Whirlpool 8LSR5233EZ0 Washer User Manual

UseAndCare

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

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

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

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

Starting your washer ........... 5

Stopping/restarting your washer ........................ 7

Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature ................. 7

Using rinse and spin ........... 9

Using drain and spin ........... 9

Understanding normal washer sounds.. .................. 9

Understanding what happens in each cycle ...... 10

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter.. .. 10

Adding liquid chlorine bleach.. ................ 11

Adding liquid fabric softener ................... 11

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

Laundry Tips .........................

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

Troubleshooting

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

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Warranty

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EASY-TO-USE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

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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 informa- tion 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 with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

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 hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to ersons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the

*Read all instructions before using the washer.

@Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

ADO not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

*Under certain conditions, hydro- gen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

~DO not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervi- sion of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

@Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, re- move the door.

.Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving.

.Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

ADO not tamper with controls.

@Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and

Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

@See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

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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, Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.

Extra rinse selector in .G\ \

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Wash temperature selector

(PP. 6, 7)

(P. 6)

Cycle conb, rol knob

(PP. 6-g)

Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser

(P. 11)

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Model and serial number plate

(under lid)

A Basket

MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter

(bottom of washer basket)

(P. 10)

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Control Panel

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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.

Explosion Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Starting your washer

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

. Sort and load clothes as described on pages 13 and 14.

If desired, you may also add color safe bleach.

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the bleach dispenser. See page 11. l

Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser.

See page 11.

4. Close the washer lid.

Liquid fabric softener dispenser bleach dispenser continued on next page

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

The Load Size selector has 3 load size settings: Small/Quick Wash, Medium, and Large.

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

Selector to the desired new setting.

6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, set the

Extra Rinse selector to On to add an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle.

Quick

Medium

Load Size

Extra Rinse

7. Select a wash temperature with the

Wash Temperature selector. The selections are color-coordinated with the cycles on the Cycle Control Knob so you can select a water temperature that matches the type of fabric and soils being washed. See page 8. l

Three wash temperatures are available: Hot, Warm, and Cold.

All rinses are cold.

8. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the color-coordinated wash cycle you want. See page 8.

Wash Temperature

9. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer.

Stopping/restarting

*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.

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Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature

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This section shows how to select a wash cycle, time, and temperature. The labels next to the selections on the Wash Tem- perature selector are recommended wash cycles, load colors, and types of loads to use with each temperature. To use your washer, simply choose the cycle on the

Cycle Control Knob that corresponds with the one you chose on the Wash Tempera- ture selector. The selections are color- coordinated to make washing easier.

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

All cycles feature cold rinses.

Refer to page 9 to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle. l

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

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Wash Temperature

Wrinkle Resist

Heavy Cycle

Use the 15-minute Heavy cycle for cleaning large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics, or large loads that are heavily soiled. After the Heavy cycle is completed, the washer automatically advances into the Normal cycle.

Normal Cycle

The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, high agitation speeds, and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics.

Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time, depend- ing on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled.

P. PressjWrinkle Resist Cycle

The P. Press/Wrinkle Resist cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. Select

6 or 9 minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is lightly or moderately soiled.

Delicate Cycle

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

Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. Use this g-minute cycle for cleaning moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.

Quick Wash Cycle

The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal, while providing shortened wash/rinse, drain, and spin times. Use this 6-minute cycle with a low water level and a warm wash to quickly clean a few lightly soiled items.

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Using rinse and spin

NOTE: An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles. See page 6.

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed.

1. To add an extra rinse, push in the Cycle

Control Knob and turn clockwise to Rinse, as illustrated.

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to 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.

Understanding normal washer sounds

Your new washer may make sounds that

During drain your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. Don’t be; most of them are normal.

The rate that water is drained from your washer depends on your installation. If water

The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them. is drained quickly from the washer, you may hear air being pulled through the pump. This happens during the end of draining.

During washing

When you select a small load size setting for a small wash load, your washer has a lower water level. With this lower water level, you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator.

After drain and before spin

When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging.

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Understanding 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 occurs with the washer lid up or down.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.

During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTION* agitator creates a continuous rrl rollover action that orovides a thorough cleaning of the wash load. l l

NOTES:

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

A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Heavy, Normal, and

P. Press/Wrinkle Resist cycles.

WASH

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RINSE

Fill

Wash selected time Rinse t4

Drain+

No agitation t The P. Press/Wrinkle Resist cycle partially drains, fills, agitates briefly, and drains.

Spin

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Drain-No agitation

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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 par-l 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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Adding liquid chlorine bleach

Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load.

Always measure liquid 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.

1. Load the washer.

2.

Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip, or run down into washer basket. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

3.

Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted automatically during wash part of cycle.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid chlorine bleach use only.

Adding liquid fabric softener

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 cross bar in 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, as illustrated. l l

To remove the dispenser, grasp the top of the dispenser with both hands.

