These can damage the finish. See ‘Important Safety Instruc- tions’ on page 3. Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form bebw.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrkal shock, or injury to persons when uslng your washer, folbw bask precautbns, Reed all lnstructbns before using the washer. NEVER wash items cleaned, wash- ed. 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 detement. then place a sorted load in the washer ” before starting it. l.Sekctaboadslze Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash.
3. Select cycle and wash time Start the washer Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it cbckwiie. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.
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Operatlng Instructlons Continued Regular/Heavy Cycle A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics that are heavily soiled. Regular/Normal Cycle A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that are moderately soiled. FILL to selected Level WASH Minutes High speed WASH 6MinuteslswSpeed DRAIN No Agitation SPtN Hieh speed FILL...
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Permanent Press Cycle A cycle designed for moderately and lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cooldown rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items. A Indicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period. Knlts Gentle Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moderately and lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits.
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Prewash Cycle A cycle that uses a brief period of high-speed agitation to loosen and remove heavy soils and stains. Use recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. The Soak cycle should always be followed by a wash cycle. WASH Minutes HQh Speed DRAIN No Agitah...
~structions Rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled cbthes, or washing specialcare items, you may want an extra rinse and spin. 1. Push Cyde Control Knob in. 2 Turn do&wife to one of the dots on the dial, as illustrated. 3.
Other Operating lnstructlons Continued MAGICCLEAN sulslmI lint ttlter Intab liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with bwer water level settings. Folbw manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.
Pltitk tub. To order the in-tub standpipe, ask amlnw your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer for Part Number 89121. storam wash water for a bad, leave out the stopper in the storage tub so the water can drain.
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Other Operatlng lnstructlons Contlnued To muss wash water: 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on SUDS RETURN. Do not add the bad items at this time. 2. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out. The washer will pump most of the wash water from the storage tub back into the washer basket.
I nationwide network of authorized ssmm Whirfpoolsy service ?I!@ companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty senrice, any- where in the United States. To bcate the authorized service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance...
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Whirlpool appli- ance. To lccate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.
After d-racking “Service and Assistance,’ additional help can be found by balling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-600-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S. @ Registered Trademark / SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No. 3357455 01992 Whirlpool Corporation...
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