Parts and features LAUNDRY Copy your Model and Serial Numbers When you need question, have this information 1. Complete Model (from plate under hinge). 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information Keep this book in the Laundry Center with your “Laundry slip and warranty.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Winterizing IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE I. Before Calling Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance 3. If You Need Service 4. If You Hove a Problem 01986 Whirlpool Corporation care- water freezing. or anyone Page...
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: Select a 1. LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere tween HAND WASHABLE (a few small items) and EX LARGE [a full load).
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3. Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed in and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temperature.
What happens in each cycle* Each cycle has different kinds of fabrics. Numbers agitation time. When the Cycle Control fills before agitation and timing starts, After agitation wise until it points to OFF and the cycle REGULAR HEAVY A cycle for sturdily con- structed fabrics...
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed with the rinsing. WASH NOTE: Always High for permanent cnnnrl use cold rinse water press fabrics. during the Spin parts of on the spinning...
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KNIT /GENTLE SOAK AND PRE-WASH SUPER WASH Cycle Cycle A cycle that gently and spins delicate and washable knits. Cycles Brief periods of agitation and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. Use recom- mended amount detergent...
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1 Agitation 1’ 1 Speed 1’ IAgit&tionI Special care See your”laundry ’ I Speed I ’ I Pre-wash setting begins here, (see pagelo). is needed when soaking Guide” for, proper use of this cycle. The washer will proceed the Regular/Heavy Cycle.
Other operating instructions a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled need more detergent. tergent can require an extra rinse.) Push Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to any. See above drawing. Pull Control Knob out.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. 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 water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes washing. Close metal zippers. both AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside inlet valve Leave the lid up until the basket...
~ Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. stored or moved during 1. Shut off both water faucets. Discon- nect and drain water inlet hoses. To use the washer 1. Flush water 2.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: L Before calling for assistance... Performance problems from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. If your washer does not fill: Is the power supply cord...
Compa- @ for your Whirlpool pro- will fit right and work right, because any- made to the same used to build assistance Yellow...
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T&o01 Home L /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 388531 Printed in U.S.A 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Pulomatlc Washers. Clolhes Dryers Freezers Relrigerator~~reezers Ice Makers. Dlshwashets Bu~lbln Ovens and Surface Un11s Ranges...