Whirlpool LSS8244A User's Manual
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1. A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washers Features 4 oes Your asher Other Features Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SUPER CAPACITY TWO SPEED WATER SAVING AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL LSS8244A A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions which dangers as personal injury burns fire and could cause product damage scratches electrical shock dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 242. section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your washer 2 Instruct you how to use your washer 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing B Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship 8 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this
3. Wash more than one smali rug at a time If you wash only one rug add bath towels to balance the load A larger rug should be distributed around the agitator to balance the load Snowsuits jackets Wash only one or two items at a time Load evenly around etc the agitator Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Extra rinses may be necessary 19 LAUNDRY TIPS Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes If you need additional help check the Assistance or Service section of this book PROBLEM Brown yellow stains e Chlorine staining e iron in water heater or pipes e Iron and manganese in water Dye transfer Improper sorting e Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle Gray whites e Improper sorting dingy colors e Water temperature too low e Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load DO NOT USE liquid fabric softener in this washer e Not enough detergent e Using soap in very hard water use detergent if you have hard water Greasy looking spots e Not enough detergent e Improper sorting e Paper or tissue in pockets e Pilling being mistaken for lint e Overloading Not enough detergent Load too wet e Cold rinses after spin e Lid is opened befor
4. an all fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes Rewash Old mildew stains are your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Hand wash paint stained items Oll base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner While stain is still wet with solvent rub changed the color of the fabric use one of the following treatments Fresh stains Apply ammonia to stain Rinse Launder to remove ammonia Severe scorch cannot be removed Wet stain with 3 hydrogen peroxide Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric Rinse Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol Heat and detergent may set stain 15 LAUNDRY TIPS Water usage guide Water temperature COMMENTS e Gives best cleaning for heavy e Heavy soils HO 130 F 54 C e Work clothes soils or above e Sturdy whites and e Removes oils perspiration greasy colorfast pastels soils and stains e Diapers e Prevents graying and yellowing e Safe for most fabric finishes e Less fading and dye bleeding e Reduces wrinkling WARM 90 110 F 32 44 C e Light and moderate soils e Dark or noncolorfast colors e Moderately soiled perma nent press e Nylons polyesters acrylics silks woolens e Knits and delicate fabrics e Prewash
5. facial tissue Press with warm iron Remove color stain with nonflammable fabric cleaner Hand wash until stain is gone If full load is crayon stained take to cleaners or coin operated dry cleaning machine Cream milk Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain re or ice cream mover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash Deodorants Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried See vegetable cooking oil Warning on page 3 For other types of greasy stains use one of the methods below e Use pretreatment stain remover Follow label directions Wash in hottest water safe for fabric e Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash e Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain Wash using hottest water safe for fabric Fresh stains Soak immediately in cool water Wash If stain remains cover area with a paste made of ail fabric bleach a few drops of
6. hot water and a few drops of ammonia Wait 15 to 30 minutes Wash Old stains Sponge with white vinegar Rinse Repeat procedure for fresh stains Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature and bleach safe for the fabric For colored fabrics check colorfastness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol Sponge stain continu ously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash If stain remains bleach if safe for fabric India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely 14 LAUNDRY TIPS Perspiration STAIN TO REMOVE Colored or noncolorfast Items Apply lemon juice and salt Place in the sun to dry Rinse thoroughly Repeat if necessary Ketchup or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash ae liquid detergent Wash Meat juice Scrape off excess with a dull knife Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme egg presoak at least 30 minutes or treat stains with a
7. lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets NOTE Operate your washer only when you are at home Care during periods of non use Winter storage or moving care Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water stays in the washer freezing can damage it If your washer is stored or moved during freezing weather winterize it 1 Shut off both water faucets Disconnect the drain water inlet hoses 2 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 3 Run washer on a drain and spin setting see page 9 for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Unplug power supply cord To use the washer agaln 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup 250 mL of detergent to clean out antifreeze Non use vacation care 1 Unplug power supply cord or turn off electrical power 2 Turn off water supply leading to your washer This will help avoid accidental flooding while you are away for example due to a water pressure surge Saving energy e Use warm or cold wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites e Use cold rinses e Wash full loads e Use lower water levels when washing small loads e Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent pretreat stains or heavy soils do not
