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®
CABRIO™
AUTOMATIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.ca
LAVADORA
AUTOMÁTICA
CABRIO™
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento,
rendimiento, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico, llame al:
1-800-253-1301
En Canadá, llame al: 1-800-807-6777
o visite nuestro si
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Modificadores.............................................................................38 Opciones ....................................................................................39 TABLE OF CONTENTS Controles de funcionamiento.....................................................40 Sonidos normales.......................................................................40 WASHER SAFETY ..........................................................................3 CONSEJOS DE LAVANDERÍA........
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WASHER 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 DAN
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Alternate Parts The parts supplied are in the washer basket. Your installation may require additional parts. If you are interested in purchasing one of the items listed here, call the toll-free Tools needed for connecting the drain hose and water number on the cover or in the “Assistance or Service” section. inlet hoses: If You Have: You Will Need to Buy: Pliers that open to 1⁹⁄₁
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Location Requirements Drain System Selecting the proper location for your washer improves The washer can be installed using the standpipe drain system performance and minimizes noise and possible washer “walk.” (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See Your washer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, “Tools and Parts.” closet, or recessed area. See “Drain System.” IMPORTANT: Do not install or st
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Electrical Requirements Do not ground to a gas pipe. WARNING Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard For a grounded, cord-connected washer: This washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical Do not remove ground prong. shock by providi
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. Remove tape from lid. Open lid and remove foam packing ring from washer tub. Keep foam packing ring in case you Before You Start need to move the washer in the future. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install washer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. NOTE: To avoid floor damage during installation, set the washer onto cardboard before moving across floor. IMPORTANT: Be sure the foam shipping base has been rem
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4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional Laundry tub drain or standpipe drain two-thirds turn. Connecting the drain hose form to the corrugated drain hose A Tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the 4.5" valve. Damage to the valves can result. (11.4 cm) Clear the water lines Run water through both faucets and inlet hoses, into a laundry tub, drainpipe or bucket, to get rid of particles in the A. D
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4. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn. Secure the Drain Hose NOTE: Do not overtighten or use tape or sealants on the 1. Drape the power cord over the console. valve. Damage to the valves can result. 2. Remove any cardboard used to move washer. HOT COLD Beaded tie strap 3. Fasten the drain hose to the laundry tub leg or drain standpipe with the beaded tie strap. See view A or B. 5. Attach the cold water hose to the inlet valve labeled cold. 6. Screw on coup
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3. Lower right front foot until it contacts the floor. By hand, firmly rotate foot as much as an additional 1½ turns. The other three Complete Installation feet have been preset at the factory. 1. Check the electrical requirements. Be sure that you have the correct electrical supply and the recommended grounding method. See “Electrical Requirements.” 2. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 3. Check that
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BENEFITS AND FEATURES Your washer has several benefits and features that are summarized here. Some items may not apply to your model. Suspension System To reduce washer “walk” and “out of balance” conditions, your Benefits new washer combines: 4 Spring damper struts to isolate vibration Auto Water Level This washer senses the load size and composition through a Balance ring at the top and bottom of the wash basket to series of fills and wash motion. It then adjusts the water level for mi
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WASHER USE NOTE: Your washer model may vary from the model shown. Starting Your Washer 1. Place a load of sorted clothes into the washer. See “Laundry Tips.” WARNING Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. Load only to the top of the basket as shown. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. Items should move easily through the wash water. Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can complete
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3. Add color-safe bleach (powdered or liquid) to the detergent dispenser, if needed. Be sure to match powdered color-safe Pausing or Restarting the Washer bleach with powdered detergent or match liquid color-safe bleach with liquid detergent. Add a Garment 4. Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine You can place additional clothing in the wash when the “Add a bleach dispenser, if needed. Bleach is automatically Garment” status light is glowing without sacrificing wash
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Preset Cycle Settings Status Lights Cycle Preset Soil Level* Wash/Rinse These lights show which portion of the cycle the washer is Minutes Temp operating. They also indicate when you can add other garments Whitest Whites 66 Heavy Hot/Cold to the wash load. Heavy Duty 62 Heavy Hot/Cold Normal 40 Normal Warm/Cold Casual/Perm Press 40 Medium Warm/Cold Load is Done Colors/Darks 39 Normal Cool/Cold The Done light stays on until the lid is opened or the Power or Delicate 33 Medium Warm/Cold Paus
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Handwash/Wool Load Size Use this cycle to clean lightly soiled special care garments or for This washer automatically selects Auto for the water level when items labeled as “Machine Washable Wool.” (Check label the cycle is selected. The Auto feature senses the size of the load instructions to make sure that the garment is washable.) This and adds the correct amount of water for the load size. You can cycle uses intermittent-low speed wash action and low-speed also manually change the water l
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Delay Wash (on some models) Deep Clean may be selected as an option with other cycles. See table for details. You can use the Delay Wash feature to delay the start of a wash cycle for up to 8 hours (depending on your model). Cycle Deep Clean 1. Load the washer and fill the dispensers. (Adds time to the wash cycle) 2. Close the washer lid. Whitest Whites Option 3. Press POWER. 4. Select the desired Cycle, Modifiers and Options. Heavy Duty Default 5. Press DELAY WASH. 1H (one hour) will be dis
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Pause/Cancel Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to pause or stop the washer at any Normal Sounds time. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once to unlock the lid and add a Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because garment. Press START to complete the cycle from where it was the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about stopped. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to stop the wash cycle. them. These sounds are normal. The washer will then drain and turn off. During washing If you select the
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To use washer again: 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Water Inlet Hoses Turn on both water faucets. 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. WARNING When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. Vacation, Storage and Moving Care Install and store your washer where it will not freez
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer and Components Washer displaying code messages Noisy, vibrating, off-balance “LF” (Washer is taking too long to fill) Is the washer level? Does the washer rock when pushed Check the following: against the corners? Are the water inlet hoses kinked or clogged? The washer must be level. The front and rear feet must be in Are the water inlet valve screens clear? firm contact with the
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Was the cycle interrupted and then the Deep Clean option Is there power at the plug? selected? Check electrical source or call electrician. The Deep Clean option should be started on a dry load only. Is the indicator on the Cycle control knob properly lined The Deep Clean option cannot be selected after the tub has up with a cycle? started filling with water. Turn the Cycle control knob to the right slightly. Check household plumbing (laundry tubs, faucets, Are the water inlet valv
