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Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER
LAVEUSE AUTOMATIQUE À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL
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Manual de uso y
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Designed to use only HE
High Efficiency detergents.
Conçue pour l’utilisation
d’un déte
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER SAFETY ...................................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ................................................26 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................3 ACCESSOIRES ......................................................................27 CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ......................................4 TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES .......28 USING THE PRECIS
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ACCESSORIES Customize your new washer and dryer with the following Stack Kit genuine Whirlpool accessories. For more information on If space is at a premium, options and ordering, call 1-800-442-9991, or visit us at: the stack kit allows the dryer www.whirlpool.com/accessories. In Canada, call to be installed on top of 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpool.ca. the washer. 15" Pedestal Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and dryer to a more comfortable working height. The l
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES Not all features and cycles are available on all models. 4 2 1 3 6 7 A B C D E 5 NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name. 8 D C A B A Pr ecision Dispense liquid HE detergent cartridge B Powdered HE detergent compartment C Liquid fabric sof
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Soil 7 STEAM CLEAN Soil level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. When The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time you change the soil setting, the cycle time will increase or to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well as a decrease in the Estimated Time Remaining display. steam boost for added cleaning power. An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See the “Cycle For most loads, use the soil level that is preset with the Guide” for
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Dispensing Cycle Status Lights This will light when the detergent is being dispensed. Done Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results. Delay Wash This will light when a delay time has been set. Sensing The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. At each When START is touched, the washer will first perform a stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are self-test on the door lock mechanism and the sensing
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USING THE PRECISION DISPENSE DRAWER 1. Open the dispenser drawer. NOTES: n 2. Add laundry products as described in steps 4–6 in the “Using A small amount of water may remain in the dispensers from Your Washer” section. the previous wash cycle. This is normal. n 3. Slowly close the dispenser drawer. Make sure it is See “About Detergent Concentration” for information on completely closed. detergent concentration. n To ensure you have enough detergent in the dispenser, the display will show t
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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, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash Cycle: Wash Spin Soil Available Cycle Details: using default Temperature*: Speed: Level: Options: cycle settings: Normally soiled cottons, Normal Extra
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Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Items to wash Cycle: Wash Spin Soil Cycle Details: Available using default Temperature*: Speed: Level: Options: cycle settings: No clothes in washer Clean Washer Use this cy
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USING YOUR WASHER First wash cycle without laundry 2. Add single-dose laundry packet, Oxi, Before washing clothes for the first time, fill the HE liquid color-safe bleach, or fabric softener dispenser cartridge and install in the dispenser drawer. Choose the QUICK WASH cycle and run it without clothes. Use only crystals (if desired) HE detergent. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean and the dispenser drawer is ready for use before washing clothes. 1. Sort and prepare
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USING LAUNDRY PRODUCT DISPENSERS 6. Add liquid chlorine bleach NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals to to dispenser (if desired) dispensers. They will not dispense correctly. 4. Add HE detergent Single load Precision powdered Dispense HE detergent cartridge Select detergent dispenser, based on type of HE detergent Add liquid chlorine bleach to the bleach compartment. used (either liquid or powdered). See “Us
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8. Select CYCLE* 10. Select any additional options* To add an option to the cycle, touch its name – Steam Clean, ™ EcoBoost , Fan Dry, Extra Rinse, Cycle Signal, or Control Lock. Turn cycle knob to select your wash cycle. See “Cycle Guide” To remove an option from the selected cycle, touch the option for details on cycle features. again. 9. Adjust settings, if desired* 11. Setting a delayed wash The display will show the default settings for the selected If you do not want to begin a cycl
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12. Touch and hold START to begin 13. Remove garments pr omptly wash cycle after cycle is finished Touch and hold START to start the wash cycle. To pause a cycle in progress, touch START once, then touch and hold again to continue the cycle. To cancel a cycle, touch POWER. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor and rusting of Once you touch and hold START, you will hear the door lock, metal objects on garments. When unloading unlock, and lock again. The wash
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES WASHER CARE (cont.) Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk Cleaning the Inside of the Washer of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses This washer has a special cycle that uses higher water if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. ® volumes in combination with affresh Washer Cleaner or When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of the replaceme
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WASHER CARE (cont.) WASHER CARE (cont.) Removing the Dispenser: Cancellation of Clean Washer Cycle Operation: To remove: If the Clean Washer cycle is canceled by the user after it has been initiated, it may take up to 30 minutes for the washer 1. Pull dispenser drawer out until it stops. ® to purge any affresh Cleaner, chlorine bleach, or other 2. Press down on the release tab and pull straight out to chemistry from the wash system and to adequately rinse any remove the dispenser. remain
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WASHER CARE (cont.) WINTER STORAGE CARE Cleaning the Precision Dispense Cartridge IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer It is recommended that you rinse out the Precision where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in Dispense cartridge when changing detergent types hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving or concentrations, or when the washer will not be used during freezing weather, winterize your washer. for an extended period. To winterize wash
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ABOUT DETERGENT CONCENTRATION REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration or moving: on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the 1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and Precision Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle. connect washer. However, if the detergent bot
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help – In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Error Code Appears in Display Once any possible issues are corrected, touch POWER once to clear the code. Reselect and restart the cycle. Sud (Excess suds) Excessive suds in washer. Washer is Allow the washer to continue. Use only HE detergent. appears in dis
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help – In Canada www.whirlpool.ca 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
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help – In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Solution If you experience 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
