Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready. 1. Complete Model Serial bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe hinge). 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces.
Your responsibilities Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” care- fully for important use and safety information. You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer.. is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. is properly installed leveled on a floor that can support the weight.- * is connected...
3. Permanent installation: This washer can be converted from portable to permanent. Instructions for permanent installation come with the washer. You will need two fill hoses, one drain hose and four leveling legs. These can be purchased from your Whirlpool Dealer.
Loading information DO NOT OVERLOAD Overloading or packing cause poor cleaning; increase wrinkling; cause excessive wear out or tear items. See the chart below for suggested Suggested load sizes FABRIC TYPE MIXED LOAD 1 dress Permanent press or knits 2 pairs slacks 2 blouses 1 pair pajamas Medium...
Starting your washer Before starting your washer, be sure you have detergent, and have put in a properly Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a settrng that descrrbes the srze of load you want to wash 9 Set the knob on or between SMALL (a few Items) and LARGE (a full load).
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3. Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature.
What happens in each cycle Each cycle has different agitation kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number fills before agitation and timing REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation spin speeds heavy water...
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clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle NOTE: You may hear the sound of water some cycles. In some cycles, cold water help with the rinsing DRAIN HIGH Adjust faucet for rinse water tem- perature if using single connection.
GENTLE Cycle Use for delicate SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing soiled needs twice amount using Super Wash. Items that heavily or stained load that extra agitation. the recommended of detergent when...
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DRAIN SPEED Agltotion SPIN Adjust faucet for rinse water tem- perature If using single faucet connection. The washer will proceed the Regular/Heavy Cycle. you want a different cycle follow Super Wash, push in the Cycle Control Knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out to start.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse.] . Push Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to anyson the dial.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Winterizing Because some water stays In the washer, freez- Ing can cause a lot of damage stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of faucets. Discon- automobile-type nect and drain antifreeze water inlet hoses basket.
Water can siphon out. (See “ln- stallation Instructions:‘] 2. If you need assistance*. . . Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S. . (800) 2534301 Michigan .
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