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WASHER

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Parts and features

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TEMPERATURE SELECTOR

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MAGIC CLEAN@

LINT FILTER

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MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

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LIQUID BLEACH

DISPENSER

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AGITATOR

- BASKET

- TUB

Remove the Consumer

Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the washer is used.

You should wipe out the basket with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing shipping. or

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: Model Number

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers

(from plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book in the Laundry Information

Center with your “Laundry Guide:’ sales slip and warranty

Service Company/

Phone Number

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.

Your responsibilities

Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” care- fully for important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer... l l l l l l l l is installed by a qualifiedinstaller. is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.* is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain: is properly grounded.* is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers. is properly maintained. is protected from the weather and kept where the tempera- ture will not fall below freezing. is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions” for complete information.

Contents

PARTS AND FEATURES .

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY FIRST :

STARTING YOUR WASHER,

WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

CYCLE .

OTHER OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS ,

Page

2

3

3

4

6

10

For a Rinse and Spin

For a Drain and Spin

For a Pre-Wash

Liquid Bleach Dispenser

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10

10

11

MAGIC CLEAN@ Lint Filter 11

CARING K)R YOUR WASHER 12

13 Winterizing

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 14

I. Before Calling for

Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Before starting your washer:

1. Measure and add detergent

2. Place sorted load in washer.

3. Start washer.

Select a

1. LOAD SIZE

Select WATER

2.

TEMPERATURES

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Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few items] and EX LARGE (a full load].

NOTE: Use the EX LARGE water level for best permanent press results. l l

Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabrics and soils being washed.

All rinses are coldCold rinses save energy and help prevent wrinkles from setting into fabrics.

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LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS

For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the water. Too big a load or too little water can cause wear or tearing of load items.

CAUTION :

DO NOT

OVERLOAD WASHER. h i

‘Approximate fill with load.

EX LARGE (21. 7 gals./B2.1L)*

(18.3 gals./69.3L)*

(15.0 gals./56.8L)*

EX SMALL (11.9 gals./45OL)*

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3. Start the washer

A.

Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise.

B.

Stop on a number in the cycle you want. The numbers are min- utes of wash time. The drawing shows10 minutes of agitation in the REGULAR Cycle.

C.

Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number of minutes.

D.

To stop the washer at any time push in the Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull out the

Control Knob.

What happens in each cycle*

Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns clock- wise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

HEAVY Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con- strutted fabrics that are heavily soiled.

REGULAR Cycle

A cycle for sturdily con- structed fabrics that ore moderately to lightly soiled.

PERMANENT PRESS NORMAL Cycle

A cycle designed for per- manent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled. The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items.

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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin ports of some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with the rinsing

DRAIN

No

Agitation

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SPIN FILL I I RINSE I I DRAIN I 1 SPIN SPIN

PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle

A cycle designed for lightly soiled permanent press and synthetic items. The cool down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items.

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits. A Indi- cates the machine is pausing for a brief soak period.

PRE -WASH Cycle

Use for pre-washing heavily soiled or stained loads that need extra pretreatment before the wash cycle. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soa k additive.

DRAIN

No

Agitation

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SPIN

Speed )

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Rinse

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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics

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DRAIN

No

Agitation

STOPS

Select

Wash

Cycle

WASHER 1

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing

See your “laundry Guide” tar proper use of this cycle. laundry.

Other operating instructions

For a rinse and spin

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You may need an extra rinse and l spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- l tergent can require an extra rinse.)

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to any. on the dial

See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will fill to selected level; agitate 2 minutes; drain and spin.

For a drain and spin

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Your washer can be set to drain and spin out water

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to the bar just before

OFF in any cycle. See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.

For a pre-wash

*TO .Staft pre-wash with agitation, the

Cycle Control Knob must point to the number in the PRE-WASH Cycle.

For best results, use warm water for pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can get stains. l l l l

Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak product.

Push Control Knob in. l

. Turn clockwise to point to the number in the PRE-WASH Cycle?

Pull Control Knob out to start washer.

When the cycle is over, add de- tergent for the next selected wash cycle. The PRE-WASH Cycle should always be followed by a Wash

Cycle. Important: See addltional care Information on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle.

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Liquid bleach dispenser

Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup

(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to ovoid spilling.

1. Load the washer first

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

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

For more information on bleaching, see”Laundry Guide” page 11.

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter

The lint filter in your washer cleans itself. Collected lint is drained away with the wash and rinse water.

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

Caring for your washer

WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses.

AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave the lid up until the basket is dry.

Wipe up spills right away. Spills can dull or damage the finish.

REMOVE SHARPOBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers.

SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should never be put on or in the washer.

Check pockets for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.

SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can damage washer and dryer dials consoles and finishes. Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer.

stored or moved during the cold weather

ON

1. Shut off both water faucets Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses

2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket.

3. Set the washer for a

DRAIN and SPIN

(see page IO). Let it run for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water. r-n

To use the washer again.. .

I. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Connect hoses to the washer

3. Turn on the water faucets.

4. Run the washer through a com- plete cycle with one cup of deter- gent to clean out the antifreeze

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps:

l. Before calling for assistance...

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

If your washer does not fill: l

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? l l l

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Are the water supply hoses kinked?

Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? l l l

If your washer does not spin:

Is the lid closed?

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage?

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? l

If your washer fills and drains with- out running:

Make sure that the Cycle Control

Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle. l l

Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer. If it isn’t...

The washer may seem to be drain- ing during wash and rinse cycles.

Water can siphon out. [See “lnstalla- tion Instructions:‘) l

Are both water faucets open?

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2.

If you need assistance*...

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE s’ serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from:

Continental U.S. . (800) 253-1301

Michigan . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243

Alaska & Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- atron from your appliance ice is necessary, or, if serv- recommend a qualified service company in your area.

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If you need service*...

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TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number(see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow

Pages under:

4.

If you have a problem*...

Call our COOL-LINE service as- sistance telephone number (see Step

2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr Robert Stanley

Division Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 US-33, North

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

‘If you must call or write, please pro- vide. model number, serial number. date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem This infor- mation is needed in order to better re- spond to your request for assistance.

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