Use & Care Guide
Page 3
.... It may hear sounds and noises that more garments should be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Load garments in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to use. when loaded, the center of the washplate should be added. For example, you may take several minutes...will hear the motor turn the basket in your load or allows time for the load. Choosing the Right Detergent Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may also result in the basket. Do not load garments directly over the...
.... It may hear sounds and noises that more garments should be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Load garments in an agitator-style washer, this washer delivers the detergent directly to use. when loaded, the center of the washplate should be added. For example, you may take several minutes...will hear the motor turn the basket in your load or allows time for the load. Choosing the Right Detergent Traditional agitator-style washer Washer with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may also result in the basket. Do not load garments directly over the...
Use & Care Guide
Page 4
... CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of fabric and soils being washed. The wash time is pressed, the washer will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. This is not covered with water. For best results and following options may change at... add a second rinse to most cycles. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this option is spinning, it may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to maintain a minimum temperature. 2 CYCLE OPTIONS The ...
... CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of fabric and soils being washed. The wash time is pressed, the washer will hear the motor and washplate moving the load. This is not covered with water. For best results and following options may change at... add a second rinse to most cycles. You will hear a click, the basket will make a slight turn the basket in an agitator-style washer, this option is spinning, it may also hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to maintain a minimum temperature. 2 CYCLE OPTIONS The ...
Use & Care Guide
Page 5
DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on . SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option ... the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. If you need to resume the cycle. The lid will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. Fabric softener will turn on . LID LOCKED To allow for best results...
DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on . SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option ... the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. If you need to resume the cycle. The lid will use a spray rinse. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was selected. Fabric softener will turn on . LID LOCKED To allow for best results...
Use & Care Guide
Page 6
... loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to wash loads of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other items in washer Clean Washer with an empty wash tub. *All rinses are needed in a hurry. Hot Warm Cool Cold High Use this cycle to complete a ...requiring rinsing without detergent Dripping wet item or hand-washed items Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin No clothes in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to ON for others because they will not spin. Also use intermittent agitation and soaking...
... loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to wash loads of the cycle begins, and uses a higher water level than other items in washer Clean Washer with an empty wash tub. *All rinses are needed in a hurry. Hot Warm Cool Cold High Use this cycle to complete a ...requiring rinsing without detergent Dripping wet item or hand-washed items Rinse & Spin Drain & Spin No clothes in the washer during the Clean Washer with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine bleach to ON for others because they will not spin. Also use intermittent agitation and soaking...
Use & Care Guide
Page 7
... and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to avoid pilling. Sort and prepare your garments....Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate...
... and sashes, and remove non-washable trim and ornaments. • Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes. 7 HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of detergent to avoid pilling. Sort and prepare your garments....Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics. Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. USING YOUR WASHER 1. Using Oxi or color-safe bleach: If using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing delicate...
Use & Care Guide
Page 8
.... IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for correct amount of the washplate should be visible. Do not use of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer 5. Do not overfill or dilute. Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL). 3. Pour a measured amount of the Downy Ball® to ...garments in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to choose your load size. when loaded, the center of fabric softener based on ...
.... IMPORTANT: Garments need to move freely for correct amount of the washplate should be visible. Do not use of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer 5. Do not overfill or dilute. Do not use more than 1 cup (250 mL). 3. Pour a measured amount of the Downy Ball® to ...garments in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to choose your load size. when loaded, the center of fabric softener based on ...
Use & Care Guide
Page 9
... to assist in water fill Filling is left open the lid to filling. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If lid is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock ... select the desire wash Temperature by turning the Temperature knob to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly cooler wash water than your previous washer provided. Delay in soil removal and to restart the cycle. the lid will light. When this will be cooler than the selected temperature. 9
... to assist in water fill Filling is left open the lid to filling. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. If lid is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for that bleed or fade Light soils Press the START/Pause/Unlock ... select the desire wash Temperature by turning the Temperature knob to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly cooler wash water than your previous washer provided. Delay in soil removal and to restart the cycle. the lid will light. When this will be cooler than the selected temperature. 9
Use & Care Guide
Page 10
...cycle. 2. During this cycle, there will be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with a permanent marker. Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer Read these instructions completely before or after 5 years of replacement on the label with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock...Do not add any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of more information. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open the washer lid and remove any detergent or other chemical to rinse cleaner from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel dry. NOTE: Use of...
...cycle. 2. During this cycle, there will be interrupted, press POWER/CANCEL. (For models with a permanent marker. Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer Read these instructions completely before or after 5 years of replacement on the label with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock...Do not add any clothing or items. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of more information. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open the washer lid and remove any detergent or other chemical to rinse cleaner from the dispensers, wipe them with a damp cloth and towel dry. NOTE: Use of...
Use & Care Guide
Page 11
.... 6. Close lid and place tape over edge and into a pan or bucket. Before using your washer for a period of washer. 4. Plug in hoses, freezing can damage washer. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Because some water...
.... 6. Close lid and place tape over edge and into a pan or bucket. Before using your washer for a period of washer. 4. Plug in hoses, freezing can damage washer. NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Because some water...
Use & Care Guide
Page 12
...Drain hose connection. Tighten fill-hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging. Washer not performing as recommended. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could fall between basket and ... the hum of plywood under the Lid." See "Cycle Guide". Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation: Washer not level. www.whirlpool.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in less effective cleaning. 12 Check floor for loading instructions. Do ...
