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™
High-Efficiency
Laveuse
Washer
de haute efficacité
Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et entretien
WASHER SAFETY .........................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................24
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................3 QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................25
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................4 TABLEAU DE COMMANDE
ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...........................................26
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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
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water Impeller Traditional agitator-style Washer with low-water impeller wash system washing machine The most striking difference in your new washer is the The impeller moves the load through the water while using low-water impeller wash system. The washer automatically less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style adjusts the water level to the load size—no water level selector washer. is needed. Choosing the Right Detergent
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 2 1 3 Recent ClothesColor Bed &Bath Classic Deep Clean Eco Monitor Oxi/ Delay Start Fabric Softener 3 Normal Heavy Duty Clothes Learn More Sound & Display 25 min 35 min Est. Cycle Time Est. Cycle Time 9:25 AM 1 2 POWER BUTTON TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY Touch to turn the washer ON. Touching once while the The easy-to-use touch screen displays cycle information, washer is ON will cancel the current cycle. Touching twice settings and options, and more. To select an option, sim
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Dispensers Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable. See “Maintenance” for instructions on cleaning the dispensers. High Efficiency “HE” detergent dispenser A Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this dispenser for C your main wash cycle. B Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent. Liquid chlorine bleach / Timed Oxi dispenser B Liquid chlorine bleach: This dispenser holds up to 3/4 cup (180 mL) liquid chlorine bleach. The bleac
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CYCLE OVERVIEW The main screen has 5 tabs, each with several cycles. Each tab allows you to select cycles based on what you want to wash, for example, by clothing type, color, or common household items. The RECENT tab lists the last 7 cycles used. To select a cycle, touch the tab the cycle is in, then touch the and arrows until the desired cycle is shown. Simply touch the cycle icon to select. For additional information on each cycle and recommended loads, touch LEARN MORE. 6
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Tab: Cycle: Additional Information This tab shows the last 7 cycles used. When the washer is turned on for the first time, this tab will Recent include a couple popular cycles. The displayed cycles will change as you use your washer. Normal Clothes These cycles allow you to sort and wash loads based on the Clothes type of clothing. Heavy Duty Clothes Office Casuals The Normal Clothes cycle is recommended for washing Undergarments normally soiled cottons, linens, and mixed fabric loads.
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ADJUSTING CYCLES Once a cycle is selected, you will have the option of adjusting wash settings such as wash/rinse temperature, spin speed, and soil level. You may also add options such as Presoak and Extra Rinse, if available for that cycle. You can either go to the Adjust Settings menu to manually select settings for the load, or select Stain Assist, which will calculate the best settings for the stain. Manual Adjustment Stain Assist If you select Stain Assist, the washer will take you thr
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USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Touch POWER to turn on washer • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object Touch the POWER button to turn on the washer. When you can pass under the impeller and become trapped, causing open the lid, the basket light will turn on. unexpected sounds. • Sort items by r ecommended cycle, water temperatur e, and colorfastness. 3. Load laundry into washer • Separate heavily soiled items fr om lightly soiled. • Separate d
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Using Laundry Product Dispensers 6. Add chlorine bleach or Oxi 4. Add HE detergent to dispenser product to dispenser Detergent Bleach Add a measured amount of HE Add chlorine bleach or Oxi laundry boost detergent into detergent dispenser. product to the dispenser. When using IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency powdered chlorine bleach or Oxi products, detergents. The package will be select the Bleach/Oxi option. It is not marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” Low-water washing creat
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8. Select cycle 10. Set a delayed start, if desired Use the touch screen to select the desired cycle. Cycles You can delay the start of the wash cycle by up to 12 hours. are grouped in tabs by type, and the last 7 cycles used Touch the Delay Start button, and drag the time selector to will appear in the Recent tab. Touch the and arrows the desired start time. You may also touch the 15 min. up and to scroll left or right. down buttons to adjust the start time in 15 minute increments.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES Using the EcoMonitor Learn More Touch the Learn More button to display additional details. Your washer features an EcoMonitor, which allows you to When you are finished, touch Done to return to the previous keep track of energy and water savings over time. Using screen. cycles with the Eco option and washing with cold water will raise your Eco rating. Deep Clean Touch to activate the Deep Clean with Heat option. This option adds additional soak and agitation time t
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SOUND & DISPLAY Touching the Sound & Display button will access the Sound & Display menu, where you can adjust preferences Calibrating the touch screen such as date/time, signal volume, display language, screen brightness, and screen calibration. Setting general preferences If you are having difficulty selecting or dragging the correct icons with the touch screen, for example, if you touch one icon but one adjacent to it is selected instead, the touch screen may need calibration. To cal
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES CLEANING YOUR WASHER Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses To keep washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. monthly cleaning procedure: When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of 1. Make sure the washer is empty. replacement on the label with a permanen
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NON-USE AND VACATION CARE Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving during freezing weather, winteri
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TROUBLESHOOTING Alert message screens F code error screens For many common problems that can be easily corrected If your washer experiences a problem, it may display an F without a service call, your washer will display an alert code (an F followed by a two-digit number) and additional message with a code and explanation of the problem, instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions. as well as possible solutions. 16
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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 Vibration, rocking, or Feet may not be in contact with the must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight “walking” floor and locked. against the bottom of the cabinet. Washer may not be level. Check floor f
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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. C
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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 than cycles Using cycl
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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. Load is tangling Washer not loaded as recommended. Load garments in
