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TOP-LOADING
LAVEUSE HAUTE
HIGH EFFICIENCY
EFFICACITÉ À FAIBLE
LOW-WATER WASHER
CONSOMMATION D’EAU
USE AND CARE GUIDE
AVEC CHARGEMENT
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
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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 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 Not all features and cycles are available on all models. EXTRA RINSE 1 POWER BUTTON This option can be used to automatically add a second Press to turn the washer ON. Pressing once while the rinse to most cycles. washer is on will cancel the current cycle, pressing twice will turn the washer OFF. DEEP CLEAN with HEATER The Deep Clean with Heater option helps to ensure better 2 WASH CYCLE KNOB soil and stain removal. Deep Clean uses a heater within
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7 WASH TEMP CYCLE MODIFIERS Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up. water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and SOIL LEVEL cold water. Soil Level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric As you press the Soil Level pad, the cycle time (minutes) and soils being washed. For best results and following will increase or decrease in the Estimated Time Remaini
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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. Items to wash: Cycle: Spin Cycle Details: Wash Soil Available Speed: Temp*: Level: Options: Lightly soiled Quick Hot High Heavy Deep Clean Use this cycle to wash small
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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. Items to wash: Cycle: Wash Spin Soil Available Cycle Details: Temp*: Speed: Level: Options: Heavily soiled Whites Hot High Heavy Deep Clean This cycle adds liquid chlori
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USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Add single-dose laundry packet or fabric softener crystals (if desired) Single-dose laundry packet or fabric softener crystals can be added to the basket prior to adding laundry. • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the washplate and become NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding trapped, causing unexpected sounds. laundry products. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. •
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NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly. 6. Add liquid fabric softener to dispenser 4. Add HE detergent to dispenser Fabric softener 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 select detergent into detergent dispenser.
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8. Select cycle 9. Select cycle modifiers Once you select a cycle, the default modifiers for that cycle will be lit. Press the cycle settings buttons to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Wash Temp, if desired. Not all settings are available with all cycles. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care labels instructions Turn cycle knob to choose to avoid damage to your garments. your wash cycle. Estimated Time Remaining will light up Wash Temp Suggested Fabrics with a cycle time. Y
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WASHER MAINTENANCE 10. Select cycle options WATER INLET HOSES Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. NOTE: This washer does not include inlet hoses. See the Installation Instructions for more information. WASHER CARE Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clea
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WASHER CARE (cont.) WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in a. Open the washer lid and r emove any clothing hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving or items. during freezing weather, winterize your washer. b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach To winterize washer: to the bleach compartment. 1. Shut off both water faucets; disc
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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 Vibration, rocking, or Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer “walking” floor and locked. must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be tight against the bottom of the cabinet. Washer may not be level
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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. Solution If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer won’t run or fill, Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to Check for proper water supply. washer stops working inlet valve. 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 If you experience Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles Washer not draining/ Using cycles with a lower spin speed. with high spin speeds. Use the recommended cycle/speed spin spinning, loads are for your garment. still wet (cont.) Washer may be tig
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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
