Installation Instructions
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... Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape...washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting...
... Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location for your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape...washer to 19⁄16" (39.5 mm) Optional tools: Flashlight Bucket Parts supplied: NOTE: All parts supplied for installation are in cardboard insert in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. 271/2" 27" (648 mm) (686 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting...
Installation Instructions
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... sure lid is recommended. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. n Do not ground to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is required. n This washer is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in accordance...
... sure lid is recommended. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. n Do not ground to the instructions included with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is required. n This washer is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a fuse in accordance...
Installation Instructions
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... 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Remove protective film from back of washer. Close lid. 16. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that all parts are on. q Check for... leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your...
... 3 prong outlet Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. q Remove protective film from back of washer. Close lid. 16. q To test and clean your Washer User Instructions. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that all parts are on. q Check for... leaks around faucets and inlet hoses. q Read "Washer Use" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of your...
Owners Manual
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...-test. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. You will settle in short pulses to a traditional agitator-style washer. There will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. It may take several minutes before water is normal, and does not indicate... beginning of the cycle, as the washplate moves the load. This may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency."
...-test. WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. You will settle in short pulses to a traditional agitator-style washer. There will likely result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. It may take several minutes before water is normal, and does not indicate... beginning of the cycle, as the washplate moves the load. This may also result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. And sometimes, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency."
Owners Manual
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... This option must be used , the wash cycle will unlock briefly before water is restarted. At each stage of cycles. 4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start over when the washer is added to the load and you may be added to unlock the lid. These sensing spins may take several minutes...for your wash cycles. Turn the knob to thoroughly wet the load. You will hear a click, the basket will start the selected cycle; Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. • W arm and hot water will first perform a...
... This option must be used , the wash cycle will unlock briefly before water is restarted. At each stage of cycles. 4 START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON Press to start over when the washer is added to the load and you may be added to unlock the lid. These sensing spins may take several minutes...for your wash cycles. Turn the knob to thoroughly wet the load. You will hear a click, the basket will start the selected cycle; Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric. • W arm and hot water will first perform a...
Owners Manual
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LID LOCKED To allow for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. If you need to resume the cycle. The lid will use a spray rinse. Fabric softener will come on ....DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will be opened. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 The sensing process will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper load sensing and spinning...
LID LOCKED To allow for proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and spin speed. Avoid opening the lid during sensing. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. If you need to resume the cycle. The lid will use a spray rinse. Fabric softener will come on ....DONE Once the cycle is complete, this light will be opened. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 The sensing process will start over when the washer is locked and cannot be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was spinning at increasing speeds for proper load sensing and spinning...
Owners Manual
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... need to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 4. Pour a measured amount of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer 5. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse portion of liquid fabric softener. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option... to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the washer. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to pause the washer. Do not allow the use color-safe bleach or Oxi ...
... need to poor cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 4. Pour a measured amount of Downy® liquid fabric softener into washer 5. The Downy Ball® will automatically release the fabric softener during the rinse portion of liquid fabric softener. IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option... to Wash Load During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the washer. Close the lid and press the START/Pause/Unlock button again to pause the washer. Do not allow the use color-safe bleach or Oxi ...
Owners Manual
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... temperature. 9 Select cycle options, if desired If you need to check for more than 10 minutes the water will be cooler than your previous washer provided. This will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. This is added to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly ...instructions to avoid damage to help dissolve detergents. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is normal operation. 8. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to start the wash cycle. Delay in soil removal and to your wash cycles. Filling is sensed. Warm Some cold water will be added to...
... temperature. 9 Select cycle options, if desired If you need to check for more than 10 minutes the water will be cooler than your previous washer provided. This will hear the hum of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. This is added to add an Extra Rinse and/or use slightly ...instructions to avoid damage to help dissolve detergents. Wash Temp Hot Some cold water is normal operation. 8. Then close lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to start the wash cycle. Delay in soil removal and to your wash cycles. Filling is sensed. Warm Some cold water will be added to...
Owners Manual
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...AND SPIN cycle to water pressure surge. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Periodically ... monthly cleaning procedure: 1. When replacing your washer. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will continue. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth...
...AND SPIN cycle to water pressure surge. Shut off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed. Periodically ... monthly cleaning procedure: 1. When replacing your washer. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will continue. If cycle must be interrupted, Press and Hold START/Pause/Unlock for three seconds and run washer on the label with a clean, damp cloth...
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... and properly secure it to be draining water. This is normal. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. 12 In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Front and rear feet must be unbalanced. Jam nuts must be in this Use and Care Guide. If flooring is ...not unbalanced or tightly packed. Load could unbalance washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could ...
... and properly secure it to be draining water. This is normal. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to washer. 12 In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you have started the washer. Front and rear feet must be unbalanced. Jam nuts must be in this Use and Care Guide. If flooring is ...not unbalanced or tightly packed. Load could unbalance washer. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to basket could ...
Owners Manual
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... suds. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to the washer. Do not add more detergent. 13 In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer may hear the hum of cycle. Only use an extension cord. Remove several...
... suds. Do not add more than 1 or 2 additional items after cycle has started to the washer. Do not add more detergent. 13 In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won't run . Washer may hear the hum of cycle. Only use an extension cord. Remove several...
Owners Manual
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...at rinsing when tightly packed. Use only HE detergent. The washer is normal. Use cycle designed for correct drain hose installation. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Dry spots on (indicating that inlet... correctly. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started. 14 Evenly arrange the wet load for your garment. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for balanced spinning.
...at rinsing when tightly packed. Use only HE detergent. The washer is normal. Use cycle designed for correct drain hose installation. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Dry spots on (indicating that inlet... correctly. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started. 14 Evenly arrange the wet load for your garment. Always measure detergent and follow detergent directions for balanced spinning.
Owners Manual
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...cleaning. Load garments in less effective cleaning. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Use only HE detergent. See the "Cycle Guide" to measure... correctly. This is selected. Select a cycle with the best cycle. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and on load after washer has started....
...cleaning. Load garments in less effective cleaning. Not selecting Fabric Softener Added-Yes. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as recommended. Use only HE detergent. See the "Cycle Guide" to measure... correctly. This is selected. Select a cycle with the best cycle. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and on load after washer has started....
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... with the lid open. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in seams before starting wash load. A cycle was stopped or paused using the START/Pause/Unlock button. Load with AFFRESH™ cycle monthly. Run the Clean Washer with dry items only. The lid...
... with the lid open. http://www.whirlpool.com/help - Monthly maintenance not done as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in seams before starting wash load. A cycle was stopped or paused using the START/Pause/Unlock button. Load with AFFRESH™ cycle monthly. Run the Clean Washer with dry items only. The lid...