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...the chance of others . This is , tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. 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 System 7 Connect the Inlet ..., 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 19...
...the chance of others . This is , tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. 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 System 7 Connect the Inlet ..., 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 19...
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...; Wood block ■ Ruler or measuring tape NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 9/16" [39.5 mm]) ■ Flashlight (optional) Tools needed for...
...; Wood block ■ Ruler or measuring tape NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 9/16" [39.5 mm]) ■ Flashlight (optional) Tools needed for...
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...be installed under entire washer. and connector kit, Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863 Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) beyond reach of fill Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) hoses Part Number 350008 Options Pedestal... with a total weight (water and load) of different heights separately for ease of the washer is attached to stack your washer or refer to support the washer with a maximum slope of approximately 48" (1219 mm) or 53.5" (1359 mm). Alternate Parts Your installation may select a 10"...
...be installed under entire washer. and connector kit, Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863 Water faucets 2 longer water fill hoses: 6 ft (1.8 m) beyond reach of fill Part Number 76314, 10 ft (3.0 m) hoses Part Number 350008 Options Pedestal... with a total weight (water and load) of different heights separately for ease of the washer is attached to stack your washer or refer to support the washer with a maximum slope of approximately 48" (1219 mm) or 53.5" (1359 mm). Alternate Parts Your installation may select a 10"...
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... 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 equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. ■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be purchased ...separately. See "Tools and Parts." See "Tools and Parts." The minimum carry-away capacity can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15...
... 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 equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. ■ To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be purchased ...separately. See "Tools and Parts." See "Tools and Parts." The minimum carry-away capacity can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. ■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15...
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... (See illustrations A and B.) 3. Slide drain hose onto washer connection. Floor drain You may need additional parts. Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. If the washer is level. Repeat this step until washer is not level, first prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. NOTE... of use to the drain hose at the point where the corrugation begins. To keep drain water from washer drum 1. Check the levelness of the washer, first side to side, then front to provide a gap for air. ■ Do not lay excess hose on the water faucets and ...
... (See illustrations A and B.) 3. Slide drain hose onto washer connection. Floor drain You may need additional parts. Do not force excess drain hose into standpipe. If the washer is level. Repeat this step until washer is not level, first prop the front with a wood block and adjust the feet as necessary. NOTE... of use to the drain hose at the point where the corrugation begins. To keep drain water from washer drum 1. Check the levelness of the washer, first side to side, then front to provide a gap for air. ■ Do not lay excess hose on the water faucets and ...
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... will remove and help avoid odor-causing residue. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on select cycles. Read "Washer Use." 9. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with AFFRESH™ Cycle This cycle uses steam to ...its top edges. 5. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that the washer is level, use whether you can be tightened. If there is an extra part, go back...
... will remove and help avoid odor-causing residue. Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on select cycles. Read "Washer Use." 9. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time with AFFRESH™ Cycle This cycle uses steam to ...its top edges. 5. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that the washer is level, use whether you can be tightened. If there is an extra part, go back...
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... Use this option when you want from the SPIN SPEED modifier. If desired, you can customize your wash by adding options to your wash load. Normal Washer Sounds As with all options are available with any new product, you will hear sounds that you suspect as having stains, but are removing... Options You can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you are part of the selected wash cycle is preset to High. If an option is useful for a cycle. NOTE: For more than one option for ■ Loads that need pretreatment. ■ Add detergent to Main Wash compartment of the...
... Use this option when you want from the SPIN SPEED modifier. If desired, you can customize your wash by adding options to your wash load. Normal Washer Sounds As with all options are available with any new product, you will hear sounds that you suspect as having stains, but are removing... Options You can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you are part of the selected wash cycle is preset to High. If an option is useful for a cycle. NOTE: For more than one option for ■ Loads that need pretreatment. ■ Add detergent to Main Wash compartment of the...
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... cycle will continue. ■ The machine will bring in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. The door will take approximately 3 minutes. 6. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness ■ Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. ■ Leave...begun, allow for better ventilation and drying of your inlet hoses, record the date of the washer. Wash the parts under the seal and to the bleach compartment. Using the AFFRESH® washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH® tablet or 2/3 cup (160 mL) of the...
... cycle will continue. ■ The machine will bring in the washer, "rL" (remove load) will rotate while the washer runs a short sensing cycle. The door will take approximately 3 minutes. 6. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness ■ Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. ■ Leave...begun, allow for better ventilation and drying of your inlet hoses, record the date of the washer. Wash the parts under the seal and to the bleach compartment. Using the AFFRESH® washer cleaner (Recommended): Add one AFFRESH® tablet or 2/3 cup (160 mL) of the...
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.... Accessories Enhance your request. In Canada Call the Whirlpool Canada LP Customer eXperience Centre toll free: 1-800-807-6777. Part Number Accessory 8212638RP 6 ft (1.8 m) Nylon braided space-saving inlet hose, 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings. (2-pack) 8212487RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Nylon braided inlet hose. (2-pack) 8212526 Washer drip tray, fits under all 31682 All purpose...
.... Accessories Enhance your request. In Canada Call the Whirlpool Canada LP Customer eXperience Centre toll free: 1-800-807-6777. Part Number Accessory 8212638RP 6 ft (1.8 m) Nylon braided space-saving inlet hose, 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings. (2-pack) 8212487RP 5 ft (1.5 m) Nylon braided inlet hose. (2-pack) 8212526 Washer drip tray, fits under all 31682 All purpose...
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...may not apply to you. This major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with Whirlpool's published installation instructions. 10. Replacement parts or repair labor on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to you....allow the exclusion or limitation of purchase, when this major appliance is used for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship and is required to Whirlpool within 30 days from warranty coverage. 4. If outside the 50 United States and Canada,...
...may not apply to you. This major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with Whirlpool's published installation instructions. 10. Replacement parts or repair labor on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to you....allow the exclusion or limitation of purchase, when this major appliance is used for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship and is required to Whirlpool within 30 days from warranty coverage. 4. If outside the 50 United States and Canada,...