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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCare TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washer’s Features Operating Your Washer Other Features Laundry Tips Warranty WASHERS... -
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note To You Thank buying a Whirlpool world-class You have purchased a quality, gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, electrical when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using your washer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, other flammable fluids.
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Page 4: Knowing Your Washer's Features
Knowing Your Washer’s Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated and features before using your washer. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed the different features of all models covered Load size selector Fabric soft... -
Page 5: Operating Your Washer
Operating Your Washer In This Section Before starting your washer ... Starting or stopping your washer ..5 a load size ... Selecting Selecting wash-rinse temperatures ..6 Operating your washer properly assures maximum important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature Before starting your... - Page 6 If your machine has a slide Load Size Selec- tor, you may set the load size anywhere between the small and ex large settings. To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting.
- Page 7 Regular cycle The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use Normal, 30-22 minutes of wash time, to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics and heavily soiled loads. Use Light, 14 minutes of wash time, to clean moderately soiled cottons and linens.
- Page 8 Auto Soak cycle (on some models) The Auto Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm water when soaking laundry (hot water can set stains). See page 15 for stain removal information.
- Page 9 Using rinse and spin NOTE: If your washer has the Extra Rinse option, see page 12. When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
- Page 10 What happens in each When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating immedi- ately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down.
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Page 11: Other Features
Other Features In This Section ....11 Using the fabric softener dispenser Using the chlorine bleach dispenser ....12 Using the extra rinse option . - Page 12 Using the chlorine (on some models) Always measure chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. Load the washer.
- Page 13 MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter (on some models) The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water pass over the filter, separating lint from the water. The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle.
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Page 14: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash ... Removing stains ... Water usage guide..Using laundry aids ... Washing special-care items ..2Q This section reviews proper laundering discusses solutions to common laundering Before you wash Preparing clothes for washing Empty pockets and turn them inside out. - Page 15 Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest water level setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes Permanent 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 3 shirts 1 tablecloth 3 pair jeans 1 dress 1 coverall 1 blouse Knits 2 slacks 3 shins 2 slacks...
- Page 16 Stain removal guide TO REMOVE STAIN These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Alcoholic beverage stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent rewash. Blood 1 Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme or longer.
- Page 17 STAIN TO REMOVE Ink or Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu- ballpoint ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. pen ink remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible impossible to remove completely.) Iron or rust...
- Page 18 ___--- ---_ -- - -- Water usage guide Water temperature WASH RINSE USE FOR -___- COLD Heavy soils 130°F (54°C) Work clothes or above Sturdy whites and colorfast Diapers .------ COLD Light and moderate WARM 90”-110°F Dark or noncolorfast (32”-44°C) colors Moderately nent press...
- Page 19 Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing stains” on page 15, for more information.) Chlorine bleach Use bleach dispenser if your machine one. If your washer does not have a bleach dispenser: 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.
- Page 20 Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering label directions when they are available. are included in this section. --___ -.-- Blankets, electric Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, woollen according necessary. If manufacturer 1. Measure 2.
- Page 21 Fiberglass Do not wash fiberglass materials could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. Knits Knits are comfortable this means that knits are more likely to be stretched damaged when washed synthetic fabrics such as polyester, keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie.
- Page 22 Solving laundering Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand list for problems you may have and possible “Assistance or Service” section of this book. CAUSE PROBLEM Brown, yellow Chlorine staining stains Iron in water heater or pipes Iron and manganese Dye transfer Improper sorting...
- Page 23 Caring for your washer To keep your washer looking like new: Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
- Page 24 A time-delay fuse has not been used. or service. When calling an authorized Whirlpool of the problem, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This . . . you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.
- Page 25 Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting...
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Page 28: Warranty
TIAL DAMAGES. Outside the United States a different warranty authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. PART NO. 3360461 * TrademarkiServtce Washer Warranty WILL PAY FOR parts and repair labor to correct defects in Service must be provided by an Whirlpool service company.