8. million than 70 F 21 C e Consider installing a water softener Detergents do not dissolve well e Use more detergent e Soils are difficult to remove e Use a packaged water conditioner e Some fabrics will retain wear wrinkles and e Do not use soap may have increased pilling 16 LAUNDRY TIPS Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids See Removing Stains on pages 13 15 for more information AWARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard e Store flammable solvents or liquids away from your washer e Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not be put directly into your washer e tems treated with solvents should be rinsed and air dried before washing in your washer The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion Personal Injury Hazard e Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids Hazardous fumes can form Keep stain removal products out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet All fabric bleach e Powdered or liquid all fabric bleach may be used on all types of fabrics e Do not use all fabric bleach in the bleach dispenser because it may clog Chlorine bleach e Use your bleach dispenser See page 11 e Follow directions on care labels Do not use chlorine bleach on wool silk spandex acetates or some flame retardant fabrics e When soaking with chlorine bleach add detergent to soak water NOTE Undiluted
9. nonflammable fabric cleaner Wash almost impossible to remove Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight Rinse and rewash Mildew may form if wet or damp laundry remains in Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid deter gent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric Remove stains before ironing Perspiration stains may weaken fabric Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water If perspiration has odor Old stalns Apply white vinegar to stain Rinse Launder to remove vinegar odor well Wash OR Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry Wash White or colorfast items Try a rust remover Test first on inside seam or hem Some rust removers are not washer safe Follow package directions tomato products Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover Blot with absorbent material Repeat if necessary Rinse If stain still remains rub with Wash in hottest water safe for fabric If stain remains soak in warm water and
10. over load use the cycles and wash times recom mended for the fabric and soil sort properly e Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service 1 Before calling for assistance Is your water turned on wy T Is the power cord plugged in Nas w Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker If you need more help check the chart below wv PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Washer will not fill Are both hot and cold water faucets open Are the water supply hoses kinked Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out NOTE There is no fill during the rinse part of the cycle If you hear sprays during the rinse cycle the machine is working Washer does not spin Is the lid closed Washer stops during Washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These a cycle pauses are normal Washer fills and drains Is the Cycle Control Knob pointing to a number in the cycle without running Washer drains during Adjust the drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the wash and rinse cycles washer or water siphons out 22 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere In the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our
11. to retain flame retardant qualities LAUNDRY TIPS Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch However this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed especially bulky knits Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester nylon and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or ramie 1 Close zippers fasten hooks and eyes to prevent snagging 2 Wash small loads to reduce pilling and lint Pillows stuffed Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they are toys dryer dried 1 Add detergent then partially fill washer with water agitate until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Plastic rubber Because your washer rinses by water passing through the items rubber fabrics plastic and rubber items such as shower curtains or backed rugs rubber backed rugs will not rinse adequately To wash these items Machine wash using the desired cycle Stop the machine at the end of the wash cycle see page 10 before spray rinsing begins Reset the Cycle Control Knob to a 6 minute Delicate wash cycle Add no detergent Stop the machine at the end of this wash cycle before spray rinsing begins Air dry items Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt
12. w Drain No agitation wr Spin wy Spray rinses Spin SSE serv ageese Off wy Spin wy Fill to selected level 7w Wash selected time wr Partial drain No agitation w Fill to selected level wy i Brief agen Drain No agitation Spin Continues to spin No fill wW Spray rinses Spin P ww Spe Off OTHER FEATURES Other Features In This Section Understanding your lint fliter Using the Extra Rinse option Understanding the use of the following features will help you use your washer efficiently Understanding your lint filter The MAGIC CLEAN lint filter requires no cleaning The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating the lint from the water The lint is then spun away from the filter and washed out of the system at the end of the wash cycle If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer hy EM Basket interior Using the Extra Rinse option You can select an extra rinse in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles See page 8 e Before a cycle starts select Extra Rinse ON The washer automatically adds an extra rinse and spin to the cycle e f no extra rinse and spin is desired select Extra Rinse OFF Extra Rinse Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do n
13. TES To assure proper spray rinsing e Do not open the lid during spray rinsing DO NOT USE liquid fabric softeners in this washer Use a dryer fabric softener instead Refer to pages 9 and 10 for more information about what happens in each cycle OPERATING YOUR WASHER Preparing to wash Add measured detergent Then place a sorted load in the washer before starting See page 12 for additional Before you wash informa tion Starting or stopping your washer Starting your washer 1 Select a load size and water temperature 2 Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise 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 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 6 9 for additional information to help you make selections Stopping and restarting your washer e To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob e To restart the washer close the lid if neces sary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Water Saving Ainas Regular EN Delicate Normal Normal Heavy Light Permanent Super Press Wash Pull Start Pre Wash Push Sto re Was my ush Pp Water Saving Rinse Selecting a load size Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash Select a setting based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing See page 12
