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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 washplate wash system washing machine As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the The most striking difference in your new washer is the clothes will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not low-water washplate wash system. The washer automatically indicate that more clothes should be added. adjusts the water level to the load size—no water level selector
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 4 5 3 WASH CYCLE KNOB CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR 1 5 Use the Wash Cycle Knob to select available cycles on your The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles. pauses that are different from traditional washers. CYCLE OPTIONS 2 When you select a cycle, its default settings will light
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LID LOCK If you need to open the lid, press To allow for proper load sensing, the lid will lock and the START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will unlock Lid Lock light will turn on. This light indicates that the lid once the washer movement has stopped. is locked and cannot be opened. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press START/Pause/Unlock again to resume the cycle. CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
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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; • Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled. load them in loose piles around
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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. Pr ess 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 cycle. Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired. When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will light. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to prev
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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 with the must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight proper installation or see 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 Both Hot and Cold water faucets must be turned on. Check that inlet valve screens have not become clogged
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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 Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water th
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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 Laveuse à faible Laveuse traditionnelle consommation d’eau de type agitateur avec impulseur 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 automatiquemen
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES 1 2 4 3 5 On peut aussi ajouter ou supprimer des options pour chaque BOUTON DE PROGRAMME DE LAVAGE 1 programme. Noter que certaines options ne peuvent pas être Utiliser le bouton de programme pour sélectionner les utilisées avec certains programmes, et que certaines d’entre programmes disponibles de la laveuse un programme elles sont préréglées pour ne fonctionner qu’avec certains correspondant à la charge de linge. Voir “Guide de programmes. pr
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LID LOCK (VERROUILLAGE DU COUVERCLE) WASH (LAVAGE) Pour permettre une bonne détection de la charge, On entend l’impulseur déplacer la charge. le couvercle se verrouille et le témoin de verrouillage Contrairement aux laveuses ordinaires, la charge du couvercle s’allume. Ce témoin lumineux indique n’est pas complètement submergée dans l’eau. Un que le couvercle est verrouillé et ne peut être ouvert. nettoyage avec faible niveau d’eau signifie un nettoyage concentré. Plutôt que de d
