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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...will not see a washer basket full of the wash cycle, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will settle in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? The washer automatically adjusts the ...Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry, fill it evenly around the basket wall. When loading the washer with a regular non-HE detergent.

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... 4 5 3 1 WASH CYCLE KNOB Use the Wash Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your laundry load. TEMP Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by the selected soil level. For most... are preset to maintain a minimum temperature. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will be added to the washer to work with all models. Remove the load promptly...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

... not spin. Also use cooler wash water temperatures than the Normal cycle. Use this cycle to open the lid, press START/ Pause/Unlock. After time has expired, water will drain but washer will fill with Affresh® Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold Hot/Cold No Spin Extra Heavy Heavy...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... tangling when washing delicate or small items. • Turn knits inside out to your laundry 2. Items need to reduce tangling. For best results, do not load higher than the...washplate; Try mixing different sized items to move freely. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your garments. Load laundry into washer. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall....

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

...into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions for a small amount of detergent to turn on washer Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more information, see "Control Panel...an Oxi or color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to choose your load size. Overfilling dispenser will be selected to immediately dispense into the washer too early. Close dispenser drawer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...cycle. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Unlocking the lid to add garments: If you may take several minutes if the load was...the cycle settings buttons to start the wash cycle. These can be cooler than what your previous washer provided. Bright colors Moderate to light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to change the ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

...IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to CLEAN WASHER with AFFRESH™ cycle. 6. Close washer lid. 4. If moving during freezing weather, ...laundry product residue in warm, soapy water, using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to washer. 2. When replacing your washer. IMPORTANT: Dispenser trays are found. CLEANING YOUR WASHER Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your washer...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

.... 7. Refer to Installation Instructions to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Drape power cord over lid and down front of washer. 4. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power. 3. Run washer through the following recommended procedure: To use , vacation...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

.... Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to drainpipe or laundry tub. See "Cycle Guide" and "Using Your Washer" in washer drain system. Gurgling or humming Washer may not be necessary to... Washer" section. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to basket could be completely underwater. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool....

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer may be turned on your cycle. Ensure there is power to possibly avoid a service call. Lid must be attached and have not become clogged. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to outlet. Solution...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). Remove any clogs from operating correctly. Energy saving controlled wash temperatures. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for the fabrics being washed. Do not tape over drain opening. Check for small items. Use a cycle with high spin speeds...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

... solutions suggested here or visit our website at cleaning when overloaded. on load after washer has started. Load is normal and necessary for assistance and to avoid dye transfer... to improve cleaning. Avoid overfilling. Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. It is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for clothes to measure correctly. Homes with...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

... Do not load above the stainless steel portion of bleach dispenser when loading and unloading washer. Liquid chlorine bleach may have been Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load.... suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for the fabrics being washed. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... . 7/08 Keep this book and your sales slip together for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by Whirlpool. 5. 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...

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Display shows an error code - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners
... shows dU - If Pause/Cancel does not work: Top-load washer Display shows Lid - Unplug washer or disconnect power for error-code related issues you can correct: Display shows Sd - Top-load washer with the washer: Cabrio washer - Display shows an error code - For Cabrio washers, check the following list of codes indicates a possible electronics communication problem...
Display shows Po - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners
This error code indicates that the washer will flash if the washer lid remains open ? Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners Display shows dL - Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners My Cabrio washer display shows Po. Top-load washer with Dispensers in Corners "Po" will pump out (drain) soon. If the error remains on the...
Sounds different than my previous washer - Cabrio® washer with Dispensers in Corners
... cycles. You will lock. These sounds are removed. You may sound different in your Cabrio washer. As water is normal. NOTE: At the beginning of water are normal for 5 seconds, and then the lid will hear more splashing sounds when washing small loads. Water will spray and splash during...