Whirlpool 8LSR5233EZ0 Washer User Manual
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1. e Test stain removers on an inside seam or hidden corner of the item to see if the color is removed e Put the stained area face down on a paper towel or white cloth Apply the stain remover to the back of the stain This forces 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 Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic beverage These stains turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak fresh stains with cold water Wash If stain remains soak 15 minutes ina solution of lukewarm water liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar Rinse Wash Blood 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 wnat you can Sponge with a gum nonflammable fabric cleaner Let dry Wash Chocolate or coffee Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a liquid deter gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Crayonand Scrape off excess with a dull knife Place fabric between two blotters or candle wax facial tissue Press with warm iron Remov2. 7 Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage Nas wr il Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker w Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on wv Are the water hoses kinked or clogged gt Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer It must be higher for proper operation w Is the washer making noises see page 9 or vibrating Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator NOTE Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle These pauses are normal If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 22 21 Requesting Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call When calling an autho rized Whirlpool service company for help or calling for 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 to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check Troubleshoot ing on pages 20 21 before calling for assistance It could save you the cost of a service call fh 2 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool
3. or tomato prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Wash If stain remains apply a products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak Rewash Lipstick Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover Blot with absorbent material Repeat if necessary Rinse If stain still remains rub with liquid detergent Wash Meat juice Scrape off excess with a dull knife Soak in cold or warm water with egg enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Wash Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric If stain remains soak in warm water and a color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes Rewash Old mildew stains are 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 your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflam mable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Paint Hand wash paint stained items Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed afte
4. 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 bath mat Delicates 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties 1 baby s dress e Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil e Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE HOT 130 F 54 C or above e Work clothes pastels e Diapers WARM 90 110 F 32 44 C silks woolens e Knits delicate fabrics COLD 70 90 F 21 32 C e Extra sensitive colors e Noncolorfast items e Hand washables SUGGESTED FABRICS e Sturdy whites colorfast e Dark noncolorfast colors e Permanent press items e Nylon polyester acrylics COMMENTS e Best cleaning for heavily soiled items e Removes oils perspiration greasy soils and stains e Prevents graying or yellowing e Best for moderately soiled to lightly soiled items e Safe for most fabric finishes e Less fading and dye bleeding e Reduces wrinkling Best for very lightly soiled items e Saves hot water e Best rinse water temperature t The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures Checking
5. hot water temperature Your hot water should be 130 F 54 C or above If you do not know your hot water temperature you can check it easily You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater To check your hot water 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer NOTE If you do not have a faucet at your washer site collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer 2 Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the water to check the temperature NOTE In wash water temperatures colder than 70 F 21 C detergents do not dissolve well Also soils may be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling Water hardness Many poor washing results can be traced to the hardness of the wash water To check your water hardness e City water ask the city water company Well water ask the local water authority Ask for the mineral content in grains gallon or parts million If your water is more than 8 grains gallon or more than 137 parts million you should consider e Installing a water softener e Using more detergent e Using a packaged water conditioner e Not using soap 15 LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions Always follow care label directions when they are available Below are general washing instr
6. in a dryer Plastic rubber Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items items in a mesh bag Quilts bedspreads Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they are quilted or stitched Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy An extra rinse may be necessary Scatter rugs Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt Wash more than 1 rug at a time If washing only 1 rug add bath towels to balance the load Snowsuits jackets Wash only 1 or 2 items at a time You may need to stop the washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed An extra rinse may be necessary 16 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 Stain removal rules Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains e Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreatment products s Before treating any stain find out what kind of stain it is how old the stain is what kind of fabric it is and if the fabric is colorfast Check the care label e 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 fabric
