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TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC
WASHER
Use & Care Guide
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W10096630
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3 Drain and Spin..............................................................................8 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ....................................................8 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener .....................................................8 WASHER USE...................................
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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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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. A E B F C G D H A.Control panel E.Lid Other features your washer may have F. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser B.Model and serial number label ■ Agitator C.Liquid fabric softener dispenser G.Basket ■ White porcelain basket D.Agitator H.Tub Control panel 4
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WASHER USE SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS Understanding Washer Cycles Heavy Work Clothes When the washer lid is closed and the Cycle Control knob is set to a number or cycle and pulled out, the washer fills (to the 3 pair pants 1 coverall selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer 3 shirts 1 overall begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the 4 pair jeans washer lid down. Delicates During agitation, the agitator creates a continuous rollover ac
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Starting Your Washer 2. (OPTIONAL) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach WARNING will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. ■ Do not use more than 250 mL for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size. No washer can completely remove oil. ■ Follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use. Do not
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6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the Adding bleach to models without a bleach dispenser type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions. starts agitating. Pour diluted bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load. Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some touches. See “Ad
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Hand Washables cycle This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and Selecting a Cycle and Time short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds This section describes the available wash cycles and will help minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. Cycl
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WASHER CARE Cleaning Your Washer Vacation, Storage and Moving Care Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because Cleaning the exterior some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your winterize it. washer to keep it looking new. Non-use or vacation care Cleaning the interior Op
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck ■ Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in WARNING washer? The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe, or is it taped to the standp
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Washer leaks Residue or lint on load ■ Check the following: ■ Did you sort properly? Are the fill hoses tight? Are the fill hose washers properly Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, seated? Is the drain hose clamp properly installed? See the synthetics). Also sort by color. Installation Instructions. ■ Did you overload the washer? ■ Is the sink or drain clogged? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Lint Sink and standpipe must be able to handle 64 L of w
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Load is tangled or twisted ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ■ Did you overload the washer? Before calling for assistance or service, please check The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If should move freely during washing. you still need help, contact the dealer from whom you purchased ■ Did you wrap items around the agitator? the washer, or a Whirlpool designated service company. Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not
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