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LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT
TOP-LOADING
PAR LE DESSUS
WASHER
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET
USE AND CARE GUIDE
D’ENTRETIEN
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Table of Contents Table des matières
WASHER SAFETY .........................................................2 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................17
WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................3 QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................18
CONTROL PANEL AND FEA
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WASHER SAFETY 2
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WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? Choosing the Right Detergent Cleaning with Less Energy Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash system, along with less water will create too much sudsing with a regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES 3 2 1 5 4 Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary. 1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL 5 CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or and soils being washed. For best results and
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WASH SPIN You will hear the motor and agitator moving the load. The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for During the first stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water proper water removal, based on the selected cycle and will partially fill the washer and then begin to move the spin speed. load. It is normal to have the sensing light on during this DONE stage. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on. several second pau
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CYCLE GUIDE For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Cycle: Spin Items to wash: Temperature*: Cycle Details: Speed: Lightly-soiled Casual Hot Low Use this cycle to wash lightly-soiled loads of no-iron fabrics no-iron fabrics Warm such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, Light and synthetics Cool Lights permanent press, and blends. Cool Darks Cold Machine-wash Delicate Hot Low Use
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USING YOUR WASHER 1. Sort and prepare your laundry 2. Add HE detergent or single-dose laundry packet • Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing unexpected sounds. • Sort items by r ecommended cycle, water temperatur e, and colorfastness. • Separate heavily soiled items fr om lightly soiled. • Separate delicate items fr om stur dy fabrics. Add a measured amount of HE detergent or single-dose laundry • Do no
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3. Load laundry into washer 5. Add fabric softener, if desired Load garments in loose heaps evenly Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric around basket wall. For best results, do softener into dispenser; always follow not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap manufacturer’s directions for correct amount MAX FILL large items such as sheets around the of fabric softener based on your load size. agitator; load them in loose piles around Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser
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8. Select options 7. Select Temperature Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature Select the desired cycle options. If you are using fabric softener, be sure to select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option. by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting based on your load. All rinses are tap cold. Select Deep Water Wash option for higher water level than other cycles, which can be used with Super Wash cycle only. NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instr
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WASHER MAINTENANCE WATER INLET HOSES WASHER CARE (cont.) 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 REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps: or moving: 1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer. 1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and connect washer. 2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid flooding due to water pressure surge. 2. Before using again, run washer throu
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Feet may not be in contact with the Check the following for Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and proper installation or floor and locked. washer must be level to operate properly. Jam nuts must be see “Using Your tight
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Solution If you experience Possible Causes Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Plug power cord into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Washer won’t run Check proper electrical supply. or fill, washer stops Do not use an extension cord. working or wash light Ensure there is power to outlet. remains on (indicatin
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Possible causes Solution If you experience Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Dry spots on load High speed spins extract more The high spin speeds combined with air flow during the final after cycle moisture than traditional top-load spin can cause items near the top of the load to develop dry wash
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. www.whirlpool.com/help - In Canada www.whirlpool.ca Possible Causes Solution If you experience Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or Not using HE detergent or using too The suds from regular detergent can keep washer from operating removing stains (cont.) much HE detergent. correctly. Use only HE detergent. Be sure to measure correctly.
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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 17
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QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? Nettoyer avec moins d’eau Choix du détergent approprié Utiliser uniquement des détergents Haute efficacité. L’emballage portera la mention “HE” ou “High Efficiency” (haute efficacité). Ce système de lavage, utilisant moins d’eau, provoquera trop de mousse avec un détergent ordinaire non HE. Il est probable que l’utilisation d’un détergent ordinaire prolongera la durée des programmes et réduira la performance de rinçage. Ceci peut aussi entraîner des défail
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TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES 3 2 1 5 4 Certains programmes et options ne sont pas disponibles sur certains modèles. L’apparence des appareils peut varier. 1 COMMANDE DE TEMPÉRATURE 3 BOUTON DE PROGRAMME DE LAVAGE La fonction de contrôle de température détecte et Tourner le bouton de programme de lavage pour maintient une température uniforme de l’eau en régulant sélectionner un programme correspondant à la charge le débit d’arrivée d’eau chaude et d’eau froide. de linge. Voir
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5 RINSE (RINÇAGE) TÉMOINS LUMINEUX DES PROGRAMMES On entend des sons similaires à ceux entendu lors du programme de lavage à mesure que la laveuse rince et déplace la charge. Pour les programmes utilisant un Les témoins lumineux indiquent la progression du rinçage par vaporisation, on entend l’eau pénétrer dans programme. À chaque étape du processus, il est possible la laveuse tandis que la cuve tourne, ce qui permet à que l’on remarque des pauses ou des sons différents de l’eau de rinçag
