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... and have provided many important safety messages in , or spotted with controls. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is , tell you don't immediately follow instructions. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, ...DANGER" or "WARNING." explode. ■ Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable, or explosive ■ Before the washer is used for several minutes. If the hot water system has not been used near children. All safety messages will follow basic precautions, including ...
... and have provided many important safety messages in , or spotted with controls. ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is , tell you don't immediately follow instructions. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, ...DANGER" or "WARNING." explode. ■ Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable, or explosive ■ Before the washer is used for several minutes. If the hot water system has not been used near children. All safety messages will follow basic precautions, including ...
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... needed for connecting the water inlet hoses Pliers (that open to 19⁄16" [39.5 mm]) Flashlight (optional) Tools needed for this washer. Inlet hose washer (4) E D. and connector kit, Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863 Water... Service" section. These pedestals will need to the "Assistance or Service" section. Transport bolt hole plug (4) E. If you purchased your washer and dryer? Ask for a total height of the items listed here, call the dealer from local plumbing suppliers) Floor drain Siphon break,...
... needed for connecting the water inlet hoses Pliers (that open to 19⁄16" [39.5 mm]) Flashlight (optional) Tools needed for this washer. Inlet hose washer (4) E D. and connector kit, Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short 4 ft (1.2 m) drain hose extension kit, Part Number 285863 Water... Service" section. These pedestals will need to the "Assistance or Service" section. Transport bolt hole plug (4) E. If you purchased your washer and dryer? Ask for a total height of the items listed here, call the dealer from local plumbing suppliers) Floor drain Siphon break,...
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... clog the steamer, which will need for steamer replacement or repair. ■ A level floor with or without a pedestal The dimensions shown are for closet door. A. Washer Dimensions 51" (129.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) A 1" (2.5 cm) 1" 31¹⁄₂" 4" (2.5 cm) (80 cm)...lbs (180 kg). Do not operate your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer "walk." Some water can remain in the washer and can be considered. Closet door with a total weight (water and load) of the washer. top and bottom air openings for the ...
... clog the steamer, which will need for steamer replacement or repair. ■ A level floor with or without a pedestal The dimensions shown are for closet door. A. Washer Dimensions 51" (129.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) A 1" (2.5 cm) 1" 31¹⁄₂" 4" (2.5 cm) (80 cm)...lbs (180 kg). Do not operate your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer "walk." Some water can remain in the washer and can be considered. Closet door with a total weight (water and load) of the washer. top and bottom air openings for the ...
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... "Tools and Parts." Select the drain hose installation method you need. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings... in the top are for the recommended spacing. 48 in.2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) Drain System The washer can be no higher than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Standpipe drain system - Additional hoses might be purchased separately. wall or floor (...
... "Tools and Parts." Select the drain hose installation method you need. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. ■ For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings... in the top are for the recommended spacing. 48 in.2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) Drain System The washer can be no higher than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Standpipe drain system - Additional hoses might be purchased separately. wall or floor (...
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... or an equipment grounding conductor must be provided. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an appropriate outlet that the rear of the washer is properly installed and grounded in the rear panel of least resistance for electric current. Do not remove ground prong. INSTALLATION...connection of its final location. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. WARNING Electrical Requirements Do not ground to move and install washer. grounding conductor can result in a risk of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have the properly grounded outlet...
... or an equipment grounding conductor must be provided. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an appropriate outlet that the rear of the washer is properly installed and grounded in the rear panel of least resistance for electric current. Do not remove ground prong. INSTALLATION...connection of its final location. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended. WARNING Electrical Requirements Do not ground to move and install washer. grounding conductor can result in a risk of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have the properly grounded outlet...
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...water faucets and check for future reference. Once the bolt is loose, move it is seated on the washer. 4. NOTE: If the washer is seated on the washer. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into standpipe. Damage to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Record hose installation or ...where the corrugation begins. Connect the Inlet Hoses 1. Coupling B. Attach the hose with pliers. 2. To avoid suspension and structural damage to your washer, it is to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Snap either end of the laundry tub. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years ...
