Installation Guide
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... and parts before starting installation. Drain hose with washer) Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your "Use and Care Guide". If you have: Overhead sewer 1" (25 mm) standpipe Drain hose too short Lint clogged drain Floor drain system You will need: Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers...
... and parts before starting installation. Drain hose with washer) Water inlet hoses (2) Flat inlet hose washers (4) Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your "Use and Care Guide". If you have: Overhead sewer 1" (25 mm) standpipe Drain hose too short Lint clogged drain Floor drain system You will need: Standard 20 gal. (76 L) 39" (990 mm) tall drain tub or utility sink, sump pump and connectors (available from local plumbing suppliers) 2" (51 mm) diameter to toll-free numbers...
Installation Guide
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... door are the minimum required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of 315 lbs (143 kgs). n A level floor with water and load) of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). n Floor must be exposed to reduce noise transfer. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) under counter installation: * For additional details (or information) specific to the Dimension Guide at www.whirlpool.com. 3 Custom...
... door are the minimum required. n Hot and cold water faucets located within 6 ft (1.8 m) of power cord on washer, and water pressure of 315 lbs (143 kgs). n A level floor with water and load) of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). n Floor must be exposed to reduce noise transfer. Add spacing of 1" (25 mm) under counter installation: * For additional details (or information) specific to the Dimension Guide at www.whirlpool.com. 3 Custom...
Installation Guide
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...-thirds turn. Repeat this step with separate directions. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of drain hose should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to remove the drain hose form from the end of laundry tub. Insert new flat washers For floor drain installations, you will cross over side of the drain hose. Do not use hoses without washers. 11. You may need to washer correctly. Place drain hose in...
...-thirds turn. Repeat this step with separate directions. HELPFUL TIP: Make note of drain hose should run until it is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to remove the drain hose form from the end of laundry tub. Insert new flat washers For floor drain installations, you will cross over side of the drain hose. Do not use hoses without washers. 11. You may need to washer correctly. Place drain hose in...
Installation Guide
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... cord. Do not use an adapter. COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check for a medium-size load. 9 q Dispose of washer. q Read "Using Your Washer" in contact with a wood block or similar object that you have all parts are firmly in your washer, press power and choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes...
... cord. Do not use an adapter. COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Be sure you have correct electrical supply and recommended grounding method. q Check that all packaging materials. q Check for a medium-size load. 9 q Dispose of washer. q Read "Using Your Washer" in contact with a wood block or similar object that you have all parts are firmly in your washer, press power and choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes...
Dimension Guide
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...-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW88HEA, WFW94HEA, WFW96HEA, WFW95HED, WFW97HED Washer Dimensions: 523/4" (1340 mm) 335/16" (846 mm) 27" (686 mm) PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW61HEB, WFW70HEB, WFW80HEB, WFW8640B, WFW86HEB, WFW72HED, WFW81HED, WFW82HED, WFW8740D, WFW87HED Washer Dimensions: 523/4" (1340 mm) 331/8" (841 mm) 27" (686 mm) 383/4" - 393/4" (948 mm - 1010 mm) 383/4" - 393/4" (948 mm - 1010 mm) Recessed or closet installation stacked washer and dryer...
...-Loading Washer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW88HEA, WFW94HEA, WFW96HEA, WFW95HED, WFW97HED Washer Dimensions: 523/4" (1340 mm) 335/16" (846 mm) 27" (686 mm) PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS WFW61HEB, WFW70HEB, WFW80HEB, WFW8640B, WFW86HEB, WFW72HED, WFW81HED, WFW82HED, WFW8740D, WFW87HED Washer Dimensions: 523/4" (1340 mm) 331/8" (841 mm) 27" (686 mm) 383/4" - 393/4" (948 mm - 1010 mm) 383/4" - 393/4" (948 mm - 1010 mm) Recessed or closet installation stacked washer and dryer...
Warranty Information
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... user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you ever need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by the customer. DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool...
... user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you ever need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by the customer. DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool...
Use & Care Guide
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... that sounds at end of the cycle for 3 seconds. NOTE: The door will lock while the TumbleFresh™ option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER. Repeat to help remove tough stains, as well as a steam boost for available settings on all settings are available on each cycle. For each wash cycle. See "Cycle Guide" for added cleaning power. Not all models. Spin This washer automatically...
... that sounds at end of the cycle for 3 seconds. NOTE: The door will lock while the TumbleFresh™ option is active. To cancel the option and unlock the door, touch POWER. Repeat to help remove tough stains, as well as a steam boost for available settings on all settings are available on each cycle. For each wash cycle. See "Cycle Guide" for added cleaning power. Not all models. Spin This washer automatically...
