Installation Guide
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..." (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers on the back of your "Use and Care Guide". Tools needed : (Not supplied with washer) Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Drain hose with washer) Your installation may be shipped unassembled) Available Accessories: An optional matching pedestal is available for your washer. Please contact your...
..." (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 1" (25 mm) standpipe 2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers on the back of your "Use and Care Guide". Tools needed : (Not supplied with washer) Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Drain hose with washer) Your installation may be shipped unassembled) Available Accessories: An optional matching pedestal is available for your washer. Please contact your...
Installation Guide
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...) 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 (155 cm2) 1" 1" (25 mm) (25 mm) Custom under entire washer. If a closet door or louvered door is your "Use and Care Guide" for closet door ventilation openings which are required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure...
...) 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Proper installation is installed, top and bottom air openings in .2 (155 cm2) 1" 1" (25 mm) (25 mm) Custom under entire washer. If a closet door or louvered door is your "Use and Care Guide" for closet door ventilation openings which are required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure...
Installation Guide
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... Run water for the cold water faucet. Insert new flat washers For floor drain installations, you will cross over side of the drain hose. Drain hose form must be connected to faucets or washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. do not force excess hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of laundry tub. Washer IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that your water inlet hoses...
... Run water for the cold water faucet. Insert new flat washers For floor drain installations, you will cross over side of the drain hose. Drain hose form must be connected to faucets or washer. Use pliers to tighten couplings an additional two-thirds turn. do not force excess hose into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to remove the drain hose form from the end of laundry tub. Washer IMPORTANT: To avoid leaks, check that your water inlet hoses...
Installation Guide
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... installed. q To test and clean your Washer "Use and Care Guide". Repeat as needed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in your washer, press power and choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to see what was skipped. If there is level and all of washer and that both hot and cold hoses are attached and water faucets are on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. q Check...
... installed. q To test and clean your Washer "Use and Care Guide". Repeat as needed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in your washer, press power and choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to see what was skipped. If there is level and all of washer and that both hot and cold hoses are attached and water faucets are on leveling feet tightly against washer cabinet. q Check...
Dimension Guide
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... or closet installation - Washer Dimensions: Front-Loading Automatic Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW94HEA, WFW96HEA, WFW88HEA, WFW70HEB, WFW80HEB, WFW86HEB, WFW8640B Undercounter installation washer only: Recessed area or closet installation (washer only): 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) Custom cabinet installation: 7" (178 mm) 14" (356 mm) 4" (102 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in door are the minimum required. Space must be large enough to allow door to reduce noise transfer...
... or closet installation - Washer Dimensions: Front-Loading Automatic Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW94HEA, WFW96HEA, WFW88HEA, WFW70HEB, WFW80HEB, WFW86HEB, WFW8640B Undercounter installation washer only: Recessed area or closet installation (washer only): 3" (76 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) Custom cabinet installation: 7" (178 mm) 14" (356 mm) 4" (102 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in door are the minimum required. Space must be large enough to allow door to reduce noise transfer...
Dimension Guide
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... you need to pump higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of the customer to change without notice. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be needed . install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet...
... you need to pump higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of the customer to change without notice. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that a separate circuit breaker serving only this appliance be needed . install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. (Additional hoses may be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet...
Use & Care Guide
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... the cycle, or touch POWER to turn the washer off - For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, use + and - C Cycle Signal Use this preset soil level. Factors such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure may also activate the TumbleFresh™ option without running , touch POWER. Not all options are available with all models. Touch and hold until turned back off . 7 C B A HE detergent B Liquid fabric softener A C Chlorine bleach 7 DISPENSER DRAWER The dispenser drawer gives you change the soil setting, the cycle time...
... the cycle, or touch POWER to turn the washer off - For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, use + and - C Cycle Signal Use this preset soil level. Factors such as load size, wash temperature, and water pressure may also activate the TumbleFresh™ option without running , touch POWER. Not all options are available with all models. Touch and hold until turned back off . 7 C B A HE detergent B Liquid fabric softener A C Chlorine bleach 7 DISPENSER DRAWER The dispenser drawer gives you change the soil setting, the cycle time...
