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TOP-LOADING
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
HIGH EFFICIENCY
ET D’ENTRETIEN DE
LOW-WATER WASHER
LA LAVEUSE HAUTE
USE AND CARE GUIDE
EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE
CONSOMMATION D’EAU
AVEC CHARGEMENT PAR
LE DESSUS
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Table of Contents
Table des matières
WASHER SAFETY .............................................................2
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ..........................................18
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .......................
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WASHER SAFETY 2
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. This may take several minutes before water is added. You will find a step-by-step description in the “Cycle Status Lights” section. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to Washplate thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses less water and
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 5 4 1 TEMPERATURE 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. and soils being washed. For best results and following the At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe pauses that are
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LID LOCKED RINSE To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn on. This light You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the indicates that the lid is locked and washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener will cannot be opened. be added if the Fabric Softener Added-Yes option was selected. Some cycles will use a spray rinse. If you need to open the lid, press START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock once the
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CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin Cycle Details: Speed**: Sturdy fabrics, colorfast Super Hot High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains items, towels, jeans Warm and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. Wash Cool Water-level sensing process may take longer for some Cold items than for others because the
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USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Add HE detergent • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort garments by recommended cycle, water temperature, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled garments from lightly soiled. Add a measured amount of HE detergent into the basket. • Separate delicate garments from sturdy fabrics. IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents.
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3. Load laundry into washer 5. Add fabric softener, if desired This washer has been designed to allow ® Load garments in loose heaps evenly the use of the Downy Ball to dispense around the washplate. Do not load fabric softener in the rinse cycle. Pour a ® garments directly over the center measured amount of Downy liquid fabric softener into the ® of the washplate; when loaded, the Downy Ball , pull the ring tightly to seal it, and place on top center of the washplate should be of
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7. Select wash temperature 9. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash Once you select a cycle, select the desire wash Temperature cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load by turning the Temperature knob to the desired setting. balance is sensed. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid compl
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES WASHER CARE (cont.) Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses a. Open the washer lid and r emove any clothing if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. or items. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach replacement on the label with a permanent marker. to the blea
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NON-USE AND VACATION CARE REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or moving: or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect washer. 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Before using again, run washer through the following 2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due recomme
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Check the following for Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer proper installation or see floor and locked. must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight “Using Your Wa
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Solution Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won’t run or fill, Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to inlet washer stops working valve. or wash light remains Both hot and cold water faucets must be turned on. on (indi
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Possible causes If you experience Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ Empty pockets and use garment bags Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket spinning, loads are for small items. and tub, which can slow draining. still wet, or spin light Using a cycle wi
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Sand, pet hair, lint, etc. Heavy sand, pet hair, lint, and Add an Extra Rinse to the selected cycle. on load after washing detergent or bleach residues may require additional rinsing. Load is tangling Washer not loaded as re
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Fabric Damage Sharp items were in pockets during Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before wash cycle. washing to avoid snags and tears. Strings and straps could have tangled. Tie all strings and straps befor
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated serv
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE 18
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QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? Nettoyer avec moins d’eau Détection automatique de taille de charge Une fois que l’on démarre le programme, le couvercle se verrouille et la laveuse entame un processus de détection pour déterminer le niveau d’eau approprié à la charge. Cela peut prendre plusieurs minutes avant que l’eau ne soit ajoutée. Voir la description pas-à-pas dans la section “Témoins lumineux de programme”. Plateau de lavage Vous entendrez le moteur faire tourner le panier par de br
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES 1 2 3 5 4 1 4 TEMPÉRATURE BOUTON START/PAUSE/UNLOCK (mise en marche/pause/déverrouillage) La fonction de contrôle de température détecte et maintient Appuyer sur ce bouton pour démarrer le programme une température uniforme de l’eau en régulant le débit sélectionné, puis appuyer de nouveau pour suspendre d’arrivée d’eau chaude et d’eau froide. le programme et déverrouiller le couvercle. Sélectionner une température de lavage en fonction du type RE
