PARTS AND FEATURES. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Starting Your Washer. What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. For a Rinse and Spin, 01990 Whirlpool Parts and features LOAD LAUNDRY CYCLE SIZE INFORMATION CONTROL Thank you for buying a Whirlpool...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using the washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, a sorted load in the washer . Select a LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL (a few small items]...
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Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the selected water level with the selected wash water temper- ature. After filling, the washer will agitate for the selected number...
What Happens in Each Cycle Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number fills before agitation and timing starts, After agitation clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle REGULAR HEAVY Cycle...
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying cycles. In some cycles, water is sprayed the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. DRAIN Agitation NOTE: Always...
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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these fabrics. KNITS GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
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NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics.
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SOAK Cycle Brief periods and soak time help remove heavy stains that need extra pretreatment. mended detergent additive. should lowed SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing soiled loads that require maximum Double detergent when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. NOTE: THE WASHER WILL PAUSE BRIEFLY THROUGHOUT EACH CYCLE. These pauses are normal.
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing laundry. See your laundry Guide for proper use of this cycle.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin When using extra detergent heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Control Knob in. 2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow directions on bottle for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water taps turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. WIPE UP SPILLS with a soft damp cloth as soon as they occur.
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Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is stored or moved during the cold weather... 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of R.V. taps. Disconnect type antifreeze and drain water inlet the basket, hoses.
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