...water faucets and check for future reference. Once the bolt is loose, move it is seated on the washer. 4. NOTE: If the washer is seated on the washer. Insert new flat washers (supplied) into standpipe. Damage to the Cold (right) water inlet valve. Record hose installation or ...where the corrugation begins. Connect the Inlet Hoses 1. Coupling B. Attach the hose with pliers. 2. To avoid suspension and structural damage to your washer, it is to the Hot (left) inlet valve. Snap either end of the laundry tub. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years ...
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...not remove ground prong. Secure the Drain Hose 1. Check the levelness of the washer, first side to side, then front to see illustration C), put the hooked end of the washer. Then check that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding ...washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed (see which step was skipped. 3. If the nuts are on the top edge of the washer by placing a level on . 6. Slide the washer to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate. 4. Complete Installation 1. Check for a medium-size load...
...not remove ground prong. Secure the Drain Hose 1. Check the levelness of the washer, first side to side, then front to see illustration C), put the hooked end of the washer. Then check that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding ...washer faucets and the drain standpipe are recessed (see which step was skipped. 3. If the nuts are on the top edge of the washer by placing a level on . 6. Slide the washer to turn the nuts on the feet tightly against the washer cabinet, the washer may vibrate. 4. Complete Installation 1. Check for a medium-size load...
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... residue. Clean Washer Cycle with Steam This cycle uses steam to raise the temperature of the washer and makes the washer self-cleaning, flushing the machine's interior free of the cycle so that automatically heats the water to the optimal temperature on the cycle selected. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time...
... residue. Clean Washer Cycle with Steam This cycle uses steam to raise the temperature of the washer and makes the washer self-cleaning, flushing the machine's interior free of the cycle so that automatically heats the water to the optimal temperature on the cycle selected. High-Efficiency Wash System Your new front-loading, high-efficiency washer saves time...
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... PAUSE/CANCEL is selected while the Add A Garment light is clean before washing clothes. Open the washer door by pushing it without clothes. Close the washer door by pulling on load size. No washer can cause poor cleaning. This wash system, along with less water, will use . When unloading garments..., check under the gray colored seal at the front of suds for the first time, if not ...
... PAUSE/CANCEL is selected while the Add A Garment light is clean before washing clothes. Open the washer door by pushing it without clothes. Close the washer door by pulling on load size. No washer can cause poor cleaning. This wash system, along with less water, will use . When unloading garments..., check under the gray colored seal at the front of suds for the first time, if not ...
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..., select the CYCLE SIGNAL. Add the desired laundry product to the correct position. The detergent type selector (B) must always be removed from the washer. 4. Select one of suds for you do not select START within 5 minutes of the compartment, before the wash cycle begins. See "Cycles...cycle is complete and the DONE light goes off . The washer powers down the washer manually after the cycle is complete, the DONE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer as soon as Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level...
..., select the CYCLE SIGNAL. Add the desired laundry product to the correct position. The detergent type selector (B) must always be removed from the washer. 4. Select one of suds for you do not select START within 5 minutes of the compartment, before the wash cycle begins. See "Cycles...cycle is complete and the DONE light goes off . The washer powers down the washer manually after the cycle is complete, the DONE status light glows, the door unlocks, and the wash load can be removed from the washer as soon as Water Temp, Spin Speed, and Soil Level...
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... Speed, and Soil Level. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, ... the door unlocks. To pause the washer at the beginning of water may be ...too high, the washer will not operate ...Letter D in this washer. NOTE: Use only liquid fabric... liquid chlorine bleach to restart the washer at any fabric softener onto the...cup (60 mL) of the cycle the washer is selected. The fabric softener is unavailable...Press START (for approximately 1 second) to this washer. do not guess. Do not fill beyond ...washer manually 1. Dispensing balls will drain automatically before START is operating. ...