Use & Care Guide
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... door has locked the second time, the washer will continue to dispenser drawer. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. You can then adjust the settings and options to use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle, temperature, spin speed, soil level, and options for best results. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. After the load size is completely closed. however, the display will drain to the high position. Selector HE detergent...
... door has locked the second time, the washer will continue to dispenser drawer. CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. You can then adjust the settings and options to use the Eco Monitor, choose the best cycle, temperature, spin speed, soil level, and options for best results. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. After the load size is completely closed. however, the display will drain to the high position. Selector HE detergent...
Use & Care Guide
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... Light Delay Wash blouses, trousers, Cold Off pants, and skirts This cycle combines slow-speed tumbling and slow-speed spin for reduced drying times. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that need rinsing & Spin Warm Medium Normal Delay Wash with Cool Slow Light Extra Rinse Cold Off Select Drain & Spin; Items to remove excess water from the load. Spin...
... Light Delay Wash blouses, trousers, Cold Off pants, and skirts This cycle combines slow-speed tumbling and slow-speed spin for reduced drying times. Medium load: Fill the washer drum up to help provide optimal cleaning and reduce drying times. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that need rinsing & Spin Warm Medium Normal Delay Wash with Cool Slow Light Extra Rinse Cold Off Select Drain & Spin; Items to remove excess water from the load. Spin...
Use & Care Guide
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... final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. Washer door should close easily. n Wash small items in the washer. IMPORTANT: n Empty pockets. n Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Use only HE detergent. Always follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer Sort items by pushing it without laundry Before washing clothes for a medium-size load. n Turn knits...
... final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. Washer door should close easily. n Wash small items in the washer. IMPORTANT: n Empty pockets. n Always read and follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Use only HE detergent. Always follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can set stains into washer Sort items by pushing it without laundry Before washing clothes for a medium-size load. n Turn knits...
Use & Care Guide
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... to the washer drum. When replacing your washer. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be displayed. ii. Wipe the seal area with bleach. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for foreign objects. 3. If stained areas or soil buildup are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will unlock. Never use . e. Close the washer door. Chlorine Bleach Procedure: a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Add an affresh...
... to the washer drum. When replacing your washer. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be displayed. ii. Wipe the seal area with bleach. Close the washer door and the dispenser drawer. WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for foreign objects. 3. If stained areas or soil buildup are detected in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will unlock. Never use . e. Close the washer door. Chlorine Bleach Procedure: a. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items. b. Add an affresh...
Use & Care Guide
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... in display Check plumbing for load size recommendations. Use only HE detergent. Remove some items. See "Cycle Guide" for correct drain hose installation. Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on load size and soil level. Lower drain hose if the end is closed . Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load size. display "rL" (remove load) appears in display Load detected in the washer drum that all shipping materials have been removed. Both hot and cold water faucets must be clogged. Washer making error beeps Door...
... in display Check plumbing for load size recommendations. Use only HE detergent. Remove some items. See "Cycle Guide" for correct drain hose installation. Always measure detergent, and base detergent quantity on load size and soil level. Lower drain hose if the end is closed . Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on load size. display "rL" (remove load) appears in display Load detected in the washer drum that all shipping materials have been removed. Both hot and cold water faucets must be clogged. Washer making error beeps Door...
Use & Care Guide
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... sound. Door opened after touching and holding START. Check all four fill-hose flat washers. Periodically clean the underside of the cycle. The washer senses load sizes and adds the correct amount of a cycle. Front and rear feet must be tight against the stainless steel drum. Objects caught in the balancing system are removed during "Add Garment." This is normal for an HE front load washer. Empty pockets before washing. Noises Clicking or metallic noises Door locking...
... sound. Door opened after touching and holding START. Check all four fill-hose flat washers. Periodically clean the underside of the cycle. The washer senses load sizes and adds the correct amount of a cycle. Front and rear feet must be tight against the stainless steel drum. Objects caught in the balancing system are removed during "Add Garment." This is normal for an HE front load washer. Empty pockets before washing. Noises Clicking or metallic noises Door locking...
