Parts and features LAUNDRY Copy your Model and Serial When you need service or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model Serial bers(from plate underthe lid nearthe hinqel. 2. Purchase date from sales slip- Copy this information in these spaces.
....I4 1. Before Calling Assistance 2. If You Need Assistance 3. If You Need Service 4. If You Hove a Problem ~~1994 Whirlpool Corporation -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Starting your washer Before starting your washer: Select 1. LOAD SIZE To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, turn the knob to RESET. Then turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of the load you want to wash.
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 agitation kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number fills before agitation and timing REGULAR HEAVY Cycle High agitation spin speeds heavy water...
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clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed the rinsing. NOTE: Always use cold rinse water permanent press fabrics. ends. during th’e spin parts of some on the spinning load to help with...
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SOAK Cycle Periods of agitation and soaking stained, yellowed, LiKl or heavily with no rinsing. Use recommended soak of detergent. . SUPER WASH Cycle Use for washing soiled needs twice amount using Super Wash. time Clean gray soiled laundry amount heavily or stained load that...
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Special care is needed when soaking or pre-washing See your %aundry 6ulde” for proper use of this cycle. laundry. The washer will proceed the Regular/Heavy Cycle. If ditferent cycle to want a ioltow Super Wash, push in thecycle Control Knob, turn to the cycle and time you want, pull knob out fo start.
Other operating instructions For a rinse and spin You may need an extra rinse and spin for heavily soiled loads which need more detergent. (Extra de- tergent can require an extra rinse.] Push Control Knob in. Turn clockwise to any on the dial.
Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess. Follow directions on the bottle for the amount to use. Never more than 1 cup (250 ml) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Use a cup with a pouring spout to ovoid spilling.
Caring for your washer WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off. This takes the pressure off the water inlet valve ond hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use Q soft dry cloth to wipe the outside and inside dry.
WINTERIZING Because some water stays in the washer, freez- ing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer stored or moved during the cold weather 1. Shut off both water 2. Put a quart faucets. Discon- automobile-type nect and drain antifreeze water inlet hoses.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before callin for assistance.. Performance problems often suit 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...
Corporation quality parts. Look for this symbol ot quality whenever you need o replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made lo the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
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.’ Making your world a little easier. Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 383168 Rev. 8 01984 Whirlpool Corporation mat~c Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges.
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