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Parts and features

LINT SCREEN

DRYER DRUM

WASHER CONTROLS

SELECTOR SWITCH

DRYER CONTROLS

WASHER LID LATCH gF’;Lq-JAL EXHAUST

LINT FILTER

BASKET

AGITATOR

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Remove the Consumer Buy

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

You should wipe out the washer basket and dryer drum with a damp cloth be- fore using to remove dust from storing or shipping.

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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

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

1. Complete Model and Serial Num- bers (from the plate located OS shown).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces.

Keep this book. your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place. There is no warranty registration to return.

Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for in-warranty service.

Complete Model Number

Complete Serial Number

Purchose Dote

Service Company and

Telephone Number

Contents

Your Responsibilities.

Safety

Before Using Your

Washer l

Dryer.

WASHER

Starting Your Washer..

What Happens in Each

Cycle..

Other Operating

Instructions

Cleaning the Lint Filter..

DRYER

Starting Your Dryer.

Selecting a Cycle.

Drying Tips..

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3 lint Screen,,

4 lint Removal,.

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WASHER l

DRYER

Caring for Your

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Washer l

Dryer..

Cleaning Dryer Interior

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Vocation Care

Winterizing

If You Need Service or

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Assistance

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2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem m,nor \A,ki~lr.rr~l ~..~r.rr~-+iAw.

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Your responsibilities

Read thisUse and CareGuide”and your”Laundry carefully for important use and safety information.

Guide”

You are personally responsible for Installation. Have your washer /dryer installed by a quallfled installer and make sure that it has been..

1. Installed exactly according to the”lnstallation including _.

Instructions,” l l proper electrical supply, outlet and grounding;* proper water supply, plumbing fixtures and drain;*

. proper dryer exhausting system. *

2. Installed and leveled in a room where.. l there is adequate ventilation and protection from weather; l l the floor is strong enough to support the weight;

The temperature is above 4BF (7.2 C] because..

-the dryer will not operate properly at cold temperatures.

-freezing temperatures can damage the washer.

*Refer to the”lnstallatlon Instructlons”for complete informatlon.

You are personally responsible for proper use of your washer /dryer. You must be sure that it is.. .

1. Used only by those who understand how to operate it properly.

2. Properly maintained and used only for jobs expected of home washers and dryers.

You are personally responsible for the safe use of your washer /drver.

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DO NOT try to service this appliance unless it is unplugged or the electrlcal power has been turned off.

Before using your

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For best washing and drying results, you must take some very important steps before, during and after each load:

1. Prepare and sort each load for washing (“Laundry Guide,” pages 4-5).

2. Measure and add detergent or soap to washer (“Laundry Guide,” pages

9-10).

3. Load the washer properly (“Laundry Guide,” pages 6-7).

4. Select the water temperature, load size and cycle recommended for the fabrics before starting the washer (“Use and Care Guide,” pages 6-7).

5. Add other laundry aids to the washer according to instructions (“Laundry

Guide,” pages 11-13).

6. Properly sort the load for drying (“Laundry Guide,” pages l&19].

7. Select the right drying cycle and time for the fabrics (“Use and Care

Guide,” page 12).

8. Remove and hang or fold items lmmedlately after drying.

Starting your washer

Before starting your washer, be sure you have measured and added detergent, and have put in a properly sorted load as recommended

Your “Laundry Guide:’ in

Position

1. SELECTOR SWITCH

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Move Selector Switch to WASHER position. Washer will not operate when switch is in DRYER position.

Select WATER

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TEMPERATURES

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

The water level can be set for EX

SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE loads.

Select the water level that matches the load size.

See your “Laundry Guide” for details on load sizes.

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 tear items.

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

Recommended wash temperatures can be found in your “Laundry Guide:’

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‘Approx~mole 1111 wth load

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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME;

Start the washer

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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 minutes of wash time The drawing shows 8 minutes of agltatlon In the REGULAR HEAVY

Cycle.

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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 far the selected number of minutes.

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

Control Knob.

To set the controls for a rinse and spin, a drain and spin, or a soak or pre- wash, see page 10.