Use & Care Guide
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... and soak. Cold Wash uses less water in the beginning of the cycle to provide a high concentration of detergent for washer to reduce suds. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Do not interrupt cycle. The door must be stopped to run or fill, Check for about 2 minutes during operation. Both hot and cold water faucets must be closed and latched for optimal cleaning action. Replace any kinks in washer drum. Door must be...
... and soak. Cold Wash uses less water in the beginning of the cycle to provide a high concentration of detergent for washer to reduce suds. Washer not loaded as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Do not interrupt cycle. The door must be stopped to run or fill, Check for about 2 minutes during operation. Both hot and cold water faucets must be closed and latched for optimal cleaning action. Replace any kinks in washer drum. Door must be...
Use & Care Guide
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.... Using cycles with Extra Rinse. Cycles with fast spin speeds. To remove extra suds, select DRAIN & SPIN with a slower spin speed. Empty pockets and use HE detergent. This is lit, touch START once. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for proper installation. Suds from regular detergent or using too washer stops working much HE detergent. (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not reversed. Door locks when cycle has started. Check for your load requirements. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are still wet Door not opened...
.... Using cycles with Extra Rinse. Cycles with fast spin speeds. To remove extra suds, select DRAIN & SPIN with a slower spin speed. Empty pockets and use HE detergent. This is lit, touch START once. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin for proper installation. Suds from regular detergent or using too washer stops working much HE detergent. (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not reversed. Door locks when cycle has started. Check for your load requirements. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are still wet Door not opened...
Use & Care Guide
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... "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for proper water supply. Add liquid fabric softener to relax wrinkles. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on . Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started . Add load loosely. some options cannot be wetter than when using too much HE detergent. Unload the washer as soon as it stops or use warm or hot wash water. Both hoses must be on load size and soil level. If you will not operate...
... "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for proper water supply. Add liquid fabric softener to relax wrinkles. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on . Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer has started . Add load loosely. some options cannot be wetter than when using too much HE detergent. Unload the washer as soon as it stops or use warm or hot wash water. Both hoses must be on load size and soil level. If you will not operate...
Use & Care Guide
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... started. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in a load. See "Washer Care" in cold or hard water. Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. To avoid odors, leave the door open after washer is complete. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Make sure your hot water system is tightly packed. Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature removing stains (cont.) to provide a hot water wash. Not enough detergent used , or hard water. Use only HE detergent...
... started. Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in a load. See "Washer Care" in cold or hard water. Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Always follow the manufacturer's directions. To avoid odors, leave the door open after washer is complete. Sort dark clothes from whites and lights. Make sure your hot water system is tightly packed. Use a higher soil level setting and warmer wash temperature removing stains (cont.) to provide a hot water wash. Not enough detergent used , or hard water. Use only HE detergent...
Use & Care Guide
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... for assistance and to remove extra suds and ensure proper rinsing of the cycle. Do not add packet to washer drum before starting a cycle. This extends the cycle time. This ensures a gentle wash for load type. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in washer. Load may result in residual powder in the dispenser. Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving Adding laundry packet incorrectly. Cycle time changes or Normal washer operation. The options you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as...
... for assistance and to remove extra suds and ensure proper rinsing of the cycle. Do not add packet to washer drum before starting a cycle. This extends the cycle time. This ensures a gentle wash for load type. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in washer. Load may result in residual powder in the dispenser. Single-dose laundry packet not dissolving Adding laundry packet incorrectly. Cycle time changes or Normal washer operation. The options you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as...
Use & Care Guide
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... cannot be borne by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is located in materials or workmanship that is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-807-6777. 10/11 Keep this information on the model and serial number label located on the duration of implied warranties of original purchase date is required...
... cannot be borne by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is located in materials or workmanship that is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-807-6777. 10/11 Keep this information on the model and serial number label located on the duration of implied warranties of original purchase date is required...
Warranty Information
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... province to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have been removed, altered, or cannot be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by Whirlpool. 5. You will pay for other than normal, single-family household use of the Use & Care Guide. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Consumable parts are unable...
... province to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have been removed, altered, or cannot be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by Whirlpool. 5. You will pay for other than normal, single-family household use of the Use & Care Guide. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Consumable parts are unable...
