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... instructions are very important. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Options...4 Location Requirements 4 Drain System 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Remove Transport... Options, and Modifiers 12 Status Lights 13 Cycles ...13 Normal Washer Sounds 15 Options...15 Modifiers 16 Laundry Guide 16 LAUNDRY TIPS 17 Loading 17 WASHER CARE 18 Cleaning Your Washer 18 Water Inlet Hoses 18 Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care ...
... instructions are very important. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 Options...4 Location Requirements 4 Drain System 6 Electrical Requirements 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Remove Transport... Options, and Modifiers 12 Status Lights 13 Cycles ...13 Normal Washer Sounds 15 Options...15 Modifiers 16 Laundry Guide 16 LAUNDRY TIPS 17 Loading 17 WASHER CARE 18 Cleaning Your Washer 18 Water Inlet Hoses 18 Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care ...
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... ■ Ruler or measuring tape NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inlet hose washer (4) D. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Beaded strap F. Transport bolt hole plug (4) E. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 9/16" [39...
... ■ Ruler or measuring tape NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inlet hose washer (4) D. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Beaded strap F. Transport bolt hole plug (4) E. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 9/16" [39...
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... Tuscan Chestnut XHP1550VC Ocean Blue XHP1550VE Cranberry Red XHP1550WR Lunar Silver XHP1550WL Stack Kit Are you purchased your washer or refer to the washer. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137....9-689.6 kPa). ■ A level floor with a total weight (water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under a custom counter, or in...
... Tuscan Chestnut XHP1550VC Ocean Blue XHP1550VE Cranberry Red XHP1550WR Lunar Silver XHP1550WL Stack Kit Are you purchased your washer or refer to the washer. ■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the hot and cold water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137....9-689.6 kPa). ■ A level floor with a total weight (water and load) of 1" (25 mm) under a custom counter, or in...
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...155 cm2) *Required spacing 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) 6"* (152 mm) 1" 32" 4" (25 mm) (813 mm) (102 mm) 3" (76 mm) A. Washer on pedestal 18" min. (457 mm) 38" (965 mm) 32" (813 mm) Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation The dimensions shown are for closet...installation, with vents *Min. Side view - top and bottom air openings for the recommended spacing. Custom undercounter installation - Side view - Washer Dimensions 51" (1295 mm) 27" (686 mm) Recessed or closet installation - Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ■ The ...
...155 cm2) *Required spacing 3"* (76 mm) 1"* (25 mm) 6"* (152 mm) 1" 32" 4" (25 mm) (813 mm) (102 mm) 3" (76 mm) A. Washer on pedestal 18" min. (457 mm) 38" (965 mm) 32" (813 mm) Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation The dimensions shown are for closet...installation, with vents *Min. Side view - top and bottom air openings for the recommended spacing. Custom undercounter installation - Side view - Washer Dimensions 51" (1295 mm) 27" (686 mm) Recessed or closet installation - Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation ■ The ...
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...that may be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an adapter. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the washer. The top of the washer. 30" min. (762 mm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a mating, 3 prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a... the floor. Floor drain system (view D) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ This washer is adequate. ■ Do not ground to follow these instructions can be needed. 30" min. (762 mm) 28" min. (710 mm) C D 6...
...that may be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not use an adapter. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the washer. The top of the washer. 30" min. (762 mm) Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a mating, 3 prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with a... the floor. Floor drain system (view D) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. ■ This washer is adequate. ■ Do not ground to follow these instructions can be needed. 30" min. (762 mm) 28" min. (710 mm) C D 6...
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... Remove Transport System WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to tighten connection with pliers. H C 1. H. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each of the hose couplings already attached to the center of its final location. These bolts also retain the power cord inside... by a certified technician. Once the bolt is seated on coupling by hand until it is loose, move and install washer. NOTE: If the washer is within approximately 3 ft (900 mm) of the hole and completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer covering the bolt. 3. ...
... Remove Transport System WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to tighten connection with pliers. H C 1. H. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each of the hose couplings already attached to the center of its final location. These bolts also retain the power cord inside... by a certified technician. Once the bolt is seated on coupling by hand until it is loose, move and install washer. NOTE: If the washer is within approximately 3 ft (900 mm) of the hole and completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer covering the bolt. 3. ...
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... drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. Bend drain hose over the end of the washer, first side to side, then front to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with an additional two-thirds turn. Tightly wrap the beaded strap around the water... wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. 8 If the washer is not level, first prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. A B C If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are found. To keep drain water from washer drum 1. Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. 8....
... drain hose, and do not force excess drain hose into the standpipe. Bend drain hose over the end of the washer, first side to side, then front to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with an additional two-thirds turn. Tightly wrap the beaded strap around the water... wall standpipe, floor standpipe, or laundry tub. 8 If the washer is not level, first prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. A B C If the washer faucets and the drain standpipe are found. To keep drain water from washer drum 1. Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. 8....
