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®
FRONT-LOADING
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.ca
LAVADORA AUTOMÁTICA
DE CARGA FRONTAL
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento,
rendimiento, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico, llame al:
1-800-253-1301
o visite nuestro sitio web en
www.whirlpool.
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Cambio de ciclos, opciones y modificadores ...........................36 Luces de estado.........................................................................37 TABLE OF CONTENTS Ciclos..........................................................................................38 Opciones ....................................................................................40 WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3 Modificadores....................
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WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DAN
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Pedestal Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses You may order a pedestal separately for this washer. This Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) pedestal will add about 13" (33 cm) to the height of your unit for a Flashlight (optional) total height of approximately 51" (130 cm). Tools needed for installation Open en
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Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. System.” Custom undercounter installation - Washer only Companion appliance location requirements should also b
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Drain System closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See 2 48 in. * “Tools and Parts.” 2 (310 cm ) 3" (7.6 cm) Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requir
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Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the WARNING ground path is adequate. Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. Electrical Shock Hazard GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. For a grounded, cord-connected washer: Do not remove ground
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2. Once the bolt is loose, move it to the center of the hole and 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional completely pull out the bolt, including the plastic spacer two-thirds turn. covering the bolt. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 7. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks. 3. Once all 4 bolts are removed discard bolt and spacers. Then pull the power cord through the opening of the rear panel and NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 ye
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Secure the Drain Hose Complete Installation 1. Drape the power cord over the washer top. 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding 2. Secure the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or standpipe with method. See “Electrical Requirements.” the beaded strap provided. (See illustrations A and B.) 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Spin Speeds This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on the cycle selected. This factory setting can be changed, however. ® Woolmark This washer offers up to five different spin speed choices. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Heating Element Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark This washer has a heating element that automatically heats the products provided that the products are washed according to the water to th
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WASHER USE NOTE: The panel shown above may be different from that of your model. First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Before washing clothes for the first time, select the NORMAL/ Starting Your Washer CASUAL cycle and run the washer without clothes. Measure ¹⁄₂ the manufacture’s recommended amount of HE High Efficiency detergent for a medium size loads. This initial cycle serves to WARNING ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. 1. To load washer Open the washer door by pulling on th
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5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all options are available To fill dispenser compartments with all cycles. See “Options.” 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer. 6. Select the desired MODIFIERS. Not all modifiers are available 2. Add the desired laundry product to the proper compartment. with all cycles and options. See “Modifiers.” 3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid 7. If desired, select the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is a spill). helpful when you are washing
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Liquid detergent: Put the separator in the front position, between the guides, as shown following. There will be no gap Pausing or Restarting between the bottom of the wash cycle detergent 1. To pause the washer at any time, select PAUSE/CANCEL. compartment and the bottom of the separator. 2. To continue the cycle, select HOLD TO START (for approximately 1 second). Changing Cycles, Options and Modifiers LIQUI Not all Options and Modifiers are available with all cycles. Cycles, Options a
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Adding items This washer allows an 8-minute period in which forgotten Cycles garments may be added to the load. You can add items to the Cycles can be selected by turning the Cycle control knob to the washer if the ADD A GARMENT status light is glowing. desired cycle. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric To add items and soil levels. 1. Select PAUSE/CANCEL. The washer door unlocks, and items can be added. 2. To continue the cycle, close the door and select HOLD TO START (fo
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Quick Wash Preset cycle settings Use this cycle to wash small loads of 2-3 lightly soiled garments Each cycle has a preset Soil Level (cycle time), Water that are needed in a hurry. This cycle combines fast-speed Temperature, and Spin Speed. The preset settings provide the tumbling, a shortened wash time, and extra high speed spin to recommended fabric care for the selected cycle. See chart. shorten drying time. Cycle Soil Level Water Temp Spin Speed (cycle time) Delicate/ Hand Washables Use t
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Use powdered detergent for the main wash cycle because liquid detergent will seep into the washer during Auto Soak. Options For cycles with Hot Wash Temperatures, the Soak You can customize your wash by adding options to your cycle temperature is set to WARM. Otherwise the Soak selections. You can add or change an option after starting a cycle temperature is the same as the Wash Temperature. anytime before the selected option begins. Not all options are available with all cycles. Th
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Temperature Guide ACCUWASH™ Automatic Temperature Control The ACCUWASH™ control electronically senses and maintains a Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics uniform water temperature. ACCUWASH control regulates incoming hot and cold water. ACCUWASH control is SUPER HOT Sturdy colorfast fabrics automatically turned On when a cycle is selected. See “Preset Heavy soils Cycle Settings” in “Cycles.” ACCUWASH control ensures consistent cleaning. HOT Whites and pastels ACCUWASH control works f
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if your garments. they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. type of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.”
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WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer 4. To enter the cycle, a specific combination of buttons must be Cleaning the door seal pressed. 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. Select the POWER button. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and Select the RINSE/SPIN button. the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect all Select LOW SPIN Speed. areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects. Select Warm/Cold WATER T
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9. Replace the detergent compartment divider. To winterize washer: 1. Put 1 qt (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the drum. Always do the following to maintain washer freshness 2. Run washer on a DRAIN/SPIN cycle. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. 3. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Leave the door slightly open after each cycle to allow for 4. Shut off both water faucets. better ventilation and drying of washer interior. 5. Disconnect water inlet hoses from faucets and drain. Run thi