...Drain hose connection. Tighten fill-hose connection. See "Using Your Washer" for flexing or sagging. Washer not performing as recommended. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could fall between basket and ... the hum of plywood under the Lid." See "Cycle Guide". Water Leaks Check the following for proper installation: Washer not level. www.whirlpool.com/help Clicking or metallic noises Objects caught in less effective cleaning. 12 Check floor for loading instructions. Do ...
Use & Care Guide
Page 13
... inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Washer may take 2 to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. Do not add more detergent. 13 Only use an extension cord. To remove suds, cancel cycle. www.whirlpool.com/help - Both hot and cold water faucets... that may be stopped to the washer. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Select RINSE & SPIN. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on...
... inlet hoses, which can slow or stop the washer. Washer may take 2 to fill appropriately) Check for proper water supply. Do not add more detergent. 13 Only use an extension cord. To remove suds, cancel cycle. www.whirlpool.com/help - Both hot and cold water faucets... that may be stopped to the washer. Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started. Select RINSE & SPIN. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run or fill, washer stops working or wash light remains on...
Use & Care Guide
Page 14
...on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on washer may be attached to both washer and faucet, and have water flowing to the inlet valve. www.whirlpool.com/help - Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may need to be rearranged to allow ...the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than traditional top-load washers. Load garments in hoses. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not ...
...on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on washer may be attached to both washer and faucet, and have water flowing to the inlet valve. www.whirlpool.com/help - Tightly packed or unbalanced loads may need to be rearranged to allow ...the washer to spin correctly, leaving the load wetter than traditional top-load washers. Load garments in hoses. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ spinning, loads are not ...
Use & Care Guide
Page 15
...for fabric type. Load dispenser before adding the garments. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Select a cycle with the best cycle. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around...garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Be sure to move. www.whirlpool.com/help - Washer not loaded as recommended. See "Using Your Washer" section. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Not using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few ...
...for fabric type. Load dispenser before adding the garments. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Select a cycle with the best cycle. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around...garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. Be sure to move. www.whirlpool.com/help - Washer not loaded as recommended. See "Using Your Washer" section. The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating correctly. Not using Quick Wash cycle, wash only a few ...
Use & Care Guide
Page 16
... Wipe up bleach spills. Be sure to avoid snags and tears. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in seams before washing to measure correctly. Strings and straps could have... tangled. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with affresh® cycle after washer has started. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. www.whirlpool.com/help -
... Wipe up bleach spills. Be sure to avoid snags and tears. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label instructions. In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in seams before washing to measure correctly. Strings and straps could have... tangled. Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with affresh® cycle after washer has started. Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. www.whirlpool.com/help -
Installation Guide
Page 2
...or measuring tape Pliers that open to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. Drain hose with clamp, U-form, and cable tie Inlet hoses... with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. Install your Use and Care Guide. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting...
...or measuring tape Pliers that open to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for your washer to toll-free phone numbers on back page of your Use and Care Guide. Drain hose with clamp, U-form, and cable tie Inlet hoses... with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. Install your Use and Care Guide. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting...
Installation Guide
Page 3
... floor with spacing of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for installation with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Select method you will need: n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from ... hoses may be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on the sides. See "Washer Care" in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 ...
... floor with spacing of installation and servicing, and spacing for companion appliances and clearances for installation with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire washer. Select method you will need: n A water heater set to 120° F (49° C). install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from ... hoses may be at least 39" (990 mm) above floor; n Hot and cold water faucets located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of power cord on the sides. See "Washer Care" in .2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 ...
Installation Guide
Page 4
...plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; n This washer is equipped with local codes and ordinances. it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in... cardboard before moving it is taped shut. 2. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Remove shipping base. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure ...
...plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to within 4 ft (1.2 m) of its final location; n This washer is equipped with local codes and ordinances. it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in... cardboard before moving it is taped shut. 2. Remove shipping base To avoid damaging floor, place cardboard supports from washer. 1. Remove shipping base. Move washer n A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure ...
Installation Guide
Page 5
... mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on the back of the washer. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (114 mm) of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from tub. Be sure to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 5. Gently place power cord over... console to allow free access to move washer later. 4. NOTE: Keep tray in picture) or over end as shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to step 6....
... mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on the back of the washer. IMPORTANT: 4.5" (114 mm) of laundry tub. Remove packing tray from tub. Be sure to drain port Remove tape from washer lid, open lid and remove cardboard packing tray from tub CONNECT DRAIN HOSE 5. Gently place power cord over... console to allow free access to move washer later. 4. NOTE: Keep tray in picture) or over end as shown in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to step 6....
Installation Guide
Page 6
... additional two-thirds turn . IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of the drain hose. A small amount of which hose is snug. You may enter washer. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to hot water faucet. IMPORTANT: Do not ...of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. Use pliers to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). Record hose installation or replacement dates for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to avoid clogs. Water should run until ...
... additional two-thirds turn . IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of the drain hose. A small amount of which hose is snug. You may enter washer. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Do not use tape or sealants on water faucets to hot water faucet. IMPORTANT: Do not ...of water may need to hot water inlet valve marked with separate directions. Use pliers to water faucets with new inlet hoses with flat washers (not provided). Record hose installation or replacement dates for leaks Turn on valve when attaching to avoid clogs. Water should run until ...