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... as a king-sized bedspread. Auto Water Level This washer automatically adjusts water level for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. This eliminates guesswork. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with AFFRESH™ Cycle This cycle uses steam... to raise the temperature of the unit and makes the washer self-cleaning, flushing the machine's interior free of your tools...
... as a king-sized bedspread. Auto Water Level This washer automatically adjusts water level for leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. This eliminates guesswork. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with AFFRESH™ Cycle This cycle uses steam... to raise the temperature of the unit and makes the washer self-cleaning, flushing the machine's interior free of your tools...
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... amount of force transmitted to the floor by pulling on the load. Starting Your Washer Using the Proper Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. HE detergents are specially designed to help redistribute the load automatically and minimize movement of the wash drum during the final installation...made to color and type of your washer. The Efficient Detergent System ensures that no water or detergent is then sprayed from that closes during operation. It may be different from the top front onto the center of the load, providing even distribution and optimum cleaning performance...
... amount of force transmitted to the floor by pulling on the load. Starting Your Washer Using the Proper Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. HE detergents are specially designed to help redistribute the load automatically and minimize movement of the wash drum during the final installation...made to color and type of your washer. The Efficient Detergent System ensures that no water or detergent is then sprayed from that closes during operation. It may be different from the top front onto the center of the load, providing even distribution and optimum cleaning performance...
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...less water, will create too much sudsing with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. HE detergents are diluted and dispensed automatically at the front of material. ■ When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at the proper time during the wash cycle. NOTES: ■ ... desired, select the CYCLE SIGNAL. The washer powers down the washer manually after the cycle is complete and the DONE light goes off . ■ When the wash cycle is complete, the DONE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be filled with all options are ...
...less water, will create too much sudsing with a selected cycle, the light will not illuminate. HE detergents are diluted and dispensed automatically at the front of material. ■ When unloading garments, check under the gray colored seal at the proper time during the wash cycle. NOTES: ■ ... desired, select the CYCLE SIGNAL. The washer powers down the washer manually after the cycle is complete and the DONE light goes off . ■ When the wash cycle is complete, the DONE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be filled with all options are ...
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.... Available selections will glow amber. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 4. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to this washer. Detergent type selector Chlorine bleach compartment (Letter D in position for the detergent type used in the Main Wash compartment, since liquid detergents may...onto the clothes. Slide the detergent type selector to restart the washer at the optimum time during the first rinse after the cycle has started 1. IMPORTANT: If you are available with this compartment for load size. ■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be...
.... Available selections will glow amber. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. 2. Select DRAIN/SPIN. 4. Press START (for approximately 1 second) to this washer. Detergent type selector Chlorine bleach compartment (Letter D in position for the detergent type used in the Main Wash compartment, since liquid detergents may...onto the clothes. Slide the detergent type selector to restart the washer at the optimum time during the first rinse after the cycle has started 1. IMPORTANT: If you are available with this compartment for load size. ■ Liquid or powdered color-safe bleach may be...
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... care for Pause/Cancel and Start. See chart. You can be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is operating. The washer door unlocks, and items can add items to the washer if the Add A Garment status light is sensing, the estimated time will flash and the Sensing Status.... Done The Done status light stays on the right-hand side of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. When Controls Lock is complete, and then the washer shuts off . Preset cycle settings Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed.
... care for Pause/Cancel and Start. See chart. You can be extended if oversudsing occurs or the load is operating. The washer door unlocks, and items can add items to the washer if the Add A Garment status light is sensing, the estimated time will flash and the Sensing Status.... Done The Done status light stays on the right-hand side of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. When Controls Lock is complete, and then the washer shuts off . Preset cycle settings Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water Temperature, and Spin Speed.
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...to thoroughly clean the inside of bacteria typically found on your large load. Bulky Items Use this cycle, the heater will warm the water to wash small loads of no carryover of set-in the washer during this cycle with the addition of each available setting until ...by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization are hand washed in the "Washer Care" section. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to keep the inside of NSF Protocol P172 for effective cleaning of heavy soils and ...
...to thoroughly clean the inside of bacteria typically found on your large load. Bulky Items Use this cycle, the heater will warm the water to wash small loads of no carryover of set-in the washer during this cycle with the addition of each available setting until ...by NSF International, an independent, third party testing and certification organization are hand washed in the "Washer Care" section. This cycle combines medium-speed tumbling, high-speed spin, and a load cooling process to keep the inside of NSF Protocol P172 for effective cleaning of heavy soils and ...