14. bleach will damage any fabric it touches The damage appears as rips holes tears or color loss and may not show up until several washings later Detergent e Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Follow manufacturer s directions Measure accurately especially when using ultra detergents Package direc tions are usually based on moderate water hardness 4 6 grains lightly soiled items normal wash loads e Use more detergent for hard water cooler wash water full loads heavily soiled items Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents e If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water try a low sudsing detergent Fabric softeners DO NOT USE liquid fabric softeners in this washer Use dryer fabric softeners instead LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions Always follow label directions when they are available General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section Blankets electric and woolen Curtains drapes slipcovere Elastic spandex Flame retardant clothing 18 Pretreat spots and stains Select water temperature cycle and time according to the t
15. book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3357478 1004 Whiripool U S A Registered Trademari TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
16. c Dilute chlorine bleach e Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden corner of the item to see if the color is removed Put the stained area face down on a paper towel or white cloth Apply the stain remover to the back of the stain This can force the stain off the fabric instead of through it Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help break down some protein stains so they are easier to remove LAUNDRY TIPS Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak fresh beverage stains with cold water Wash If stain remains soak 15 minutes in a solution of Blood lukewarm water liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar Rinse Wash Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains put a few drops of 3 hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3 5 minutes Rinse thoroughly Wash Chewing Use ice to make gum hard Scrape off what you can Sponge with a nonflam gum mable fabric cleaner Let dry Wash Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil coffee and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Crayon and candle wax Scrape off excess with a dull knife Place fabric between two blotters or
17. e spinning is completed fl e Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturinglaundering returns fabric to original size Snags rips holes Care label directions not followed e items damaged before washing e Misuse of chlorine bleach e Sharp articles not removed from pockets e Overloading e Fasteners not fastened e Using soap in very hard water use detergent if you have hard water e Not enough detergent e Line drying Twisting tangling Overloading e Improper loading do not wrap large items around agitator e Overloading e Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle e Improper rinse temperature e Cycle selection is incorrect based on fabric type Yellow areas e Water temperature too low from body oils e Not enough detergent 20 Stiff rough fabrics usually cottons LAUNDRY TIPS Caring for your washer e Wipe up detergent bleach and other spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge as they occur e Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe e f the washer interior needs cleaning for example after tinting or dyeing put 1 cup 250 mL of chlorine bleach and 2 cups 500 mL of detergent in the washer Run through a complete cycle using hot water If staining occurs on following loads repeat the process e Sharp or metal objects can damage your washer Check pockets for pins clips money bolts nuts etc Do not
18. for additional loading information To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill move the Selector to the desired new setting Load size tips Items should move freely during the wash Do not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load e Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes e Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time Medlum Small SI Load Size OPERATING YOUR WASHER Selecting wash rinse temperatures Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water Water temperature tips e Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press cycle e For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before wash ing in warm water e Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics See the Water usage guide on page 16 for more information Warm Warm Cold Warm Cold Cold Hot Cold N Rinse Temperature Selecting a cycle and time You will find information you need to help you make correct cycle selections in this section e Pages 7 9 Use the information on these pages to guide you when selecting a wash cycle and time e Pages 9 10 Use this page to help you understand what happen
19. hours a day If you have a question conceming your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 22 If you need further help cail us When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date UNDERSTANDING WASHER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using your washer follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all instructions before using your washer e Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned washed soaked in or spotted with wax paint gasoline oil or other flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials e Flammable fluids dry cleaning solvents kerosene gasoline etc should not be used or stored in or near your washer Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard
