Whirlpool washing machines Use And Care Guide

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A Note to You ......................... 2

Washer Safety ........................ 3

Parts and Features.. ............... 4

Operating Your Washer ......... 5

Caring for Your Washer ....... 12

Laundry Tips.. ....................... 13

Removing Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Requesting Assistance or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty

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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

PART NO. 3360464 Rev. A

A Note to You

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 informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number.

You-can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and

1 electrical shock. ’ ’ ’

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Read all instructions before using your washer. l

Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials. l

Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be used or stored in or near your washer. Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion. l

Do not allow children to operate, play with, or crawl on or inside your washer.

Supervise children closely when your washer is used near them. l

Before your washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

*After starting a cycle, do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control

Knob is pushed in and all motion stoos. l

Do not tamper with the controls.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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If your hot water has not been used re- cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydro- gen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HY-

DROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several min- utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near your faucet while it is open.

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Have only a qualified person install, re- pair, or replace parts on washer. l

Maintain washer properly. l

Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing. l

Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.+ l

Connect washer to the correct 3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and drain.+ l

Ground washer properly.’

See the Installation Instructions.

Understanding your responsibilities

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Store laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them (in a locked cabinet if possible). l

Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

Read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laundry aids, especially warnings and precautions. l

Unplug power supply cord before attempt- ing to service your washer.

Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with l

Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. vegetable or cooking oil. These items may

Small particles can stick to fabrics washed contain some oil after laundering. Due to the in following loads and cause skin irritation. remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

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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. l l

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 infor- mation about the features.

Load size selector

(p. 5) \

Temperature Extra Rinse option+

(P. 6)

Cycle control knob

(P. 5)

Fabric softener dispense

(P. 11)

Agitator

(under lid)

Basket

Tub

(P. 10)

+Available on some models

On your Control Panel 0 means OFF.

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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.

Starting Your Washer

1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. l l

Sort and load clothes as described on page 13.

If desired, you may also add color-safe all-fabric bleach. -

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(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured fabric softener to the fabric softener dispenser as described on page 11.

3.

Close the washer lid.

4.

Select a Load Size.

Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of the wash load and the type of fabric being washed.. l l

To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the

Selector to the desired new setting.

NOTE: If your washer has RESET on the

Load Size Selector, change the load size selection by first moving the Selector to

RESET, then to the new load size.

See pages 13 and 14 for loading tips.

5. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed. See page 15 for water temperature guidelines. l

Your washer has one of the Water

Temperature Selectors shown: rotary knob or push button.

Fabric softener dispenser

Knob Selector

Knob Selector

Knob Selector with

“Reset”

6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If your washer has an Extra Rinse Selector, you can set it to On to add an additional rinse to the end of the wash cycle. l

Use the extra rinse option when using extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle or any of the following cycles:

Regular, Permanent Press, Knits

Gentle, or Woollens. l l

Before a cycle starts, select Extra Rinse

On. The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle.

If you do not want an extra rinse and spin, select Extra Rinse Off.

7. Push in and turn the Cycle Control

Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica- tor on the outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. l

The numbers are minutes of wash time.

. The cycles are described on pages 7-9.

8. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start washer.

9. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. See page 11.

Stopping/restarting washer your

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To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.

To restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary) and pull out the Cycle

Control Knob.

Selecting a cycle and time

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Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

Refer to page 10 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle.

Cycles may vary with model

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Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time. l l

Use NORMAL, 10 to 14 minutes of wash time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled.

Use LIGHT, 6 minutes of wash time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled. l

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the

Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Use 12 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle. This is normal for washer operation.

Knits Gentle cycle

The Knits Gentle cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. l

Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly soiled.

Woollens cycle

(on some models)

The Woollens cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal.

Select warm wash and warm rinse water when usi’ng this cycle. l

Use this 4 minute cycle for washable woollens and lightly soiled knits.

Regular cycle

Permanent Press cycle

Knits Gentle cycle

Woollens cycle

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Soak cycle

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(on some models)

The 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 pages

17-l 9 for stain removal information.

Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufac- turer.

After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Pre-Wash cycle

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(on some models)

The Pre-Wash cycle features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreat- ment.

Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry (Hot water can set stains). See pages 17-l 9 for stain removal information.

NOTE:

After the Pre-Wash cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

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(on some models)

Super Wash automatically prewashes the laundry and advances into the Regular wash cycle. (The washer does not need to be reset after the Super Wash cycle). Use this cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal.

For proper cleaning, use double the amount of detergent recommended for a regular wash cycle.

NOTE:

The machine pauses during Super

Wash. This is normal for washer operation.

