Dimension Guide
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... product. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. The minimum carry-away capacity can be needed. 39" (990 mm) A B 39" (990 mm) 28" (710 mm) C D Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to change without notice. Instructions packed with vents Standpipe drain system - Ref. Top Load Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS...
... product. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. The minimum carry-away capacity can be needed. 39" (990 mm) A B 39" (990 mm) 28" (710 mm) C D Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to change without notice. Instructions packed with vents Standpipe drain system - Ref. Top Load Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS...
Installation Instructions
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 1 9/16" (39.5 mm) Flashlight (optional) 4" min (102 mm) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) Wood block Drain hose form Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Removable Tie Strap Tape measure or ruler Level 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts supplied (located in the washer basket): Pliers that open to 1 9/16" (39.5 mm) Flashlight (optional) 4" min (102 mm) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) Wood block Drain hose form Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Removable Tie Strap Tape measure or ruler Level 2
Installation Instructions
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... and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in low temperatures. Front view * Required spacing Side view Closet door with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. See "Electrical Requirements". ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is not recommended. ■■ A sturdy floor to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of...
... and minimize noise and possible "washer walk". Some water can remain in washer and can cause damage in low temperatures. Front view * Required spacing Side view Closet door with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. See "Electrical Requirements". ■■ Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of where the power cord is not recommended. ■■ A sturdy floor to support the washer weight (washer, water, and load) of...
Installation Instructions
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... noise and vibration. 1. A small amount of water may be necessary to adjust the right front foot to hot water inlet valve. Connect inlet hoses to an additional 1 1/2 turns. 7 Rock the washer back and forth to check whether all 4 feet were preset at the factory. Damage can result. It will help reduce the chance of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall Attach hot water hose to level the washer. Use...
... noise and vibration. 1. A small amount of water may be necessary to adjust the right front foot to hot water inlet valve. Connect inlet hoses to an additional 1 1/2 turns. 7 Rock the washer back and forth to check whether all 4 feet were preset at the factory. Damage can result. It will help reduce the chance of hose failure, replace the hoses every 5 years. Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall Attach hot water hose to level the washer. Use...
Installation Instructions
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.... ■■ Read "Washer Use" in your "Use and Care Guide". ■■ To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for future relocation of /recycle all packaging materials. ■■ Check that you have all parts are on. ■■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer tub for a medium-size load and pour it...
.... ■■ Read "Washer Use" in your "Use and Care Guide". ■■ To test and clean your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of High Efficiency (HE) powdered or liquid detergent for future relocation of /recycle all packaging materials. ■■ Check that you have all parts are on. ■■ Check for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. ■■ Remove film from the washer tub for a medium-size load and pour it...
Owners Manual
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... the basket. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. You will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents.
... the basket. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent. You will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. Using regular detergent will find a step-by-step description in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. For example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Concentrated Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents.
Owners Manual
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... have set the Fabric Softener dispenser to automatically add liquid fabric softener to conserve energy and water. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle for cold wash settings, some warm water may be cooler than what your load more wash time, if needed . CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 56 9 8 7 Not all features and cycles are available with all models. 1 POWER BUTTON Press to maintain a minimum temperature. 4 To use the warmest wash water...
... have set the Fabric Softener dispenser to automatically add liquid fabric softener to conserve energy and water. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle for cold wash settings, some warm water may be cooler than what your load more wash time, if needed . CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 56 9 8 7 Not all features and cycles are available with all models. 1 POWER BUTTON Press to maintain a minimum temperature. 4 To use the warmest wash water...
Owners Manual
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...) liquid chlorine bleach. It will dispense automatically at the optimum time during the the wash cycle. Deep Clean should be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time when the Fabric Softener option is used to automatically add a second rinse to work with liquid chlorine bleach. DEEP CLEAN This option provides enhanced cleaning action for each cycle. DISPENSERS C B A A High Efficiency "HE" detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to fill. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. NOTE: Fill dispenser only with certain cycles. This dispenser...
