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®
LARGE CAPACITY
®
THIN TWIN
AUTOMATIC
GAS AND ELECTRIC
WASHER / DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com/canada
LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE
ÉTROITE JUMELÉE ET
AUTOMATIQUE DE
GRANDE CAPACITÉ, À
GAZ ET ÉLECTRIQUE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681,
pour installation ou service le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à www.whirlpool.com/canad
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES WASHER/DRYER SAFETY ............................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE..................................18 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................20 CHECKING YOUR VENT ...............................................................6 VÉRIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION.........................21 WASHE
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WASHER/DRYER 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow RNING: basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS your dryer. Items con
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3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are listed in your Installation Instructions. CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for
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Loading WASHER USE Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the WATER LEVEL selector to the highest setting. Understanding Washer Cycles Larger Capacity Washers When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and Heavy Work Clothes Towels timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; 2 pants 8 bath towels agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. 3 shirts 8
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To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a large load size to provide more Starting Your Washer space (see step 5). 2. Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser, if desired. Fire Hazard Do not overfill. The dispenser holds 3 oz. (94 mL), or a capful Never place items in the washer that are of fabric softener. dampened with gasoline or other flammable Add warm water to fill the dispenser until it reaches the fluids. cro
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6. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled. small load size setting. See “Selecting a Cycle and Time.” Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled. Delicate cycle The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds r
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2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting ( ) to dry most heavyweight and medium DRYER USE * weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.” Starting Your Dryer 3. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to prevent wrinkles. The End of Cycle Signal is par
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Timed Drying Cycle Your dryer offers High Heat in the Timed Drying cycle. Use the Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if some items are damp Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load. after Automatic drying. Timed Drying is also useful for: Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few Bulky items and large loads that require a long drying time. minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle. Damp drying items; turn
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Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup. WASHER/DRYER CARE To wash 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 2. Cleaning Your Washer 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasio
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Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care TROUBLESHOOTING Install and store your washer/dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage WASHER your washer/dryer. If storing or moving your washer/dryer during freezing weather, winterize it. First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Non-use or vacation care the cost of a service call... Operate your washer/dryer only when you are at home. If you will Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate be
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Is there excessive sudsing? Always measure detergent. Follow manufacturer’s directions. Agitator operation If you have very soft water, you might need to use less The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one detergent. direction. Is your voltage low? This is normal. Check your electrical source or call an electrician. Do not use an extension cord. Dispensers clogged (On some models - Accessory) Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems stuck Did you follow the
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Load is wrinkled TROUBLESHOOTING Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin DRYER speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. Did you unload the washer promptly? First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid Unload the washer as soon as it stops. the cost of a service call... Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads Clothes are not drying satisfactorily shoul
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Lint on load Garment damage Is the lint screen clogged? Check the following: Clean lint screen. Check for air movement. Were zippers, snaps, and hooks left open? Is the load properly sorted? Were strings and sashes tied to prevent tangling? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, Were care label instructions followed? synthetics). Also sort by color. Were items damaged before drying? Is the load too big or too heavy? Dry smaller loads so lint can be carried to t
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® WHIRLPOOL WASHER/DRYER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer/dryer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - ON TOP, LID AND GEARCASE ASSEMBLY For second
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE/SÉCHEUSE Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d’alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d’alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de blessures graves à vous et à d’autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d’alerte de
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessures lors de l’utilisation de la laveuse/sécheuse, suivre les précautions fondamentales dont les suivantes : Lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser la Dans certaines conditions, de l’hydrogène gazeux peut laveuse/sécheuse. se former dans un circuit d’eau chaude qui n’a pas été utilisé pendant 2 semaines ou plus. LE GAZ Ne pas placer des articles exposé
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