Pre-Wash cycle

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Using Rinse and Spin

NOTE:

If your washer has the Extra Rinse option, see page 6.

When using extra detergent for heavily- soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spir

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1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to the selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

Using Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer drains, then spins.

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What happens in each cycle

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 begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agita- tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

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RINSE

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Wash selected time

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Drain (or partial drain+)

No agitation

+The Permanent Press cycle partially drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

Spin

Drain-No agitation w

Spin-Spray rinse l&J

Spin

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash and rinse water passes over the filter, separating the 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.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer.

MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter interior

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Using the fabric softener dispenser

1. Add detergent and load clothes into the basket.

2. Pour liquid fabric softener into the dis- penser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load.

3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water.

Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the opening.

4. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final rinse.

NOTE: Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins. Staining can occur.

5.

Flush dispenser periodically with warm water.

NOTE: Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser. The dispenser is for liquid fabric softener use only.

Adding liquid chlorine bleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 250 mL

(1 cup) 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.

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.

9 Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame- retardant fabrics. l

When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.

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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

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Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.

Occasionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new.

Do not put sharp or metal objects in your washer. They can damage the finish. Check all pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets.

Interior

Clean interior with 250 mL (1 cup) of chlorine bleach mixed with 500 mL (2 cups) of detergent. Run washer through a com- plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.

NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using cleaners labeled as washer safe only.

Winter storage or moving care

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, winterize it.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets.

2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

3. Put 1 L (1 quart) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.

4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting

(see page 9) for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.

5. Unplug the power supply cord.

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. Reconnect power supply cord.

5. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 250 mL (1 cup) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Non-use or vacation care

You should operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, you should: l

Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer. l

Turn off the water supply to the washer.

This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

Laundry Tips

This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information. l l l

Preparing clothes for washing

Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items.

Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non- washable trim and ornaments. l l l

. Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.

Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing

Stains” on pages 17-I 9.)

Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt. l

Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results. l

Sorting

Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would normally be washed together. Separate lint givers

(towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent press). When possible, turn lint givers inside out.

Loading

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Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top of the basket, but do not wrap items around the agitator. Items should move easily through wash water for

IELI best cleaning and wrinkle-free results. Items should sink and reappear later.

Load washer properly and select correct load size setting. Overloading or packing the machine, and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can:

- cause poor cleaning.

- increase wrinkling.

- create excessive lint.

-wear out items faster (because of pilling). l

Separate dark colors from light colors, colorfast items from noncolorfast items. l

Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy cottons, knits, delicate items). l l

Load by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight.

Mix large and small items in each load.

Load evenly to maintain

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Use a large load size setting to reduce wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits. These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting. Loads with only a few small items need less wash time.

Loading suggestions

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting.

’ LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

2 pair pants

3 shirts

3 pair jeans

1 coverall

Permanent

Press

1 double sheet

1 tablecloth

1 dress

1 blouse

Knits

2 slacks

2 blouses

4 shirts

4 tops

2 dresses

2 pillowcases

Mixed Load

2 double or

1 king size sheet

4 pillowcases

6 T-shirts

2 blouses

6 handkerchiefs

Towels

8 bath towels

8 hand towels

10 wash cloths

1 bathmat

Delicates

2 camisoles

4 slips

4 panties

2 bras

2 nighties

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

3 pair pants

3 shirts

4 pair jeans

Permanent Press

2 double or

1 king size sheet

1 tablecloth

1 dress

Knits

3 slacks

3 blouses

6 shirts

4 tops

4 dresses

3 shirts

2 pillowcases

Mixed Load

3 double sheets

4 pillowcases

8 T-shirts

6 pair shorts

8 handkerchiefs

Towels

10 bath towels

10 hand towels

14 wash cloths

1 bathmat

Delicates

3 camisoles

1 quilted robe

4 slips

4 panties

2 bras

2 nighties

1 baby’s dress

Saving energy

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Use warm or cold wash water for most loads. Use hot water only when washing heavy, greasy soils or whites.

Use cold rinses.

Wash full loads.

Use lower water levels when washing small loads. l l

Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil.

Use your washer during off-peak hours - usually early morning and late evening.

(Ask your power company.)