Use & Care Guide
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.... Steaming This will light to show the estimated time. Done Once the cycle is not re-deposited onto clean clothes. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Model WFW95HE shown Delay Wash If a Delay Wash is using the dispenser drawer. Door Locked Door Locked will light to indicate that cycle. 6 A High Efficiency "HE" detergent compartment This compartment holds liquid or powdered HE detergent for the best performance. n Use only liquid fabric softener in the cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach...
.... Steaming This will light to show the estimated time. Done Once the cycle is not re-deposited onto clean clothes. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with a non-HE detergent. Model WFW95HE shown Delay Wash If a Delay Wash is using the dispenser drawer. Door Locked Door Locked will light to indicate that cycle. 6 A High Efficiency "HE" detergent compartment This compartment holds liquid or powdered HE detergent for the best performance. n Use only liquid fabric softener in the cycle. This compartment cannot dilute powdered bleach...
Use & Care Guide
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... most energy efficiency. pneumonia, P. Only the allergen cycle has been designed to kill dust mites. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Wash Spin Cycle: Temperature*: Speed: Soil Level: Available Options: Normally soiled Normal Hot Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean** cottons, linens, Warm Fast Heavy FanFresh®/ sheets, and mixed Cool Medium Normal TumbleFresh™ garment loads Cold Off Light Extra Rinse PreSoak Delay Wash Heavily soiled white Whites Hot Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean** fabrics...
... most energy efficiency. pneumonia, P. Only the allergen cycle has been designed to kill dust mites. Items to wash using default cycle settings: Wash Spin Cycle: Temperature*: Speed: Soil Level: Available Options: Normally soiled Normal Hot Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean** cottons, linens, Warm Fast Heavy FanFresh®/ sheets, and mixed Cool Medium Normal TumbleFresh™ garment loads Cold Off Light Extra Rinse PreSoak Delay Wash Heavily soiled white Whites Hot Extra Fast Extra Heavy Steam Clean** fabrics...
Use & Care Guide
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...; washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to keep the inside of clothes Drain N/A Extra Fast N/A FanFresh®/ & Spin Fast TumbleFresh™ Medium Delay Wash Slow Off Use Drain & Spin to add water. The cycle includes an extra-fastspeed spin. Small load: Fill the washer drum with an empty wash tub. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that need rinsing & Spin Warm Fast Heavy TumbleFresh™ with affresh® Delay Wash Use this cycle with...
...; washer cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to keep the inside of clothes Drain N/A Extra Fast N/A FanFresh®/ & Spin Fast TumbleFresh™ Medium Delay Wash Slow Off Use Drain & Spin to add water. The cycle includes an extra-fastspeed spin. Small load: Fill the washer drum with an empty wash tub. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that need rinsing & Spin Warm Fast Heavy TumbleFresh™ with affresh® Delay Wash Use this cycle with...
Use & Care Guide
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... is clean before washing clothes. 2. Add single-dose laundry packet, Oxi, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals (if desired) 1. Always follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. n Turn knits inside seam. Load laundry into washer Sort items by testing stain remover products on load type and cycle, the washer can set stains into fabric. n Depending on an inside out to items during the final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. Use...
... is clean before washing clothes. 2. Add single-dose laundry packet, Oxi, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals (if desired) 1. Always follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. n Turn knits inside seam. Load laundry into washer Sort items by testing stain remover products on load type and cycle, the washer can set stains into fabric. n Depending on an inside out to items during the final installation step, choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it firmly until the latch clicks. Use...
Use & Care Guide
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... level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment. f. c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup of odor-causing residue. 4. Periodically clean residue from the washer. 2. Inspect the colored seal between the door opening and the drum for future wash cycles until you deselect that option. To unlock the door, touch POWER. Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use...
... level in both the bleach compartment and the fabric softener compartment. f. c. Do not add the affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet to help dry out the washer and avoid the buildup of odor-causing residue. 4. Periodically clean residue from the washer. 2. Inspect the colored seal between the door opening and the drum for future wash cycles until you deselect that option. To unlock the door, touch POWER. Washer Maintenance WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use...
Use & Care Guide
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... a wash cycle as described above the floor. "rL" (remove load) appears in display Load detected in the washer drum that time. Open and close the door to the inlet valve. If code appears again, call for service. If the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle is not turned on . If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in the inlet hose. Check for at least 3 cycles. Check for correct drain hose installation. for proper water supply. Use only HE detergent. Make...
... a wash cycle as described above the floor. "rL" (remove load) appears in display Load detected in the washer drum that time. Open and close the door to the inlet valve. If code appears again, call for service. If the Clean Washer with affresh® cycle is not turned on . If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in the inlet hose. Check for at least 3 cycles. Check for correct drain hose installation. for proper water supply. Use only HE detergent. Make...
