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Home Appliances
Use And Care
GUIDE
A Note to You ......................... 2
Washer Safety ........................ 3
Parts and Features................. 4
Operating Your Washer ......... 5
Starting your washer .......... 5
Stopping/restarting
your washer ........................ 6
Selecting a cycle, time,
and temperature ................. 6
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MAGIC CLEAN
lint filter ............................. 11
Understanding what
happens in each cycle ...... 12
Understanding normal
washer sounds ...........
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A Note to You ® Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable infor- mation about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided
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Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical This guide contains safety statements shock, or other injuries. under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: •Re
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D L O C M R A W T O H C O L D W A R M H O T Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: • The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features. • Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the
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Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. wWARNING wWARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. Do not remove ground prong. Do not wash or dry items soiled with Do not use an adapter. vegetable or cooking oils
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER 4. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Match the wash water tempera- ture with the type of fabric and soils being washed. See pages 7-10. 5. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. 6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. See page 13. 7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured and diluted liquid fabric softener to the final rinse cycle. See page 13. Stoppi
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER NOTE: This book covers several washer models. The Cycle Control Knobs for these models are shown on the following pages. Compare your washer’s Cycle Control Knob with those shown. Once you find the Knob that looks like yours, use the cycle descrip- tions for that Knob. Rinse Normal 10 Spin 14 Pull Start Push Stop Off 1-Speed Models Normal cycle Cycle options The Normal cycle features high-speed You may select a different wash time by first agitation for maximum cleaning,
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin (on 1-speed models) When using extra detergent for heavily- soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to Rinse Rinse, as shown. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins. Off Using drain and spin (on 1-speed models) A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabri
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D L O C M R A W C O L D W A R M OPERATING YOUR WASHER Cold Regular Normal Rinse Spin 10 Heavy 14 Off Off 10 Permanent Spin Press Cold Rinse Pause Pull Start Push Stop Cool Down Cold 8 Rinse Off Spin Short/Knits 2-Speed, 4-Cycle Models Normal cycle Cycle options You may select different wash time and The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system for better fabric care, high agitation water temperature combinations by first selecting the water temperature (Warm or speeds for maximum cleaning, a
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D L O C M R A W T O H C O L D W A R M H O T OPERATING YOUR WASHER Light Cold Normal Regular Rinse 6 Spin 10 Heavy 14 Off Off 10 Permanent Spin Press Cold Rinse Pause Pull Start Push Stop Cool Down 8 Cold Rinse Off Spin Knits / Gentle 2-Speed, 5-Cycle Models Normal cycle Knits/Gentle cycle The Knits/Gentle cycle features a brief soak The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system for better fabric care, high agitation and reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce w
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin (on 2-speed models) When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Cold Normal Control Knob and turn it clockwise to a Rinse Cold Rinse setting, as shown. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The Off Off washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins. Permanent Press Cold Rinse Cold Rinse Off Using drain and spin (on 2-speed mod
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a NOTES: number and pulled out, the washer fills • The washer pauses briefly throughout before agitation and timing start. The washer each cycle. These pauses are normal for begins agitating immediately after filling; washer operation. agitation occurs with the washer lid up • On 2-speed models, a Gentle Wash or down. system helps protect your fabrics by After agitation starts, the Cycle Control
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manu- facturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. 2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around agitator, not directly on load. • Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool,
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Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo- with a soft, damp cloth or rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of sponge as they occur. Occa- detergent. Run washer through a complete sionally wipe the outside of cycle using hot water. Repeat process if the washer to keep it l
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Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. Preparing clothes for washing • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid • Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling. snagging other items. Remove • Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle. pins, buckles, and other hard • Mend tears, loose hems, and seams. objects to avoid scratching the • Treat spots and stains. (See “Rem
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LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions Following are suggested full-sized loads. EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Press Mixed Load Towels Clothes 2 double or 1 double sheet 8 bath towels 2 pair pants 1 tablecloth 1 king size 8 hand towels sheet(s) 3 shirts 1 dress 10 wash cloths 3 pair jeans 1 blouse 4 pillowcases 1 bath mat 6 T-shirts 1 coverall 2 slacks Delicates 3 shirts 6 pair shorts Knits 2 camisoles 2 shirts 2 pillowcases 2 slacks 4 slips 2 blouses 2 blouses 4 panties 6 handkerc
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LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS • Work clothes HOT • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 130°F (54°C) • Sturdy whites/colorfast • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy or above pastels soils, and stains • Diapers • Prevents graying or yellowing WARM • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Best for moderately soiled to lightly 90-110°F soiled items • Permanent press items (32-44°C) • Safe for most fabric finishes • Nylon, polyeste
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LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select wash cycle according to the type (electric or woolen) of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may be necessary (see pages 8 and 11 for rinse and spin information). Check care label
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Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing • When bleach is recommended, use a stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. bleach that is safe for the fabric. • Most stains are easier to remove when • Test stain removers on an inside seam or they are fresh.
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REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. and anti- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo- nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering. Doing so can result in
