Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. Extra Rinse Option For a Rinse and Spin a1987 Whirlpool Parts and features Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question,...
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Additional Safety Instructions ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids other materials in a cool, place where children can’t reach them-in a locked cabinet if possible. ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laun- dry aids - especially warnings precautions.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, a sorted load in the washer . Select 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 HAND WASHABLE (a few small...
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Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling out the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper- ature.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation kinds of fabrics, Numbers on the dial in each cycle agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number before agitation and timing starts. After agitation unt.‘l it points to OFF and the cycle ends REGULAR HEAVY Cycle A cycle...
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. Extra Rinse repeats FILL, RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
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KNITS/GENTLE Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins lightly to moderately soiled delicate fabrics washable knits. SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles Brief periods and soak time help remove heavy soils and certain stains that need extra pretreatment. mended detergent additive. should lowed by a Wash Cycle.
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Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 11). Special care is needed when soaking See your “Laundry Guide” 1 i ISelected 1 rgitation] Level or pre-washing laundry for proper use of this cycle.
Other operating instructions Extra rinse option (automatic) For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR Cycles: Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” position before the REGULAR Cycle starts. The washer will automatically proceed into the extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle.
For a soak or pre-wash For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. ‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, must point to a number Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Add detergent and load to the basket. 2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom- mended on the bottle. 3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans itself.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets 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. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer stored or moved during the cold weather... 2. Put a quart of R.V. 1. Shut off both water faucets, Disconnect or automobile and drain water antifreeze inlet hoses.
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