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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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WASHER SAFETY .........................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................17
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 Washplate Traditional agitator-style Washer with low-water washer washplate wash system As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the The most striking difference in your new washer is the low-water clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not washplate wash system. The washer automatically adjusts the indicate that more clothes should be added. water level to the load size—no water level selector is needed.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 4 5 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR 1 5 The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles. CYCLE OPTIONS 2 When you select a cycle, its default settings will lig
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LID LOCK SPIN To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the Lid Lock The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid is locked and water removal, based on selected cycle and spin speed. cannot be opened. DONE If you need to open the lid, press START/PAUSE/ UNLOCK. The lid will unlock once the washer Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. movement has stopped. This may take several Remov
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USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Load laundry into washer • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature, Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall. and colorfastness. Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the washplate; load them in loose piles around the sides of the basket. • Separate heavily soiled i
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Using Laundry Product Dispensers 3. Add HE detergent to dispenser 5. Add fabric softener to dispenser Detergent tray Fabric softener tray Add a measured amount of HE detergent Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into detergent tray. This tray holds 3 oz. into tray, always follow manufacturer’s directions (89 mL). Do not overfill tray – adding too much detergent may for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. cause detergent to be dispensed into the washe
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8. Select cycle settings 10. Press START/Pause/Unlock to begin wash cycle Once you select a cycle, the default settings for that cycle will be lit. Press the cycle settings buttons to change the Temperature, Press the START/PAUSE/UNLOCK button to start the wash Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance is NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to sensed.When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator wi
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER TRAY Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk You may find laundry product residue in your dispenser of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses trays. To remove residue, follow this recommended cleaning if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. procedure: When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of 1. Pull tray out until you feel resistance. replacement on the label with a perm
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TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving. 3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer. 4. Unplug power cord. 5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket. 6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket. 7. Place packing tr
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer Check the following for Feet may not be in contact must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight proper installation or see with the floor and locked. against the bottom of the cabinet.
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Solution Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to Washer won’t run or fill, Check for proper water supply. inlet valve. washer stops working or wash light remains Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be turned on. on (indicating that the washe
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Possible causes If you experience Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Small items may have been caught in pump or between basket Empty pockets and use garment bags Washer not draining/ and tub, which can slow draining. for small items. spinning, loads are still wet or spin light Cycles with lower spin speeds remov
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 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. See “Using Your Washer” section. Load is tangling Washer not l
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispensers or laundry Do not overfill dispenser, which causes immediate dispensing. operation products dispensing too soon. Always select Fabric Softener option to assure proper dispensing. Load dispensers before starting
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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 Speci ed 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 servi
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE 17
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QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? Nettoyer avec moins d’eau Impulseur Impulseur Laveuse traditionnelle de Laveuse à faible consommation d’eau avec impulseur type agitateur À mesure que la laveuse imbibe et déplace la charge, les La nouveauté la plus flagrante de cette nouvelle laveuse est vêtements se tassent dans le panier. Ceci est normal et ne son système de lavage à faible consommation d’eau avec signifie pas que l’on doive rajouter des vêtements. impulseur. La laveuse ajuste automatiq
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES 1 2 4 3 5 SPIN SPEED (Vitesse d’essorage) BOUTON DE PROGRAMME DE LAVAGE 1 Cette laveuse sélectionne automatiquement la Vitesse Utiliser le bouton de programme pour sélectionner les d’essorage en fonction du programme sélectionné. Les programmes disponibles de la laveuse un programme vitesses préréglées peuvent être modifiées. Sur certains correspondant à la charge de linge. Tourner le bouton programmes, certaines vitesses d’essorage ne sont pas pour
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5 TÉMOINS LUMINEUX DES PROGRAMMES WASH (Lavage) Les témoins lumineux indiquent la progression du On entend le moteur et le plateau de lavage déplacer la programme. À chaque étape du processus, il est possible charge. Contrairement aux laveuses ordinaires, la charge n’est que l’on remarque des pauses ou des sons différents pas complètement submergée dans l’eau. Un nettoyage avec de ceux que l’on remarque avec des laveuses ordinaires. faible niveau d’eau signifie un nettoyage concentré