Squeeze and push upward with thumbs to remove.

Clean dispenser by holding under water faucet. Replace after cleaning.

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.

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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

Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills q

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Do not put sharp or metal objects in your like new. 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 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo- rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.

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

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 quart (1 L) 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 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

Non-use or vacation care

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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:

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 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.

Empty pockets and turn them inside out. l l l l

Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.

Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing

Stains” on pages 17-l 9.)

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

Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt.

Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling. 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, perma- nent press). When possible, turn lint givers inside out. l l

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

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

Loading

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Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the q top of the basket (top row of holes). Do not wrap items around the agitator. Items should move easily through and wrinkle-free results. Items should sink wash water for best cleaning 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

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

Mix large and small items in each load.

Load evenly to maintain

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) balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin. l l

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.

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Loading suggestions

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

SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work

Clothes

3 pair pants

3 shirts

4 pair jeans

Permanent Press

2 double or

1 king size sheet(s)

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 bath mat

Delicates

3 camisoles

1 quilted robe

4 slips

4 panties

2 bras

2 nighties

1 baby’s dress l l l

Saving energy

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

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+ SUGGESTED FABRICS

HOT

130°F (54°C) or above

WARM

90-l 10°F

(32-44°C) l l l

Work clothes

Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels

Diapers l

DarkInoncolorfast colors

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Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens

Knits/delicate fabrics

COLD

70-90°F

(21-32”(Z) l l

. Extra-sensitive colors

Noncolorfast items

Hand washables

+ The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures.

COMMENTS l

Best cleaning for heavily soiled items l

Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains

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Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items l

Safe for most fabric finishes l l

Less fading and dye bleeding

Reduces wrinkling l

Best for very lightly soiled items l

Saves hot water l

Best rinse water temperature

Checking hot water temperature

Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) 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.

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70°F (21 “C), detergents do not dissolve well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove, and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling.

Water hardness

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

City water - ask the city water company. l

Well water - ask the local water authority.

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

8 grains/gallon or more than 137 parts/ million, you should consider: l l

0 Installing a water softener.

Using more detergent.

Using a packaged water conditioner. l

Not using soap.

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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 woolen)

Curtains, drapes, slipcovers

Diapers

Elastic, spandex

Flame-retardant clothing

Knits, washable

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. Two rinses 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 knits 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.

An extra rinse may be necessary.

Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than

1 rug at a time. If washing only 1 rug, add bath towels to balance the load.

Wash only 1 or 2 items at a time. You may need to stop the washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed.

An extra rinse 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. l

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.) l

Washing and drying can set some stains. l

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

. 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

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. l

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

Stain removal guide

STAIN

Alcoholic beverage

Blood

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.

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.

Chewing gum

Chocolate or coffee

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.

Crayon and Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or candle wax 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.

Cream, milk, or ice cream

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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1 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 color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

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Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it

(including cooking oils).

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Doing so can result in death or fire.

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Fat, grease, Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. or oil For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below: l

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

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 color safe 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

Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 min- utes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner.

If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

Ink or ballpoint pen ink

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.

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STAIN

Ketchup or tomato products

Lipstick

Meat juice, egg

Mildew

Mustard

Paint

Perspiration

Scorch

Soft drinks

TO REMOVE

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

Rewash.

Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.

Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still remains. rub with liauid deteraent. Wash.

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 a color safe 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.

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. 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 CAUSE

Brown, yellow stains l

Chlorine staining

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

Dye transfer

Gray whites, dingy colors

Greasy looking spots

Lint

Load too wet after spin

Shrinking

Snags, rips, and holes

Stiff, rough fabrics 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. 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

Items damaged before washing

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

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

Twisting/

Tangling

Wrinkling

Yellow areas

(from body oils) l

Overloading l

Clothes wrapped around agitator l l

Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)

Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle l

Cycle selection incorrect l

. Water temperature too low

Not enough detergent

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Common washer problems

Before calling for service, check these:

Is the lid closed? b2J

Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?

Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage?

Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?

Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?

Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer? It must be higher for proper operation.

Is the washer making noises (see page 9), 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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Requesting Assistance or Service

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. When calling an autho- rized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Performance problems often result from things you can find and fix without tools of any kind.

Please check “Troubleshoot- ing” on pages 20-21 before calling for assistance. It could save you the cost of a service call.

2. If you need service . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company.

3. If you need FSP* replace- ment parts . . .

FSP is a registered 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 pur- chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company.

Gearcase assembly covered by your

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WHIRLPOOl

Automatic Washer Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE an authorized Whirlpool service company.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. The gearcase

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE assembly is shown in the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.

FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust.

LIMITED TEN-YEAR

WARRANTY

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack, or fail to contain water, due to defective materials or workmanship.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your washer.

2. Instruct you how to use your washer.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

B. Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to your washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.

F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.

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