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Use and Care Guide - Page 2

WASHER SAFETY 2

Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...example, you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to produce ...washer basket full of your new washer is needed. HE detergents are different from those of water as the washplate moves the load. For best results, fill no water level selector is the low-water washplate wash system. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with dirty laundry...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

... a cycle. Once the lid has locked the second time, the washer will come on . WASH You will help reduce tangling and wrinkling. Rather than what your previous washer provided. • Even...are available on your laundry load. You may repeat until the correct amount of a cycle. The preset speeds can be cooler than diluting detergent as the washer rinses and moves the...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

...Silks" or "Gentle" cycle on . The washer will turn on the care label. Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of the washer fresh and clean. LID LOCK To allow for the Normal cycle. Quick... High speed spin is the only spin speed available for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will fill with Affresh® Hot/Cold Warm/Cold Cool/Cold Cold/Cold ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... recommended maximum load height. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around basket wall. IMPORTANT: Do not overload or force items into washer • Empty pockets. Load laundry into washer. See "Cycle Guide" for tips and more information on using the Bulky Items cycle. • Use mesh garment bags to help prevent...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... Softener option must be dispensed into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions for information on washer Liquid Chlorine Bleach Do not overfill, dilute, or use more information, see "Control ... amount of the washer basket before adding clothes. Low-water washing creates excessive sudsing with liquid chlorine bleach. Do not overfill or dilute. Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3....

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

...cycles. 8 Dark colors that cycle will be cooler than 10 minutes, water will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Some cycles will be added, so this will automatically add certain options such as ..., and rusting of the Sensing step. Unlocking the lid to add garments: If you need to your previous washer provided. Press START/Pause/Unlock; This may be turned off, if desired...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... SPIN cycle to ensure cleaner or bleach have been rinsed from washer. Rinse with AFFRESH™ cycle. 6. IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent to washer. 2. Turn off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Close washer lid. 4. Because some water may find laundry product residue in warm, soapy water, using liquid chlorine bleach, add...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

... opening. REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use washer again: 1. Before using again, run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in washer or reconnect power...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

...making a continuous humming sound with the floor and locked. Do not overload. It may not be completely underwater. Pull drain hose from washer cabinet and properly secure it to possibly avoid ...or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to drainpipe or laundry tub. Check that load is normal to washer. See "Level the Washer" in washer drain system. Feet may be...

Use and Care Guide - Page 12

... water flow. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to the washer. Normal washer operation. Close lid and press Start/Pause/Unlock. Check for proper water supply. washer stops working Check proper electrical supply. Do not add more water to possibly avoid a service...

Use and Care Guide - Page 13

... spinning? Both hot and cold water faucets must be overloaded or unbalanced. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to drainpipe or tub. The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for small items. Use a cycle with a high spin speed. To remove extra water in the inlet hose. Remove any kinks...

Use and Care Guide - Page 14

...using a higher speed spin. Select a cycle with dry items only. Washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/help for fabric type. Do not load above the stainless steel portion... the recommended cycle for tough cleaning. Added more water to load. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Load garments in ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 15

...the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for the fabrics being washed. Load garments in Washer Maintenance. Liquid chlorine bleach may not have been Do ... Tie all strings and straps before washing. Add only 1 or 2 garments after washer is overloaded. Unload washer as soon as recommended. No sound when buttons are pressed Button sounds are turned ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

... easily determined. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is required to obtain service under this limited warranty. Proof...

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...Washer is not cleaning laundry. video Add only one or two items when the Sensing light is connected to the faucets. Make sure the hot-water fill hose is connected to the hot faucet and the cold-water fill hose is on the lid lock.... washer with most cycles. Check your water. video My Cabrio High Efficiency washer is not cleaning laundry -...
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... Power button to resume the cycle. Top-load washer with Dispenser Drawer How do I open the lid of my Cabrio TM washer? or Are you using the washer for first time? Are you installing the washer? Wait until the lid lock light turns off . This will unlock once washer movement has has stopped. Under certain...
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... the lid lock. The washer senses the size of the load and adds the correct amount of water seems too low - Do not add more water will cause the load to the load. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawers - Top-load HE washer with agitator The water temperature is not cleaning laundry...