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Dimension Guide - Page 1
... requirements for ease of standpipe must be at least 39" (990 mm) high;
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning,...above floor; Top of washer.
Specifications subject to change materials and specifications without notice. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is required. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... in a basement, laundry room, closet, or...washer. Install your Use and Care Guide.
Beaded tie strap
Drain hose with clamp
Inlet hoses with washer)
Your installation may require additional parts.
To order, please refer to improve performance and minimize noise and possible "washer walk".
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
....2 (310 cm2)
See requirements for floor standpipe drain system Floor drain system
5" (126 mm)
24 in your Use and Care Guide.
Top of laundry tub must support washer's total weight (with maximum slope of 20-100 psi (138-690 kPa). Installing on carpet is your responsibility. Floor standpipe drain system
IMPORTANT: Do...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... position.
n Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
48" (1.2 m)
Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Set washer upright.
n Check with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to install it is recommended that a qualified...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... of laundry tub. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Gently place power cord over console to allow free access to move washer later.
4. You may need to back of washer.
4.5"...
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 tub
Connect Drain Hose
5. See "...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... water faucets with new inlet hoses with cold water inlet valve. 7. Connect inlet hoses to washer
Attach hose to a cold water faucet, you will need additional parts with a red ring....
Record hose installation or replacement dates for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to check for cold water faucet. Remove drain hose form (floor drain...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to step 14. Recheck levelness of washer and repeat as a guide to prop washer with floor.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to check levelness of sides.
HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with a wood block...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... grounding method. q Check that all packaging materials. q Remove protective film from back of /recycle all parts are on. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal
recommended amount of your tools. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped.
q Check that you have all of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will settle in short pulses to soak.
3 Cleaning with Less Water
Washplate
Traditional agitator-style washer
Washer with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall.
As the washer... sudsing with your load or allows time for your past agitator-style washer. Normal Sounds You Can Expect
At different stages of the cycle, as...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...speed based on , the washer is preset for each cycle. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
1
2
4
5
3
1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. SOIL LEVEL Soil ...change at the correct time in the cycle.
SENSING
When the Start/Pause/Unlock button is not covered with all models. The washer will first perform a self-test on during sensing. The ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... washer will drain, but will use for best results. To set -in washer
Clean Washer
with enough water to wash loads of the cycle begins. SPIN
The washer spins the load at high speed.
Press START/...default settings for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to soak small spots of the washer fresh and clean.
The lid will fill with Affresh™
Hot/Cold
High Extra Heavy
...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... them in loose heaps evenly around the washplate;
Sort and prepare your garments. USING YOUR WASHER
1. Load laundry into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie ... trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to your laundry
2. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to items ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...
Add a measured amount of suds for information on the washer.
7. Close dispenser drawer, then select Fabric Softener option. Starting Your Washer
6. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine ...products in cycle. Add HE detergent to turn on your wash cycle. Using Laundry Product Dispensers
3. Make sure the dispenser drawer is selected, fabric softener will ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...load balance is sensed.When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If lid is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to help dissolve detergents... in soil removal and to your previous washer provided.
Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Bright colors Moderate to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK; NOTE: Not all options ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... washer. Press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK. If cycle must be interrupted, press Power and run
washer on the label with a permanent marker.
CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as.... Close washer lid.
4.
If moving during freezing weather, winterize your washer only when you feel resistance. 2. Turn off both water faucets; Because some water may find laundry product residue...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...to be level to splash off tub.
If you have started the washer. Load could unbalance washer. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in firm contact with periodic gurgling or surging as metal ...See "Level the Washer" in less cleaning.
11
Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to the washer. Use Bulky Item cycle for assistance and to www.whirlpool.com/help for ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
...
Washer not performing as expected (cont.)
Washer won't run .
Only use an extension cord. To remove suds, cancel cycle. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool...inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Close lid and press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK.
Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions based on . Select RINSE & SPIN....
Owners Manual - Page 13
...Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed.
Use only HE detergent. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
Select DRAIN & SPIN ...indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet or spin light remains on load after washer has started.
13
Remove any kinks in pump or between basket and tub, which can ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...Washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to the selected cycle.
Avoid overfilling.
Washer not loaded properly. Washer... follow manufacturer's directions based on load after washer has started.
Not washing like colors together and remove ... with the best cycle. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around...
Owners Manual - Page 15
...laundry products dispensing too soon.
Run the Clean Washer cycle with low water pressure may result in residual powder in seams before starting a cycle.
Close the lid. The washer will not start... START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button. See "Cleaning Your Washer"...
Lid Locked light is started. See "Cleaning your load... washer ...
Possible Causes
Washer not performing ...loading and unloading washer. The lid...
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