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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 outthe washer fills before agitation and timing starts, After agitation starts, the knob turns

REGULAR HEAVY Cycle

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle

1 A special cycle with the ff 10

4 necessary cool-down rinse permanent press

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which helps keep wrinkles from setting into Permanent

Press and some synthetic fabrics.

FILL w&d nr level

WASH

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High n Speed

KNITS/GENTLE Cycle

A cycle that gently washes and spins delicate items and washable knits. Wash nylon hose in a net laundry bag.

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SOAK Cycle

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Off soak

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Periods of agitation and soaking time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom- mended amount of de- tergent. The SOAK Cycle should always be followed by a Wash Cycle.

clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.

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

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.

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Pre-wash setting begins here (see pagelo)

Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing

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

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Other operating instructions

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For a rinse and spin

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You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- 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 with cold water, agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.

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For a drain and spin

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Your washer can be set to drain l and spin out water.

Push Control Knob in. l l

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OFF. See above drawing.

Pull Control Knob out.

The washer will drain and spin.

For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 and 9.

For a soak or pre-wash

For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing soiled laundrv. l l

Use enough detergent or pre-soak product for a single load.

Push Control Knob in.

Turn clockwise to point at a number in the SOAK CYcle.

Pull Control Knob out.

When the cycle is over, add de- tergent for the next selected wash cycle. Important: See additional care intormation on page 7 of your

“Laundry Guide!’

Set the washer and start the next selected wash cycle.

To start the soak or pre-wash with agitation, the Cycle Control

Knob must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.

Cleaning the lint filter

Water runs through the lint filter whenever the washer agitates.

Check it often to make sure it’s clean and is filtering at its best.

To remove it for cleaning, press the release and pull straight out. Instruc- tions for cleaning are printed on the bottom of the filter.

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Starting your dryer

Before starting your dryer, be sure laundry is sorted and loaded properly (see your “Laundry Guide”]. Be sure the door is tightly closed.

Position

1. SELECTOR SWITCH

Select

2. CYCLE and TIME

Move Selector Switch to DRYER position. Dryer will not operate when switch is in WASHER position,

Turn the Control Knob either way to point to the time setting you want in the cycle You want.

To stop and

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. restart the dryer

The dryer will start tumbling

You push the START Button. when

To stop, open the door (or turn the

Control Knob to OFF).

To restart, close the door and push the START button.

The Cycle Control Knob should point to OFF when the dryer is not in use.

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Selecting a cycle

Dryer Cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles:

REGULAR HEAVY-The heat is ott during the last 5 minutes of tumbling.

The load is cooled down for more comfortable handling.

AIR - No heat. This cycle IS useful when drying heat-sensitive items or when flutting pillows and bedding or dusting sheers and curtains.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS

HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT - Shirts, dresses, sheets, diapers, towels, work clothes

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats, etc.

MEDIUMWEIGHT -

Shirts, uniforms, dresses, slacks, etc

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -

T-Shirts, slacks, polo shirts, etc.

LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETt% FIBERS (polyester, acrylic. etc ) AND BLENDS -

Lingerie, blouses, dresses, etc

DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FABRICS -

Sheer Curtains [2 or 3 panels)

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS

Pillows, bras, etc.

Plastic shower curtains, ta’brecjoths

Rubber backed rugs.

Olefin. polypropylene. sheer &ion

SUGGESTED CYCLE

REGULAR HEAVY

REGULAR HEAVY

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS

PERMANENT PRESS

AIR

AIR

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Drying tips

Drying times Mixed loads

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Drying times will vary depending amount of moisture in the clothes. on: type and weight of the fabric. size of the load. room temperature dryer. around the temperature of the wash rinse water. amount of lint in the lint screen.

NOTE: 120 volt dryers have longer drying times.

See page19 in your”Laundry

Guide” for more information.

DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and can damage some fabrics.

When drying a load with different kinds and weights of fabrics, use the cycle suggested for the lightest fab- rics. When the dryer stops, remove dry items and reset the control.

To help reduce as tumbling important wrinkling, for permanent knits and other synthetic take the load from the dryer as soon stops. This is very press, fabrics.

