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Use & Care Guide
Smart Top-Loading High Efficiency Low-Water Washer
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W10722869A
W10722870A - SP
Designed to use only HE High Efficiency
detergents.
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  • Page 1 Get the app and connect instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy at www.whirlpool.com/connect If you have any problems or questions, call Whirlpool Corporation Connected Appliances at 1-866-333-4591 Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Washer Safety ....................... 3 Washer Overview ....................4 Connectivity Features Wash ..................5 Performance Features ......................7 Control Panel Connectivity Setup ....................... 9 Cycle Guide ......................... 11 Using Your Washer ....................... 12 Basic Operation ....................... 16 Smart Operation Washer Maintenance ....................
  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    Washer Safety State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Washer Overview Connectivity Features

    Washer Overview — Connectivity Features Wi-Fi connectivity allows your Smart Washer to connect to the Internet and interact with the Whirlpool™ app from your smartphone or mobile device. This connection opens up several Smart options to you: options intended to save you valuable time and energy.
  • Page 5: Wash Performance Features

    Washer Overview — Wash Performance Features Cleaning with Less Water Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level for the load. Initially the basket will start to spin prior to adding water;...
  • Page 6 Dispensers Liquid fabric softener dispenser Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser, if desired. It will dispense automatically at the optimum time. • Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. High Efficiency “HE” detergent dispenser Add liquid or powdered HE detergent product to this dispenser for your main wash cycle.
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Smart Delay, touch CONNECT to override the delay and begin a wash cycle immediately. DOWNLOAD & GO™ OPTION Set a Specialty Cycle or My Cycle in the Whirlpool™ app and download it to your washer. The light above Download & Go™ will illuminate, indicating that the cycle has been received.
  • Page 8 OPTIONS SOIL LEVEL Soil Level (wash time) is preset for each wash cycle. You may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all As you touch the Soil Level pad, the cycle time (minutes) options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset will increase or decrease in the Time/Status display and to work with certain cycles.
  • Page 9: Connectivity Setup

    Wi-Fi status indicator (C) will blink rapidly for 2 seconds and then turn off. Refer to the “Troubleshooting — Connectivity” section of this Use & Care Guide, check any connection instructions for your specific router, and refer to alternate instructions at www.whirlpool.com/connect.
  • Page 10 Connectivity Setup (cont.) NOTE: If this is your first Smart Appliance, you will need to download the Whirlpool™ app and create an online user account. If you already have the app and a user account, please skip ahead to “Register your washer in your user account.”*...
  • Page 11: Cycle Guide

    “How to Wash” selection. See chart below for more details. See “Washer Overview — Connectivity Features” and “Using Your Washer — Smart Operation” to learn about downloading and using additional wash cycles from your Whirlpool™ app. For best fabric care, choose the cycle that How do you want to wash? best fits the load being washed.
  • Page 12: Using Your Washer Basic Operation

    Using Your Washer — Basic Operation WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
  • Page 13: Using Laundry Product Dispensers

    Using Laundry Product Dispensers Add liquid chlorine bleach NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, color-safe to dispenser bleach, or fabric softener crystals to dispensers. They will not dispense correctly. Add to the basket prior to adding laundry. Add HE detergent HE removable detergent tray Liquid...
  • Page 14 Touch POWER to turn on washer Select cycle modifiers Once you select a cycle, the default modifiers or the previously set modifiers for that cycle will be lit. Touch the cycle settings Make sure the dispenser drawer is closed completely, then buttons to change the Soil Level, Spin Speed, and Temperature, touch POWER to turn on the washer.
  • Page 15 Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button for 3 seconds to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the end beep will sound (if set). The Whirlpool™ app will send a “Clothes Clean Notification” (if set). See “Using Your Washer — Smart Operation” on page 16.
  • Page 16: Smart Operation

    The Wi-Fi indicator ( ) will blink for 2 seconds, then go out. If the washer is Wi-Fi connected but the Whirlpool™ app service is temporarily unavailable, Remote Start can be set. IMPORTANT: When using Remote Start to delay a cycle, use only liquid HE detergent in the detergent dispenser and liquid Oxi or liquid color-safe bleach in the TimedOxi dispenser.
  • Page 17: Washer Maintenance

    Washer Maintenance WASHER CARE (cont.) WATER INLET HOSES 2. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk or items. of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses b.
  • Page 18 Washer Maintenance TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER NON-USE AND VACATION CARE 1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. If moving, or not using your washer for a period of time, 2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow follow these steps: WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Connectivity

    • Wi-Fi icon is ON Whirlpool™ app works • Smart Grid icon is either ON or OFF — it is not blinking First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/connect. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer is not connected The washer may be in standby mode.
  • Page 20: Washer Operation

    Troubleshooting — Washer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Vibration or Off-Balance Vibration, rocking, or Feet may not be in contact with the Front and rear feet must be in firm contact with floor, and washer “walking”...
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting — Washer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected Washer won’t run or fill, Check for proper water supply. Both hoses must be attached and have water flowing to inlet valve.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting — Washer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Washer not draining/ Washer may be tightly packed or Tightly packed loads may not allow the washer to spin correctly, spinning, loads are unbalanced.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting — Washer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Not cleaning or Not using HE detergent or using too The suds from regular detergent can prevent washer from removing stains (cont.)
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting — Washer Operation First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/product_help. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Washer not performing as expected (cont.) Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispensers or laundry Do not overfill dispenser. Overfilling causes immediate dispensing.
  • Page 25: Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices

    Connected Appliance Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et (FCC) Compliance Notice d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Industrie Canada.
  • Page 26: Open Source License Usage

    A copy of the source code may be obtained by written request for the software by conditions are met: name to opensource@whirlpool.com, along with the address 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above for delivery. copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 27: Warranty

    DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Whirlpool makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this Warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Whirlpool or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.
  • Page 28: Assistance Or Service

    Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” or visit www.whirlpool.com. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance.

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