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LAVEUSE HAUTE
TOP-LOADING
EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE
HIGH EFFICIENCY
CONSOMMATION D’EAU
LOW-WATER WASHER
AVEC CHARGEMENT
USE AND CARE GUIDE
PAR LE DESSUS
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
ET D’ENTRETIEN
Table of Contents Table des matières
WASHER SAFETY .........................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................19
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................3 QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? ................20
CONTROL PANEL AN
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WASHER SAFETY 2
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style washer. Washplate Washplate Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Not all features and cycles are available on all models. the wash cycle will use cooler wash water than the 1 POWER BUTTON selected cycle and may increase the spin speed for Press to turn the washer ON. Pressing once while the faster drying. washer is on will cancel the current cycle. Pressing twice will turn the washer OFF. EXTRA RINSE This option can be used to automatically add a second 2 WASH CYCLE KNOB rinse to most cycles. Turn the Wash
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Dispensers C B A High Efficiency “HE” detergent dispenser Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser A B Add liquid or powdered HE detergent to this dispenser for This dispenser holds up to 3/4 cup (180 mL) liquid chlorine your main wash cycle. bleach. The bleach will be automatically diluted and dispensed at the optimum time during the the wash cycle. This dispenser cannot dilute powdered bleach. NOTE: Fill dispenser only with liquid chlorine bleach. Liquid fabric softener dispenser C Pour measured li
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CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Spin Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Soil Available Cycle Details: Speed: Temp*: Level: Options: Lightly soiled Quick Hot Heavy Extra Rinse Use this cycle to wash small load
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CYCLE GUIDE Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. If using the Eco Monitor, adjust the temperature and spin speed within that cycle to improve energy usage. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Cycle: Items to wash: Wash Spin Soil Available Cycle Details: Temp*: Speed: Level: Options: No clothes in Clean Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the EcoBoost washer
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USING YOUR WASHER 2. Add single-dose laundry packet, Oxi, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals (if desired) 1. Sort and prepare your laundry Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals can be added to the basket prior to adding laundry. NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small laundry products. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. object can pass under
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NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals to 6. Add liquid fabric softener dispensers. They will not dispense correctly. to dispenser Fabric softener dispenser 4. Add HE detergent to dispenser Detergent dispenser Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow manufacturer’s directions for correct amount of Add a measured amount of HE fabric softener based on your load size. Then sele
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Suggested Fabrics Wash Temp 8. Select cycle Hot Whites and pastels Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than Durable garments your hot water heater setting. Heavy soils Warm Some cold water will be added, so Bright colors this may be cooler than what your Moderate to light soils previous washer provided. Cool Dark colors that Warm water is added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve bleed or fade detergents. Light soils Cold Dark colors that Warm wat
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WASHER CARE (cont.) WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. or items. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach replacement on the label with a permanent marker. to the blea
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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 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 leve
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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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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 Solution If you experience Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles Using cycles with a lower spin speed. spinning, loads are with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin still wet (cont.) for your garment. Washer may be tigh
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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.) Load is tangling (cont.) Wash action and/or spin speed too Select a cycle with a slower wash action and slower spin speed. fast for load. Note that items will be wetter than when using a higher speed spin. Wash load not completely Not cleaning or Wa
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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.) Fabric Damage (cont.) Liquid chlorine bleach may have been Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up added incorrectly. bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than recommended by manufacturer. Do not pl
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, 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 Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased. YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMED
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE 19
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QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? Laver avec moins d’eau Détection automatique de taille de charge Une fois que l’on démarre le programme, le couvercle se verrouille et la laveuse entame un processus de détection pour déterminer le niveau d’eau approprié à la charge. Vous entendrez le moteur faire tourner le panier par de brefs mouvements d’impulsion pour bien imbiber la charge. Cette Impulseur Washplate méthode de lavage avec faible consommation d’eau utilise moins d’eau et d’énergie qu’