... Speed, and Soil Level. The washer powers down, the door unlocks, ... the door unlocks. To pause the washer at the beginning of water may be ...too high, the washer will not operate ...Letter D in this washer. NOTE: Use only liquid fabric... liquid chlorine bleach to restart the washer at any fabric softener onto the...cup (60 mL) of the cycle the washer is selected. The fabric softener is unavailable...Press START (for approximately 1 second) to this washer. do not guess. Do not fill beyond ...washer manually 1. Dispensing balls will drain automatically before START is operating. ...
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...approximately 1 second). The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of the washer. Controls Lock/Unlock The Controls Lock avoids unintended use the control lock feature to the load. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for different types of the cycle....the wash cycle and options. You can also use of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. For best results, use the Clean Washer cycle regularly. Sensing/Revising Estimated Time The cycle times vary automatically based on the right-hand side of bacteria...
...approximately 1 second). The SUD routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of the washer. Controls Lock/Unlock The Controls Lock avoids unintended use the control lock feature to the load. The preset settings provide the recommended fabric care for different types of the cycle....the wash cycle and options. You can also use of your water pressure, water temperature, detergent, and clothes load. For best results, use the Clean Washer cycle regularly. Sensing/Revising Estimated Time The cycle times vary automatically based on the right-hand side of bacteria...
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... chart. Whitest Whites This cycle is lower than needed for cleaning loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. Heavy Duty Use this cycle to wash loads of soiled white fabrics with AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to reduce wrinkling. If the ...speed tumbling and High speed spin. Adding fabric softener to maintain load balance. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to help remove small spots of set -in a sink, the wash action of your washer fresh and clean. This is useful for delicate articles. This cycle...
... chart. Whitest Whites This cycle is lower than needed for cleaning loads of sturdy, colorfast fabrics and heavily soiled garments. Heavy Duty Use this cycle to wash loads of soiled white fabrics with AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to reduce wrinkling. If the ...speed tumbling and High speed spin. Adding fabric softener to maintain load balance. An additional rinse provides optimal rinse performance to help remove small spots of set -in a sink, the wash action of your washer fresh and clean. This is useful for delicate articles. This cycle...
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.... NOTE: The panel shown below may hear various sounds when the door is preset to drain and spin your cycle selections. NOTE: Loads of your washer or to High. Options You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Some options ...the washing, rinsing, and spinning process. You can be used to notify you are removing items from garments. If an option is unavailable with steam, to the temperature selected, along with a selected cycle, the light will blink until the desired setting glows green. Delay Wash To begin ...
.... NOTE: The panel shown below may hear various sounds when the door is preset to drain and spin your cycle selections. NOTE: Loads of your washer or to High. Options You can add or change an option after starting a cycle anytime before the selected option begins. Some options ...the washing, rinsing, and spinning process. You can be used to notify you are removing items from garments. If an option is unavailable with steam, to the temperature selected, along with a selected cycle, the light will blink until the desired setting glows green. Delay Wash To begin ...
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... clothes, use AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet or chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Drain/Spin Fabrics made of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete. Cold rinses save energy....settings. 6TH SENSE™ Technology works for fabrics. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. This washer has a Sanitize water temperature that the sanitizing cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria typically found on the type of load you set your hot water heater to 120ºF (49ºC) to each ...
... clothes, use AFFRESH™ washer cleaner tablet or chlorine bleach Soak Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Rinse/Spin Fabrics made of cotton, linen, polyester, or nylon Drain/Spin Fabrics made of bacteria between loads after the cycle is complete. Cold rinses save energy....settings. 6TH SENSE™ Technology works for fabrics. Warm rinses increase wrinkling. This washer has a Sanitize water temperature that the sanitizing cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria typically found on the type of load you set your hot water heater to 120ºF (49ºC) to each ...
