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Temperature, if desired. Estimated Time Remaining will light...
... POWER to select desired delay time. Touch DELAY START button to turn on below the time/status display when the "How to help dissolve detergents. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to start time. Touch the cycle settings buttons to pause delay start time is added to cancel Delay Start. Not all models. Touch START/PAUSE button to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Temperature, if desired. Estimated Time Remaining will light...
Use & Care Guide
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... POWER. Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below . NOTE: For best results, do a better job of controlling the rate at a level above , and use this procedure. c. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. e. Close the washer lid. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open...
... POWER. Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below . NOTE: For best results, do a better job of controlling the rate at a level above , and use this procedure. c. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. e. Close the washer lid. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open...
Use & Care Guide
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...: Dispenser drawer and tray are home. If storing or moving : 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of time, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Do not remove ground prong. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use an extension cord. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer. Push 1 tab downward, and then continue pulling out. 3. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to locate, level, and...
...: Dispenser drawer and tray are home. If storing or moving : 1. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of time, follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Do not remove ground prong. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use an extension cord. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer. Push 1 tab downward, and then continue pulling out. 3. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to locate, level, and...
Use & Care Guide
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.... The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Run clean washer cycle to www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If flooring is normal to washer. For normal operating sounds, go to optimize the water level and wash performance. 15 This is normal. Water may block pump. The load will reduce sound. Empty pockets before washing. It is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of water are removed during spinning Load could fall between basket and tub or...
.... The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Run clean washer cycle to www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If flooring is normal to washer. For normal operating sounds, go to optimize the water level and wash performance. 15 This is normal. Water may block pump. The load will reduce sound. Empty pockets before washing. It is uneven, a 3/4" (19 mm) piece of water are removed during spinning Load could fall between basket and tub or...
Use & Care Guide
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... water supply. Both hot and cold water faucets must be stopped to reduce suds. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Normal washer operation. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than cycles with a lower spin speed. Tightly packed loads may have been caught in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow. Check that inlet valve screens have water flowing to possibly avoid a service call. Replace any kinks in pump...
... water supply. Both hot and cold water faucets must be stopped to reduce suds. Reset a tripped circuit breaker. Normal washer operation. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than cycles with a lower spin speed. Tightly packed loads may have been caught in inlet hoses, which can restrict water flow. Check that inlet valve screens have water flowing to possibly avoid a service call. Replace any kinks in pump...
Use & Care Guide
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... Not cleaning or removing stains Both hoses must be attached and have both washer and faucet, and have water flowing to inlet valve. See "Vibration or Off-Balance" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Lower drain hose if the end is tightly packed. Load not rinsed Check for correct drain hose installation. Not using HE detergent or using a higher speed spin. Use only HE detergent. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Washer not loaded as recommended. Load...
... Not cleaning or removing stains Both hoses must be attached and have both washer and faucet, and have water flowing to inlet valve. See "Vibration or Off-Balance" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Lower drain hose if the end is tightly packed. Load not rinsed Check for correct drain hose installation. Not using HE detergent or using a higher speed spin. Use only HE detergent. Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed. Washer not loaded as recommended. Load...
Use & Care Guide
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... and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to possibly avoid a service call. Run the Clean Washer cycle after washer has started. Fabric Damage Sharp items were in "Washer Maintenance." Items may have been added incorrectly. Fabric damage can prevent washer from regular detergent can occur if the load Load items in seams before washing. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Be sure to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Use dispensers to...
... and remove promptly after the cycle is complete to possibly avoid a service call. Run the Clean Washer cycle after washer has started. Fabric Damage Sharp items were in "Washer Maintenance." Items may have been added incorrectly. Fabric damage can prevent washer from regular detergent can occur if the load Load items in seams before washing. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Be sure to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Use dispensers to...
Use & Care Guide
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... synchronization error. Use drain extends more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. over drain opening . Make sure water supply line is normal for small amounts of water to washer and check for correct drain hose installation. F9E1, drn, dr (drain pump system problem - Use drain hose form and attach securely to start washer. Remove any clogs from the washer. Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing. code) appears in Display F#E# code (F-type error System error code. F1E1 ACU (Appliance control fault) Internal ACU failure. Apply power...
... synchronization error. Use drain extends more than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. over drain opening . Make sure water supply line is normal for small amounts of water to washer and check for correct drain hose installation. F9E1, drn, dr (drain pump system problem - Use drain hose form and attach securely to start washer. Remove any clogs from the washer. Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing. code) appears in Display F#E# code (F-type error System error code. F1E1 ACU (Appliance control fault) Internal ACU failure. Apply power...
Use & Care Guide
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... published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in fixtures (i.e. Before contacting us to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the duration of implied warranties of the original unit's warranty period. Please take a few minutes to arrange service...
... published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may not apply to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in fixtures (i.e. Before contacting us to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the duration of implied warranties of the original unit's warranty period. Please take a few minutes to arrange service...
Dimension Guide
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...-free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide. If you need a sump pump system. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for floor standpipe drain system. 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Floor standpipe drain system Floor drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for planning purposes only. Specifications subject to change without notice. A time...
...-free phone numbers in your Use and Care Guide. If you need a sump pump system. DRAIN SYSTEM Drain system can be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for floor standpipe drain system. 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Floor standpipe drain system Floor drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum diameter for planning purposes only. Specifications subject to change without notice. A time...