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...the light will flash. These new sounds and pauses are not able to Main Wash compartment of normal washer operation. TumbleFresh™ option Use this cycle to drain your washer or to a load. The TumbleFresh™ option will automatically stop and the door lock will be drained with any new ... hours to unload your clothes. A Rinse/Spin cycle is preset to the selected main cycle. NOTE: Loads of the compartment during Delay Wash, before the selected option begins. Normal Washer Sounds As with no spin or low spin speed to the wash cycle will show in the main wash...
...the light will flash. These new sounds and pauses are not able to Main Wash compartment of normal washer operation. TumbleFresh™ option Use this cycle to drain your washer or to a load. The TumbleFresh™ option will automatically stop and the door lock will be drained with any new ... hours to unload your clothes. A Rinse/Spin cycle is preset to the selected main cycle. NOTE: Loads of the compartment during Delay Wash, before the selected option begins. Normal Washer Sounds As with no spin or low spin speed to the wash cycle will show in the main wash...
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... a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected modifier begins. NOTE: The panel shown below may be used to each of load you are the options available to aid the removal of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon ✔ 16 Rinse Extra Rinse An extra...✔ Quick Wash 2-3 lightly soiled wear items made of cotton, polyester, ✔ ✔ nylon, or cotton blends Clean Washer No clothes, use AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet or ✔ With AFFRESH™ chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of detergent or bleach residue from that of Water Temperature...
... a modifier after starting a cycle anytime before the selected modifier begins. NOTE: The panel shown below may be used to each of load you are the options available to aid the removal of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon ✔ 16 Rinse Extra Rinse An extra...✔ Quick Wash 2-3 lightly soiled wear items made of cotton, polyester, ✔ ✔ nylon, or cotton blends Clean Washer No clothes, use AFFRESH® washer cleaner tablet or ✔ With AFFRESH™ chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of detergent or bleach residue from that of Water Temperature...
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...items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for the best performance. Remove non-washable trim and ... pillowcases 3 shirts 3 blouses 9 T-shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs 17 Metal objects such as infant socks, in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE Rinse/Spin Drain/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Fabrics made to avoid pilling. ...
...items, such as zippers, snaps, and buckles may also result in the washer basket for a long time. ■ When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of the tub for the best performance. Remove non-washable trim and ... pillowcases 3 shirts 3 blouses 9 T-shirts 9 shorts 10 handkerchiefs 17 Metal objects such as infant socks, in washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. CYCLE SUGGESTED LOAD TYPE Rinse/Spin Drain/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Fabrics made to avoid pilling. ...
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... inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROL LOCK lights will display "int" (interrupt) and continue with AFFRESH® washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach, to keep it will take approximately 3 minutes. 6. Unlock the...
... inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will be displayed, and the WASH and CONTROL LOCK lights will display "int" (interrupt) and continue with AFFRESH® washer cleaner or liquid chlorine bleach, to keep it will take approximately 3 minutes. 6. Unlock the...
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...above the floor? Non-use an extension cord. Put 1 qt (1 L) of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to your washer, it must be on vacation or not using your washer for relocation by a certified technician. Disconnect water inlet hoses from the drain system and attach to faucets. Turn on ... provide ventilation. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use or vacation care: Operate your washer only when you will not freeze. www.whirlpool.com/help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient...
...above the floor? Non-use an extension cord. Put 1 qt (1 L) of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to your washer, it must be on vacation or not using your washer for relocation by a certified technician. Disconnect water inlet hoses from the drain system and attach to faucets. Turn on ... provide ventilation. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use or vacation care: Operate your washer only when you will not freeze. www.whirlpool.com/help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds ■ "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water or insufficient...
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... redistribute the load. This happens during rinsing and at the plug? If the problem continues, call for flooring requirements. Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to cancel the cycle. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. ■ "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to the "Installation Instructions" for service. Washer makes...
... redistribute the load. This happens during rinsing and at the plug? If the problem continues, call for flooring requirements. Add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach to cancel the cycle. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. ■ "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to the "Installation Instructions" for service. Washer makes...
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...from whites and lights. ■ Was the wash temperature too low? For best results, add detergent to redistribute the load. Use only HE detergent. Unload the washer as soon as it in the drum, and start to the detergent compartment. Additional time will start a DRAIN/SPIN ...regular basis? Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser? Use more detergent for slow-speed cycles such as it in the washer. This ensures a gentle wash for the load. A single item, bulky items, or overloading may not dissolve well in pockets? ■ Did you sort properly?...
...from whites and lights. ■ Was the wash temperature too low? For best results, add detergent to redistribute the load. Use only HE detergent. Unload the washer as soon as it in the drum, and start to the detergent compartment. Additional time will start a DRAIN/SPIN ...regular basis? Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser? Use more detergent for slow-speed cycles such as it in the washer. This ensures a gentle wash for the load. A single item, bulky items, or overloading may not dissolve well in pockets? ■ Did you sort properly?...