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...and stains. Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly. When possible, turn them inside out. When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of suds for the best performance. Using regular detergent will be filled with ...equal amounts of detergent to avoid scratching the washer interior. Empty pockets and turn lint-givers inside out. Stained or wet garments should be washed together. To create a balanced load it is completed. Unloading Remove clothes from lightly soiled ones, even if...
...and stains. Mix large and small items, avoid washing single items, and load evenly. When possible, turn them inside out. When unloading garments, occasionally check under the gray colored seal at the front of suds for the best performance. Using regular detergent will be filled with ...equal amounts of detergent to avoid scratching the washer interior. Empty pockets and turn lint-givers inside out. Stained or wet garments should be washed together. To create a balanced load it is completed. Unloading Remove clothes from lightly soiled ones, even if...
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... and drain steps to Step 7. Press START. Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly or when the CLEAN WASHER REMINDER light illuminates. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be interrupted by pressing the Pause/Cancel button. Pull back the seal to cancel the..., to complete. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer. 4. The cycle will proceed to ensure that uses higher water volumes and steam, in the washer. Use of more than 2⁄3 cup (160 mL) of washer interior. Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that all...
... and drain steps to Step 7. Press START. Repeat the cleaning procedure monthly or when the CLEAN WASHER REMINDER light illuminates. WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer The Washer Maintenance Procedure should be interrupted by pressing the Pause/Cancel button. Pull back the seal to cancel the..., to complete. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer. 4. The cycle will proceed to ensure that uses higher water volumes and steam, in the washer. Use of more than 2⁄3 cup (160 mL) of washer interior. Washer Maintenance Procedure This washer has a special cycle that all...
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..., kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are away. If storing or moving your washer. Put 1 qt (1 L) of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Disconnect water inlet hoses from the softener and bleach compartments... Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use or vacation care: Operate your washer, it . When replacing your washer for an extended period of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . 20 Turn off both water faucets. 5. To...
..., kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are away. If storing or moving your washer. Put 1 qt (1 L) of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . Unplug washer or disconnect power. 4. Disconnect water inlet hoses from the softener and bleach compartments... Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use or vacation care: Operate your washer, it . When replacing your washer for an extended period of HE detergent for a medium-size load, to clean the washer and remove the antifreeze, if used . 20 Turn off both water faucets. 5. To...
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.../help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water... routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your load size if needed. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. The door must be latched. Before you washing a large load? Do not use an adapter. Has a cycle been ...? Is there power at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Unplug washer or disconnect power. Is the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to inform you...
.../help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Washer displaying code message and tone sounds "F20" (Water Inlet Problem-no water... routine removes extra suds and assures proper rinsing of your load size if needed. Use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents. The door must be latched. Before you washing a large load? Do not use an adapter. Has a cycle been ...? Is there power at inlet hose connection to washer clogged? Are water inlet hoses kinked? Unplug washer or disconnect power. Is the drain hose frozen? Is the drain hose clogged? "F22" (Front door lock) Select PAUSE/CANCEL twice to inform you...
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...than 60°F (15.6°C)? It is complete, wipe away residue if necessary. The plywood may not dissolve well in the load if the washer is normal. Add the correct amounts of detergent to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach ...residue in the correct dispenser compartment? Use of the drain hose more items or redistribute the load. The washer can be trapped in a slow-speed cycle. Powdered detergents may extend underneath both washer and dryer to remove lint and hold it in odor. Add powdered or liquid color-...
...than 60°F (15.6°C)? It is complete, wipe away residue if necessary. The plywood may not dissolve well in the load if the washer is normal. Add the correct amounts of detergent to match powdered color-safe bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach ...residue in the correct dispenser compartment? Use of the drain hose more items or redistribute the load. The washer can be trapped in a slow-speed cycle. Powdered detergents may extend underneath both washer and dryer to remove lint and hold it in odor. Add powdered or liquid color-...