20. inet if possible e Read and follow instructions on pack ages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil These items may contain some oil after launder ing Due to the remaining oil the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself e Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust re mover in the same wash Hazardous fumes can form Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your washer Do not machine wash fiberglass materi als Small particles can stick to the fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS KNOWING YOUR WASHER S FEATURES Knowing Your Washer s Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features Cycle signal selector p 7 Extra rinse selector Cycle control p 11 knob pps 7 9 Temperature selector p 7 Model and serial number plate under lid p 2 Bleach dispenser p 11 Agitator Load size selector p 6 Tub Basket MAGIC CLEAN lint filter not shown p 11 Heavy Duty Super Capacity Water Saving Rinse a Wael i nan bap fe iic a Extra Hi
21. ion and soak time to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment e Use warm water when soaking laundry Hot water can set stains See pages 13 15 for stain removal information e Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer e The Soak cycle automatically advances into Pre Wash e After the Pre Wash cycle ends add deter gent and set a new wash cycle Super Wash cycle The Super Wash cycle allows you to add an extra wash to the Regular cycle at the time you load the machine Add this cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal Super Wash prewashes the load and automatically advances into the Regular wash cycle e Use double the amount of detergent recom mended for proper cleaning Water Saving Rinse Regular Dallcate Normal Normal Light Permanent Press Water Saving Rinse Pre Wash OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using spray rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may want an extra spray rinse and spin 1 Push the Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn knob clockwise to one of the marks on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull the Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin followed by spray rinsing NOTE Your washer also has the EXTRA RINSE option in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles See page 11 Water Saving Rinse lt v Regular Perma
22. nent Press PA Water Saving Hinse Soak 3 Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in 2 Turn knob clockwise until indicator points to any mark just before an OFF area on the dial as illustrated 3 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will drain and spin Water Saving Rinse lt Regular Permanent Press BE Alnse What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills to the selected water level with the selected water temperature before agitation and timing start The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends NOTES e The spray rinse washer continues to spin at the end of the wash cycle Fresh water is added as the machine spins the load There is no fill e The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation e A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles continued on next page OPERATING YOUR WASHER Regular cycle ES Bea Eid Fill to selected level yr Wash selected time
23. nze cycle Signal 7 Operating Your Washer In This Section Before starting your washer Selecting a cycle and time About the spray rinse system End of cycle signal Preparing to wash Using spray rinse and spin Starting or stopping your washer Using drain and spin Selecting a load size What happens in each cycle Selecting wash rinse temperatures Your Whirlpool washer has a revolutionary new spray rinse system To obtain best washing f results you must operate your washer properly This section gives you this important information Before starting your washer A water efficient spray rinse system replaces the fill agitation system used for rinsing in most washers currently on the market Therefore the spray rinse system will be new to you Please read the following to understand how clothes are rinsed in this revolutionary new washer NOTE If your washer has a Consumer Features Guide remove it and place it in your Use and Care Guide About the spray rinse system The wash cycle ends with a drain and spin the same as do many wash systems Then your new spray rinse system takes over e Your spray rinse washer continues to spin at the end of the wash cycle There Is no fill e Fresh water is added as the machine spins the load Repeated spinning with spray Spray rinsing No fill rinses achieves excellent rinsing and uses and spinning approximately 35 less water than other washers of comparable size NO
24. or explosion e Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on or inside your washer Super vise children closely when your washer is used near them Before your washer is removed from service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment e After starting a cycle do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops e Do not tamper with the controls e If your hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several min utes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near your faucet while it is open Please e Have only a qualified person install repair or replace parts on washer e Maintain washer properly e Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing e Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight e Connect washer to the correct 3 prong outlet electrical supply water supply and drain e Ground washer properly See the Installation Instructions Understanding your responsibilities e Store detergent laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children cannot reach them in a locked cab
25. ot NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for powdered chlorine or all fabric bleach to your a full load Use less with lower water level wash load The dispenser is for liquid chlorine settings Follow manufacturer s directions for bleach use only safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle 11 LAUNDRY TIPS Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash Removing stains Water usage guide Washing special care items This section reviews proper laundering techniques gives you additional washing information and discusses solutions to common laundering problems Before you wash Preparing clothes for washing Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid snagging other items Remove pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior Remove unwashable trim and ornaments e Empty pockets and turn them inside out e Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt e Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling e Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle e Mend tears loose hems and seams e Treat spots and stains See pages 13 15 fo