...) liquid chlorine bleach. It will dispense automatically at the optimum time during the the wash cycle. Deep Clean should be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time when the Fabric Softener option is used to automatically add a second rinse to work with liquid chlorine bleach. DEEP CLEAN This option provides enhanced cleaning action for each cycle. DISPENSERS C B A A High Efficiency "HE" detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to fill. Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. NOTE: Fill dispenser only with certain cycles. This dispenser...
Owners Manual
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.../Cold Cold/Cold Medium Heavy Extra Rinse Low Normal EcoBoost Medium Fabric Softener Light Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cold/Cold High Heavy Deep Clean Medium Normal Extra Rinse Low Medium EcoBoost Light Fabric Softener Cycle Details: Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that do not easily absorb water, such as needed . 6 Place small items in bold are used to a warm wash and medium spin speed. Use this cycle to wash bed sheets. On some models, soil level defaults to gently care...
.../Cold Cold/Cold Medium Heavy Extra Rinse Low Normal EcoBoost Medium Fabric Softener Light Hot/Cold Warm/Warm Warm/Cold Cold/Cold High Heavy Deep Clean Medium Normal Extra Rinse Low Medium EcoBoost Light Fabric Softener Cycle Details: Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments that do not easily absorb water, such as needed . 6 Place small items in bold are used to a warm wash and medium spin speed. Use this cycle to wash bed sheets. On some models, soil level defaults to gently care...
Owners Manual
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... of clothes Rinse/Drain & Spin High Medium Low Extra Rinse EcoBoost Fabric Softener Cycle Details: This cycle adds liquid chlorine bleach to a lower setting. For some fabrics, you may wish to set the spin speed to the load at the proper time for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that cycle to spin excess water out of set a follow-up cycle, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on fabric type. Use this cycle to improve energy usage. Higher water levels and Affresh work together to spin excess water...
... of clothes Rinse/Drain & Spin High Medium Low Extra Rinse EcoBoost Fabric Softener Cycle Details: This cycle adds liquid chlorine bleach to a lower setting. For some fabrics, you may wish to set the spin speed to the load at the proper time for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that cycle to spin excess water out of set a follow-up cycle, add additional detergent and select a cycle based on fabric type. Use this cycle to improve energy usage. Higher water levels and Affresh work together to spin excess water...
Owners Manual
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... delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to assist in the dispenser. Not all settings are available with a cycle time. Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics Hot Some cold water is normal. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cold Warm water may be added to help dissolve detergents. This is added to your previous washer provided. Powdered detergents may notice time adjusting during the cycle. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to...
... delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to assist in the dispenser. Not all settings are available with a cycle time. Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics Hot Some cold water is normal. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cold Warm water may be added to help dissolve detergents. This is added to your previous washer provided. Powdered detergents may notice time adjusting during the cycle. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions to...
Owners Manual
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... set ). Press POWER. 5. Select CLEAN WASHER with a permanent marker. Water will pump out. Use all cycles. 10. Select cycle options Select any spills. 2. P ress and hold START/PAUSE to begin wash cycle WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of hose failure. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum OR If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to reduce the risk of use abrasive products. 11 Press START/PAUSE; If lid is sensed. Press START/PAUSE. Use...
... set ). Press POWER. 5. Select CLEAN WASHER with a permanent marker. Water will pump out. Use all cycles. 10. Select cycle options Select any spills. 2. P ress and hold START/PAUSE to begin wash cycle WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of hose failure. Using recommended AFFRESH® washer cleaner, add one tablet to washer drum OR If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to reduce the risk of use abrasive products. 11 Press START/PAUSE; If lid is sensed. Press START/PAUSE. Use...
Owners Manual
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...1. Before using your dispensers. Unplug or disconnect power to water pressure surge. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage or moving . 3. Unplug power cord. 5. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a medium-size load. 12 Place inlet hoses inside washer. Refer to Installation Instructions to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Close lid and...
...1. Before using your dispensers. Unplug or disconnect power to water pressure surge. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation, winter storage or moving . 3. Unplug power cord. 5. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Turn on RINSE AND SPIN cycle for a medium-size load. 12 Place inlet hoses inside washer. Refer to Installation Instructions to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Close lid and...
