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®
FRONT-LOADING
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.ca
LAVEUSE
AUTOMATIQUE À
CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service, composez le :
1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site internet à
www.whirlpool.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER SAFETY .........................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE........................................................27 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................4 EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION...................................................28 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Outillage et pièces..........................
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WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DAN
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Pedestal Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights Pliers (that open to 1⁹⁄₁₆" [39.5 mm]) separately for this washer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) or a Flashlight (optional) 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. The pedestal will add to the total height of the washer.
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Location Requirements Selecting the proper location for your washer improves performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” Recommended installation spacing for custom undercounter installation Your washer can be installed under a custom counter, or in a basement, laundry room, closet, or recessed area. See “Drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. System.” Custom undercounter installation - Washer only Companion appliance location requirements should also be
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Recommended installation spacing for recessed or Drain System closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain The dimensions shown are for the recommended spacing. system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See “Tools and Parts.” 2 48 in. * 2 (310 cm ) Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) 3" (7.6 cm) The standpipe drain requir
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Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the WARNING ground path is adequate. Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. Electrical Shock Hazard GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Remove Transport System Connect the Inlet Hoses Insert new flat washers (supplied) into each end of the inlet hoses. Firmly seat the washers in the couplings. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. AB A. Coupling IMPORTANT: Position the washer so that the rear of the washer B. Washer is within approximately 3 ft (90 cm) of its final location. There are 4 blue bolts in the
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Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain Connect the inlet hoses to the washer Connect the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose. C H AB H. Hot water inlet A. Snap either end of the drain hose form to the drain hose at the point where the corrugation begins. C. Cold water inlet B. Bend drain hose over drain hose form and snap into place. 1. Attach the hot water hose to the washer’s hot (H) water inlet valve. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on the To keep drain water from going
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Level the Washer Complete Installation Properly leveling your washer avoids excessive noise and 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the vibration. correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 1. Check the levelness of the washer by placing a level on the top edge of the washer, first side to side, then front to back. 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your new front-loading high efficiency washer, was designed to Heating Element conserve resources and lower your water and energy bills. The This washer has a heating element that automatically heats the washer is designed to determine and then provide the amount of water to the best temperature on select cycles. This enables water needed for the best performance. The time of operation stepped cleaning, a process in which warm water is brought in may be greater for t
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WASHER USE First Wash Cycle Without Laundry Starting Your Washer Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and WARNING run it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ¹⁄₂ the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before washing clothes. For All Wash Cycles Fire Hazard 1. To load washer Open the washer door by pu
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MAX 6. If desired, select the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed To fill dispenser compartments from the washer as soon as it stops. Press END OF CYCLE SIGNAL to select ON or OFF. 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer. 7. To begin the wash cycle immediately 2. Add the desired laundry products to the proper compartment. Select and hold START (for approximately 1 second). 3. Push in the dispenser drawer slowly and completely (to avoid If yo
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Fabric softener compartment Adding items (Letter D in Dispenser Illustration) Add ¼ cup (60 mL) liquid fabric softener to this compartment. You can add items to the washer after the wash cycle has Fabric softener will be automatically dispensed in the final rinse started, if the ADD A GARMENT status light is illuminated. All or in the EXTRA RINSE, if selected. cycles have this feature except Rinse/Spin, Drain/Spin, and Do not fill beyond the “MAX” level. Clean Washer. To add items 1. Se
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Cycles Wash Cycles Sanitary Choose Wash Cycles by rotating the Cycle selector knob to the Use this cycle to clean heavily soiled, colorfast fabrics. This desired cycle. The indicator light for the cycle selected will cycle combines a super hot water temperature and fast speed illuminate. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and tumbling to help ensure the removal of heavy soils and stains. soil levels. It is recommended that you set your hot water heater to 120ºF (49ºC) to en
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See the “Laundry Guide” section for an overview of possible Rinse/Spin options for each Wash Cycle selection. If an option is available with a selected cycle, the light for that Use this cycle to get a rinse and spin only. This cycle combines option will illuminate when selected. fast-speed tumbling and high-speed spin. If desired, you can reduce the spin speed by selecting the speed you want from the If an option is unavailable with a selected cycle, there will be a SPIN SPEED modifi
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Temperature Guide Auto Temp Control ATC (Auto Temp Control) electronically senses and maintains a Wash Water Temperature Suggested Fabrics uniform water temperature. ATC regulates incoming hot and cold water. The ATC is automatically turned ON when a cycle is SUPER HOT Sturdy colorfast fabrics selected. See Preset Cycle Settings table in “Cycles.” Heavy soils ATC works for the wash temperature with Warm and Cold HOT Whites and pastels settings. Heavy soils The Cold rinse temperatures dep
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LAUNDRY TIPS Preparing clothes for washing Sorting Follow these recommendations to help you prolong the life of Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if your garments. they would normally be washed together. Separate lint-givers (towels, chenille) from lint-takers (corduroy, synthetics, Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type permanent press). When possible, turn lint-givers inside-out. of detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” T
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Stain Removal Guide Stain Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested Stain Use Liquid Chlorine or Use suggested Color-Safe Bleach Wash Cycle Color-Safe Bleach Wash Cycle Whitest Whites Whitest Whites ✔ ✔ Ink Grass Cold or Warm Whitest Whites ✔ ✔ Prewash Normal/Casual Blood Tomato Products Warm/Soak Warm/Soak ✔ ✔ Prewash Prewash Whitest Whites Whitest Whites Mud Coffee/ Chocolate Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Cosmetics Deodorants Warm/Soak Normal/Casual ✔ Prewash Heavy Duty Ring around the Collar Dirty Mot
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WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Begin procedure Cleaning the Door Seal/Bellow 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from 2. Be sure the door is closed. the washer. 3. Open the dispenser drawer and immediately add ²⁄₃ cup 2. Inspect the gray colored seal/bellow between the door (160 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. opening and the basket for stained areas. Pull back the sea