26. r pretreatment and stain removal information e Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Sorting e Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers cordu roy synthetics permanent press When possible tum lint givers inside out e Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast e Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items Loading Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the top of the basket but do not pack or ie Items should move easily through wash water for best rd cleaning and wrinkle free and reappear later e Load washer properly Overloading or packing can increase wrinkling create excessive lint wear out items faster because of pilling not by their weight e Mix large and small items in each load Load evenly to maintain washer wrap items around the agitator results Watch for rollover Items should sink cause poor cleaning e Load by the amount of space items take up AAN balance An off balance load Koia can make the machine vibrate X 4 during spin To reduce wrinkling S permanent press and synthetic knits should have more room to move in the water than heavy items towels jeans Loading suggestions LAUNDRY TIPS For these suggested full sized loads set the Load Size Selector to
27. rporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defec tive in materials or workmanship The gearcase assembly is shown in the Assistance or Service
28. s during a wash cycle Water Saving Rinse Regular D Delicate Normal Heavy Permanent Super Wash Pull Start Pre Wash Push Stop pay f wee gt Water Saving Rinse End of cycle signal The washer sounds a signal to let you know when a cycle is complete The signal is helpful when you are washing items that should be removed from the washer as soon as the cycle ends The signal can be turned off Cycle Signal OPERATING YOUR WASHER Regular cycle The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system see page 9 and high spin speeds to shorten drying time An extra rinse option is available e Use HEAVY 14 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled e Use NORMAL 10 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately soiled e Use DELICATE 6 minutes of wash time and low speed agitation to clean lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system see page 9 a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling An extra rinse option is available e Use NORMAL 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled e Use LIGHT 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled Soak Pre Wash cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitat
29. soak COLD 70 90 F 21 32 C Saves hot water e Less effective cleaning than hot or warm water e Use longest wash time in cycle selected Use liquid detergent or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water e Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils Very lightly soiled items e Moderately soiled items if extra detergent is added e Extra sensitive colors noncolorfast e Rinsing for all fabrics Warm rinse water provides better water extraction than cold rinse water but may increase wrinkling when line drying In cold climates warm rinse water also provides a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load To check your hot water temperature with a Water hardness candy or cooking thermometer Many poor washing results can be traced to 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available wash water hardness To check your water from the faucet that will fill your washer hardness 2 Place a candy or cooking thermometer in e City water ask your city water company water to check the temperature If you do not have a faucet at your wash site collect water from the faucet closest to your e Well water call your loca water authority Ask for the mineral content in grains per gallon or parts per million If your water is 9 or more washer grains per gallon or more than 153 parts per NOTE In wash water temperatures colder
30. the Extra Large setting SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall Knits 3 slacks 3 blouses 6 shirts 4 tops 4 dresses Permanent Press 2 double or 1 king size sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases Removing stains Stained heavily soiled or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results Soaking helps remove protein type stains like blood milk or grass Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing Pre washing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules e Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreat ment products e Before treating any stain find out 1 What kind of stain it is 2 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast Check label Mixed Load 3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths 1 bathmat Delicates 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress 3 How old the stain is Washing and drying can set some stains e Start with cold or warm water Hot water can set some stains e When bleach is recommended use a bleach that is safe for the fabri
31. trained consultants The consuitant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appli ance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of autho rized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR Whirlpool Appliances or Sea Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whiripoo Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Co
32. ype of blanket being washed Two rinses may be necessary If manufacturer recommends machine washing Measure blanket before washing Add mild detergent to washer Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve detergent Stop washer Load blanket evenly around agitator Soak 10 to 15 minutes Set Cycle Control Knob to Spin Spray Rinsing Start washer Spin 1 to 2 minutes Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTES e Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed e Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly When using chlorine bleach for soaking add detergent to load 1 Rinse immediately Soak in a solution of lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent until you are ready to wash them You may wish to use bleach or a special soaking product when soaking 2 Spin excess water from diapers before washing 3 Wash diapers as you would wash white cottons and linens Elastic picks up oil from the body Oil can damage elastic Wash often to help reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant Follow manufacturer s instructions
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