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American Heavy Duty
Laundry Products
Installation and user guide
for use in the U.K.
American American
Collection
Collection
Please read this booklet carefully
before installation or use
W10131548B
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool American Heavy duty washer or dryer. We appreciate that this is an important purchase for you and we want to be sure that you get the best performance possible. There are a few differences with these products when compared with conventional European models and it is important that you are aware of them when preparing for the installation. Please pay particular attention to the water pressure requirements and the type of detergent used.
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Washers ElEctrical c onnEction: The power consumption on the washers is very low, an approximate max of 3 amps, and you can connect to a standard 13 amp supply. WtE a r onncEctions Hot and cold fill. You must connect to both hot and cold water 3 supplies. Connection is to a /4" BSP (standard UK thread) tap or a stopcock to shut off the water supply, with a minimum water pressure of 15 PSI*. This is no different from a standard washer. It is important that you have a good supply of hot water
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Dryers El Ectrical c onnEction The heater on the electric model is larger than a standard European model, and the total power required to operate the dryer is more than a normal 13 amp socket can provide. It is therefore necessary to connect the power cable directly into a suitable electrical supply that is rated at 30 amps or above, i.e., a spare cooker box. VEnting The dryer should be vented to avoid excessive buildup of condensation in the room. The venting outlet on the dryer is a stan
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Choosing the correct detergent To obtain excellent wash results, it is advisable to use a product that is specially designed for top loading washing machines rather than a product that is used in front loading automatic washing machines. How to get the best results Sort your clothes according to the garment labels or fabric type. Test articles for colour fastness if they have no wash code. If you mix fabrics, use the programme for the most delicate garment. Dispensing the detergent First
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Using bleach in your washing machine There are two different types of bleach that you can use in the washing machine – safe oxygen bleach or hypochlorite (chlorine) bleach (i.e. general household bleach). If you wish to use bleach, in addition to the detergent, this should be added at the same time as the detergent, once the machine has filled with water. It is important that you do not add the safe oxygen bleach to the bleach dispenser, or the top of the agitator where the fabric condition
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Linting – reasons and remedies Today’s concerns with saving time, money, and energy often result in washing fewer, but larger, loads that have not been properly sorted. Improper sorting may cause numerous washing problems. One of the more common ones is linting. The following information explains what lint is and how to prevent it. WHta is lint ? Short fibres and yarns loosened in the laundering process are known as lint. Linting occurs from loose fibres left in garments after manufactur
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REDEPOSITED SOILS Soil redeposition can also be mistaken for lint. Soil redeposition may look like a grey-white “fuzz” or streak on clothing. DETERGENT RESIDUE Some powdered detergents react with the minerals in hard water to form a whitish residue that can also be mistaken for lint. Some powdered detergents may not completely dissolve (especially with cool wash water), which can be mistaken for lint. How to prevent lint 1. s ort car Eyfull Separate “lint givers”, such as chenille, t
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Suggestions to help reduce linting • Shake out items to remove excess lint and dirt before laundering. • Empty pockets to prevent a tissue from shedding lint throughout the wash load. Turn pockets inside-out. • Turn garments made of “lint-taking” fabrics inside-out before washing. • Use a fabric softener in the rinse water to reduce the static electricity that causes lint to be attracted to synthetic fibres. • You may experience a temporary increase in linting if you are washing new
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W10131548B 09/2009