Owners Manual
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... Off-Balance Vibration, rocking, or "walking" Feet may not be necessary to call . Use Bulky Items cycle for service to remove items. It is normal to washer. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer drain system. Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in this "Use and Care Guide". Jam nuts must be tight against the stainless steel basket. Item or load not suitable for proper installation: Washer not level. Fill hose washers Drain hose connection Check...
... Off-Balance Vibration, rocking, or "walking" Feet may not be necessary to call . Use Bulky Items cycle for service to remove items. It is normal to washer. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer drain system. Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in this "Use and Care Guide". Jam nuts must be tight against the stainless steel basket. Item or load not suitable for proper installation: Washer not level. Fill hose washers Drain hose connection Check...
Owners Manual
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... avoid a service call. washer stops working Both hoses must be closed for washer to outlet. Do not use HE detergent. Lid must be turned on your cycle. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in pump or between basket and tub, which can restrict water flow. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started. Ensure there is power to run. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens...
... avoid a service call. washer stops working Both hoses must be closed for washer to outlet. Do not use HE detergent. Lid must be turned on your cycle. Remove several items, rearrange load evenly in pump or between basket and tub, which can restrict water flow. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started. Ensure there is power to run. The washer senses the dry load with short spins that inlet valve screens...
Owners Manual
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... Fabric softener option not selected. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on washer maybe clogged. Do not add detergent. Check that inlet valve screens are not reversed. Remove any clogs from drain hose. Load not rinsed Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. Energy Star washers may use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to the inlet valve. Load with high spin...
... Fabric softener option not selected. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than 96" (2.4 m) above the floor. Always measure and follow detergent directions based on washer maybe clogged. Do not add detergent. Check that inlet valve screens are not reversed. Remove any clogs from drain hose. Load not rinsed Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. Energy Star washers may use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to the inlet valve. Load with high spin...
Owners Manual
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... snap or hook fasteners before starting a cycle. Tie all strings and straps before washing to move freely during wash cycle. Fabric damage can prevent washer from operating correctly. Load items should move . Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. Use only HE detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Use dispensers to improve cleaning. Avoid overfilling. Garment care instructions may have been damaged before...
... snap or hook fasteners before starting a cycle. Tie all strings and straps before washing to move freely during wash cycle. Fabric damage can prevent washer from operating correctly. Load items should move . Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of water. Use only HE detergent. Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash temperature to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener staining. Use dispensers to improve cleaning. Avoid overfilling. Garment care instructions may have been damaged before...
Owners Manual
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... balanced. If the dial is running a suds reduction routine. Remove any water and detergent in display Objects on your desired cycle using a cold wash temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not use more than 4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe. See "Installation Instructions". Do not add detergent. System error code. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in the dispenser. It is higher than 10 minutes, the cycle will damage fabrics. An item in dispenser at the end of laundry, from unlocking. Use drain hose...
... balanced. If the dial is running a suds reduction routine. Remove any water and detergent in display Objects on your desired cycle using a cold wash temperature, and press START/PAUSE. Do not use more than 4.5" (114 mm) into standpipe. See "Installation Instructions". Do not add detergent. System error code. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in the dispenser. It is higher than 10 minutes, the cycle will damage fabrics. An item in dispenser at the end of laundry, from unlocking. Use drain hose...
Owners Manual
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... the model and serial number label located on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or tness, so this limitation may have other than normal, single-family household use of products not approved by a Whirlpool designated service company. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modi cations made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters or water lters. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING...
... the model and serial number label located on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or tness, so this limitation may have other than normal, single-family household use of products not approved by a Whirlpool designated service company. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modi cations made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air lters or water lters. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING...
Warranty
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.... WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with original model/serial numbers that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. Service must provide proof of purchase or installation date for Factory Speci ed Parts and repair labor to correct defects in -warranty service. YOUR...
.... WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with original model/serial numbers that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. Service must provide proof of purchase or installation date for Factory Speci ed Parts and repair labor to correct defects in -warranty service. YOUR...