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Lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen b ‘locked by lint can increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD.

The lint screen is inside the dryer p drum, on the stra back wall.

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1. Use the finger holes to pull the lint screen straight out.

0 WARNING: DO NOT run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged or missing.

Doing so can cause over- heating, can damage fabrics and can be a FIRE HAZARD.

2. Lightly squeeze the body, as shown, while pulling the cover off.

3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

DO NOT rinse

Squeeze body; pull cover off. or wash the screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.

4. Replace the cover on the body of the lint screen.

5. Push the lint screen straight back in until it clicks into place.

Lint removal

Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a fire hazard.

This lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more otten, dependlng on dryer usage.

Cleaning should be done only by a qualified service person.

1. Remove back panel from dryer,

2. Avoid touching thermostats, wires, terminals and heater box.

3. Remove lint from shaded area

- see art - with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.

4. Replace back panel. Recon- nect , exhaust duct, etc.

Level the washer/dryer.

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Avold electrical shock hazard-unplug power supply cord or turn off electrlcal power. a

Avoid injury or damage-do put hands Inside cabinet. not

Metal edges may be sharp.

Make sure dryer is cool.

Heat Element Terminals

Caring for your washer

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Sharp or heavy objects should never be put on or in the washer or dryer Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc

When not washing, keep both water faucets turned off This takes the pres- sure off the water inlet valve and hoses.

Some pretreatment products can damage dials, consoles and finish.

Do not use these products on or near your washer or dryer.

Cleaning dryer interior

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Never use the washer to... soak for more than 2 hours soak with chlorine bleach. soak with vinegar or other acids. soak or store urine soaked clothes.

Never leave or store wet, damp or dry laundry in your washer or dryer. such a denim blue jeans or bnghtly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. If the interior is discolored, clean with one of the following methods to avoid staining later load items,

Powdered laundry detergent and very warm water

Atter washing, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.

Leave washer lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe up all spills. Spills allowed to remain may dull or damage the finish.

Remove loose and sharp objects from pockets and cuffs before washing or drying - pins, buckles, etc. Close metal zippers. oughly with a damp cloth. Tumble a load of rags. -OR- liquid spray household cleaner

Spray on stained area. Rub with a ic

Vacation care

1. Turn off both water faucets to take pressure off inlet valves and hoses.

2. Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power supply.

3. Clean lint screen and lint filter.

Winterizing

Install and store your washer/dryer where it won’t freeze. Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can damage it. If your washer, dryer is stored or moved during freezing weather, winterize it.

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

2. Put a quart of automobile-type antifreeze in the basket. drain and spin set- tlng [see page 10) for a bout 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and water.

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses.

2. Reconnect water in- let hoses.

3. Turn on both water faucets.

4. To clean out anti- freeze, run washer through a complete cycle with a cup of detergent.

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: l. Before calling assistance... for

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

If your washer does not fill:

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

Are both water faucets open?

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?

Is Selector Switch set in the WASHER position? l l

It your washer does not spin:

Is the lid closed?

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

If Your washer drains at the wrong time:

The drain hose should be at least 28 inches above the floor and secured

The drain hose should not fittight- ly in the drain pipe.

Make sure that the Cycle Control

Knob is pointing to a number in the cycle.

Make sure the drain hose is higher than the water level in the washer. If l l 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 l l l l l l l

If your washer stops during the per- manent press cycle:

Remember, the washer will stop for about 2 minutes after the partial drain during the cool-down period in this cycle.

If your dryer does not run or heat:

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

Is the door closed tightly?

Did you push START?

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

The AIR setting is without heat.

The last minutes of heat settings are wlthout heat. See page 12.

Is Selector Switch set in the DRYER position? l

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

If drying times seem too long:

Is the lint screen clean?

Is the room cold?

See page 13 of this book and page

19 of your “Laundry Guide:’

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If you need assistance*...

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from:

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

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

Alaska 81 Hawaii (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

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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. Stephen E. Upton

Senior Vice President

Whirlpool Corporation

Administrative Center

2000 US-33, North

Benton Harbor, Ml 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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