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Water Guidelines

Selecting water temperatures

WASH WATER

TEMPERATURE+

HOT

54°C (130°F) or above

WARM

32”-44°C

(90”-110°F)

COLD

21”-32°C

(70”-90°F) l l l

SUGGESTED FABRICS

Extra-sensitive colors

Noncolorfast items

Hand washables

COMMENTS l l l

Work clothes

Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels

Diapers l l l

Best cleaning for heavily soiled items

Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains

Prevents graying or yellowing l l l l

Dark/noncolotfast colors

Permanent press items

Nylon, polyester, acrylics, l silks, woollens l

Knits/delicate fabrics l l

Best for lightly soiled to moderately soiled items

Safe for most fabric finishes

Less fading and dye bleeding

Reduces wrinkling l l l

Best for very lightly soiled items

Saves hot water

Best rinse water temperature

The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, on some models, warm rinses are available with hot washes. Warm rinse water provides better water extrac- tion than cold rinse water, but may increase wrinkling when line drying. In cold climates, warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load.

Checking hot water temperature

Your hot water should be 54°C (130°F) or above. If you do not know your hot water temperature, you can check it easily. You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater. To check your hot water:

1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer.

NOTE: If you do not have a faucet at your washer site, collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer.

2. Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the water to check the temperature.

Water hardness

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Many poor washing results can be traced to the hardness of the wash water. To check your water hardness:

City water - ask the city water company.

Well water - ask the local water authority. l l l l

Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon or parts/million. If your water is more than

8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/ million, you should consider:

Installing a water softener.

Using more detergent.

Using a packaged water conditioner.

Not using soap.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 21 “C (7O”F), detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove, and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.

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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

Blankets

(electric or woollen)

Curtains, drapes, slipcovers

Diapers

Elastic, spandex

Flame-retardant clothing

Knits

Pillows, stuffed toys

Plastic, rubber items

Quilts, bedspreads

Scatter rugs

Snowsuits, jackets

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. Use of the

Extra Rinse feature may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.

Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.

NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed.

When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners - absorbency will be reduced.

Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.

Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.

Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam- aged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie.

Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be dried in a dryer.

Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items in a mesh bag.

Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.

Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary.

Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance the load.

Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed.

Use of the Extra Rinse feature may be necessary.

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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

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Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.

Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.

Before treating any stain, find out what kind of stain it is, how old the stain is, what kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric is colorfast. (Check the care label.)

Washing and drying can set some stains.

Start with cold or warm water. Hot water can set some stains. l l

When bleach is recommended, use a bleach that is safe for the fabric.

Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden corner of the item to see if the color is removed. l l

Put the stained area face down on a paper towel or white cloth. Apply the stain remover to the back of the stain. This forces the stain off the fabric instead of through it.

Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help break down some protein stains so they are easier to remove.

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Stain removal guide

STAIN

Alcoholic beverage

TO REMOVE

These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse. Wash.

Blood

Chewing gum

Chocolate or coffee

Crayon ant I candle wax

Cream, milk, or ice cream

Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.

If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.

Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.

Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid deter- gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.

Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained, take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.

Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain remains, apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse.

If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash. continued on next page

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STAIN

Deodorants and anti- perspirants

TO REMOVE

Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo- nia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Fat, grease,

Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. or oil

See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below: l l l

Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.

Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric.

Fruit stains

Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains, cover area with a paste made of all-fabric bleach, a few drops of hot water and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.

Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for fresh stains.

Grass or green vegetables

Ink or ballpoint pen ink

Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least

30 minutes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water tempera- ture and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfast- ness before applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse.

Rewash.

Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.

If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.)

Iron or rust Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.

Ketchup or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a tomato prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak.

Rewash.

Lipstick Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.

Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash.

STAIN

Meat juice,

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Mildew

Mustard

Paint

Perspiration

Scorch

Soft drinks

TO REMOVE

Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash.

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.) An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent mildew, promptly dry laundry after washing.

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Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflam- mable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse. If stain remains, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.

Hand wash paint-stained items.

Water base: Treat stains while still wet. (These paints cannot be removed after they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to flush out paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.

Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner. While stain is still wet with solvent, rub liquid detergent into it. Wash with hottest water safe for fabric.

Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric.

Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, use one of the following treatments:

Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove ammonia odor.

Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove vinegar odor.

Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric.

Rinse well. Wash.

OR

Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.

Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may set stain.

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Troubleshooting

Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 22.

Common laundry problems

PROBLEM

Brown, yellow stains

Dye transfer

Gray whites, dingy colors

Greasy looking spots

Lint

Load too wet after spin

Shrinking

Snags, rips, and holes

Stiff, rough fabrics

Twisting/

Tangling

Wrinkling

Yellow areas

(from body oils)

CAUSE l l

Chlorine staining

Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water l l

Improper sorting

Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle l l l l

Improper sorting

Water temperature too low

Not enough detergent

Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water) l l

Fabric softener poured directly on clothes

Not enough detergent or dispenser not used l l l l

Improper sorting

Paper or tissue in pockets

Pilling being mistaken for lint

Not enough detergent l l

Cold rinses

Cycle stopped before spinning is complete l l

Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing - laundering returns fabric to original size)

Care label directions not followed l l l

Items damaged before washing

Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes); dispenser not used

Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened l l l

Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)

Not enough detergent

Line drying l l

Overloading

Clothes wrapped around agitator l l l

. Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)

Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle

Warm rinse water

Cycle selection incorrect l l

Water temperature too low

Not enough detergent

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Common washer problems

Before calling for service, check these:

Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Has a time-delay fuse been used?

Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?

Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?

Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.

Is the lid closed?

Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?

Is the washer making noises or vibrating?

Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator?

NOTE: Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle. These pauses are normal.

If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 22.

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Reauestim

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Assistance or Service-

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages

20-21. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instruc- tions below.

Gearcase assembly covered by your

1. If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting” section . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the washer, or an authorized

Whirlpool service company.

2. If you need FSP’ replacement parts . . .

FSP is a protected trademark of

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 specifications used to build every new

Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer, or an autho- rized Whirlpool service company.

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Warranty By K.I.C. Limited

K.I.C. warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase that the article identified by the serial label/plate is free of defects in material and workman- ship under normal use and service, subject to the provisions of clauses 1 to 13 herein below:

1 .l At any time within the warranty period K.I.C. will cause to be replaced or repaired any pat-l found by K.I.C. to be defective.

1.2 K.I.C. shall have an unfettered discretion to have a part/parts repaired as opposed to having same replaced.

2. In the event of a defect to an article requiring to be remedied in terms of this warranty, pro- vided the article is in a locality no further than 50 kilometres from a K.I.C. branch or the nearest K.I.C. designated repairer, no charge in respect of travelling expenses will be levied.

Outside the 50 kilometre radius the purchaser will be liable to K.I.C. or the repairer for travel- ling time and travelling expenses in accordance with the prevailing rate of charges from time to time of K.I.C. or its designated repairer (whichever may be applicable), such charges to be levied only as regards the excess kilometres travelled beyond the 50 kilometre radius, the said charges to apply mutatis mutandis to the service engineer’s return journey.

3. Anything to the contrary herein contained notwithstanding, the defect must be due entirely to faulty materials or faulty manufacture.

4. The warranty excludes defects caused to the article arising from a failure to adhere to instruc- tions given in this booklet, incorrect voltages or faults in the electrical power system, damage caused by lightning strikes, misuse or abuse of the article, use of the article for purposes other than that for which it was designed, fire, flood, war, civil disturbance, industrial action, act of

God, or any other cause beyond the reasonable controls of K.I.C.

5.1 K.I.C. shall not, under any circumstances whatsoever, be liable for any damages sustained due to failure of operation or malfunctioning of the article, nor for consequential damages of whatsoever nature, howsoever arising.

5.2 Without derogating from the generality of the aforegoing, K.I.C. shall not be liable for any damages arising from the malfunctioning and/or damage of/to the article arising from foreign objects finding their way into the working parts of the article, e.g. a coin blocking a washing machine pump.

6. The warranty does not apply to fuses, styli, external plugs, cables, globes, plastic, rubber, and glass parts, nor will it apply in the event of an article designed for normal domestic use being used for commercial, industrial, or any other purpose for which it was not designed.

7. This warranty shall furthermore not be applicable should the article be dismantled/serviced/ repaired/modified in any way by anyone other than K.I.C. or its designated repairer or any party authorized by K.I.C. thereto, nor in the event of the defacement or renewal of the serial label/plate.

8. The warranty shall apply to the article only while same is still owned and possessed by the original purchaser and provided that it was purchased and retained for use in the Republic of

South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Transkei, Ciskei, Venda,

Bophuthatswana, Lebowa.

9. Any defective pat-l which has been replaced shall become the property of the repairer.

10. In the case of a cash sale (as opposed to a credit agreement subject to provisions of the

Credit Agreements Act, 1980, or any amending or substituted legislation) this warranty replaces any liability of K.I.C. at common law in respect of latent defects.

11. Repairs effected or parts replaced in terms of this warranty will be subject to warranty only fol the duration of the balance of the original warranty period relating to the article.

12. The purchaser hereby acknowledges that no representations or warranties other than those set out herein have induced the purchaser to purchase thisarticle, or form part of the contract of purchase and sale of this article.

13. Evidence as to the date of purchase must be produced by the purchaser at the material time to obtain the benefit of this warranty.

PART NO. 3360464 Rev. A

0 1995 Whirlpool Corporalton

* Registered Trademark of WhIrlpool. IJ S.A.

Pnnted ,n U.S.A