Use & Care Guide
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... of water are balancing the load. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for leaks or clogged sink or drain. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. See "Remove transport bolts from door or rear of cabinet Fill hoses not attached tightly. Loose items such as coins could be in the Installation Instructions. Check household plumbing for assistance and to drainpipe or laundry tub. Tighten fill-hose connection. The washer senses load sizes and adds the...
... of water are balancing the load. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for leaks or clogged sink or drain. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. See "Remove transport bolts from door or rear of cabinet Fill hoses not attached tightly. Loose items such as coins could be in the Installation Instructions. Check household plumbing for assistance and to drainpipe or laundry tub. Tighten fill-hose connection. The washer senses load sizes and adds the...
Use & Care Guide
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... have not become clogged. Do not interrupt cycle. Check electrical source or call . Normal washer operation. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Do not add more water to check if voltage is power to continue. Door must be closed and latched for proper water supply. Washer will not spin or fill with water. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for optimal cleaning action. Cold Wash uses less water in washer drum.
... have not become clogged. Do not interrupt cycle. Check electrical source or call . Normal washer operation. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Do not add more water to check if voltage is power to continue. Door must be closed and latched for proper water supply. Washer will not spin or fill with water. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for optimal cleaning action. Cold Wash uses less water in washer drum.
Use & Care Guide
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... wrong wash or rinse temperatures FanFresh®/TumbleFresh™ option is clogged, or the end of balance. Check for each cycle. Both hoses must be out of the drain hose more detergent. Use drain hose form and securely attach to possibly avoid a service call. Door locked at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Small items may be opened between the washer drum and the outer tub. Touch and hold START. Water remaining in the washer. Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove...
... wrong wash or rinse temperatures FanFresh®/TumbleFresh™ option is clogged, or the end of balance. Check for each cycle. Both hoses must be out of the drain hose more detergent. Use drain hose form and securely attach to possibly avoid a service call. Door locked at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Small items may be opened between the washer drum and the outer tub. Touch and hold START. Water remaining in the washer. Select DRAIN & SPIN to remove...
Use & Care Guide
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... will start to relax wrinkles. Load not rinsed Check for each cycle. Both hoses must be able to move freely reduce wrinkling and tangling. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as when using a higher soil level. Fabric softener dispensing ball used together. Select a lower soil level. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for proper water supply. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on washer may be cleaned as...
... will start to relax wrinkles. Load not rinsed Check for each cycle. Both hoses must be able to move freely reduce wrinkling and tangling. Avoid washing single items. Balance a single item such as when using a higher soil level. Fabric softener dispensing ball used together. Select a lower soil level. See the "Cycle Guide" for load size recommendations for proper water supply. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on washer may be cleaned as...
Use & Care Guide
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... fabrics being washed. Run the Clean Washer with dry items only. Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Load with affresh® cycle monthly or every 30 wash cycles. Use dispensers to avoid water leaks. Unload washer as soon as cycle is adequate to load. Items may have tangled. To avoid odors, leave the door open after the cycle is tightly packed. Avoid tightly packing the washer. Wipe up bleach spills. Sharp items were in cold...
... fabrics being washed. Run the Clean Washer with dry items only. Not using HE detergent or using dispensers. Load with affresh® cycle monthly or every 30 wash cycles. Use dispensers to avoid water leaks. Unload washer as soon as cycle is adequate to load. Items may have tangled. To avoid odors, leave the door open after the cycle is tightly packed. Avoid tightly packing the washer. Wipe up bleach spills. Sharp items were in cold...
Use & Care Guide
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...Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Not using the Quick Wash or Delicates cycles, you will start to dispenser. When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will see "3," then "2," then "1." 22 This extends the cycle time. Load dispensers before adding clothes. cycle time too long Excessive suds in bleach compartment. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in washer. The controls are not responding Load may result in residual powder in dispenser at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Follow the manufacturer's instructions to...
...Incorrect dispenser operation Clogged dispensers or laundry products dispensing too soon. Not using the Quick Wash or Delicates cycles, you will start to dispenser. When load unbalance occurs, a washing process will see "3," then "2," then "1." 22 This extends the cycle time. Load dispensers before adding clothes. cycle time too long Excessive suds in bleach compartment. Liquid chlorine bleach not used in washer. The controls are not responding Load may result in residual powder in dispenser at www.whirlpool.com/product_help - Follow the manufacturer's instructions to...
Use & Care Guide
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... for product service if your authorized Whirlpool dealer to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. Service must provide proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may not apply to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. Consumable parts are...
... for product service if your authorized Whirlpool dealer to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters, or water filters. Service must provide proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may not apply to resolve the problem after checking "Troubleshooting," additional help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need repair service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of the Use & Care Guide. Consumable parts are...