7. lt f Whirlpool Use AndCare A Note to You 0 Washer Safety 0 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Starting your washer 5 Stopping restarting your WASNET ansees 7 Selecting a cycle time and temperature 7 Using rinse and spin 9 Using drain and spin 9 Understanding normal washer sounds 9 Understanding what happens in each cycle 10 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter 10 Adding liquid chlorine bleach 11 Adding liquid fabric softener 11 Caring for Your Washer 12 Laundry TIpS 0008 13 Removing Stains 17 Troubleshooting 20 Requesting Assistance or Service c cceeeeeeneees 22 Warranty ccceeeeceee EASY TO USE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS 3951058A E Line A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable informa tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Ca
8. minute Heavy cycle for cleaning large loads of sturdily constructed fabrics or large loads that are heavily soiled After the Heavy cycle is completed the washer automatically advances into the Normal cycle Normal Cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system high agitation speeds and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time depend ing on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled P Press Wrinkle Resist Cycle The P Press Wrinkle Resist cycle features the Gentle Wash system a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling Use this cycle for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic fabrics Select 6 or 9 minutes of wash time depending on whether your load is lightly or moderately soiled Heavy Heavy Soil Wh les Towels Work Clolres Normal Heavy Soil Mixed Coors Catlons Sheets Wrinkle Resist Medium Soil Mixed Colors Shirts Blouses Wash Temperature ALL RINSES COLD Delicate Cycle The Delicate cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling Use this 6 minute cycle for cleaning moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits Quick Wash Cycle The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal while providing shortened wash rinse drain and spin times Use this 6 minute cycle with a low wat
9. wy Drain No agitation yr Spin Spray rinse Spin wy Off MAGIC CLEAN lint filter The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water passes over the filter separating the lint from the water The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer 10 A MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter interior OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to your wash load The dispenser is for liquid Use your washer s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the 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 wash part of cycle chlorine bleach use only Adding liquid fabric softener 1 Add detergent and load clothes into the basket 2 Pour liquid fabric
10. aundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing information Preparing clothes for washing e Close zippers snaps and hooks to avoid V snagging other items Remove J pins buckles and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior Remove non washable trim and ornaments e Empty pockets and turn them inside out e Turn down cuffs 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 Removing Stains on pages 17 19 e Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Sorting Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics perma nent press When possible turn lint givers inside out e Separate dark colors from light colors colorfast items from noncolorfast items e Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items Loading e Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the top of the basket top row of holes Do not wrap items around the agitator Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle free results Items should sink and reappear later e Load washer properly and select c
11. e Three wash temperatures are available Hot Warm and Cold All rinses are cold Wash Temperature ALL RINSES COLD 8 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the color coordinated wash cycle you want See page 8 OPERATING YOUR WASHER 9 Pull out the Cycie Control Knob to start the washer Stopping 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 necessary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob Selecting a cycle time and temperature This section shows how to select a wash All cycles feature cold rinses cycle time and temperature The labels e Refer to page 9 to learn more about the next to the selections on the Wash Tem sounds you may hear during a wash cycle perature selector are recommended wash cycles load colors and types of loads to use with each temperature To use your washer simply choose the cycle on the Cycle Control Knob that corresponds with the one you chose on the Wash Tempera ture selector The selections are color coordinated to make washing easier e The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation e Refer to page 10 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle N OPERATING YOUR WASHER Heavy Quick Wash fs Normal Pull to Start Delicate Push to Stop P Press Wrinkle Resist Heavy Cycle Use the 15
12. e 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 or ice cream Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover 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 continued on next page 17 REMOVING STAINS TO REMOVE Deodorants and anti perspirants Fat grease or oil Fruit stains Grass or green vegetables Ink or ballpoint pen ink iron or rust 18 Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo nia and color safe bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric AWARNING Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Doing so can result in death or fire Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried 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 w
13. ean interior with 1 cup 250 mL of chlo rine bleach mixed with 2 cups 500 mL of detergent Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water Repeat process if necessary NOTE Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe Winter storage or moving care Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 4 Run washer on a drain and spin setting see page 9 for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 5 Unplug the power supply cord To use washer again Flush water pipes and hoses Reconnect water inlet hoses Turn on both water faucets Reconnect power supply cord Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup 250 mL of detergent to clean out antifreeze aorond Non use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time you should e Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer 12 e Turn off the water supply to the washer This helps avoid accidental flooding due to a water pressure surge while you are away L
14. er level and a warm wash to quickly clean a few lightly soiled items E OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using rinse and spin NOTE An Extra Rinse option is available in all cycles See page 6 When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed 1 To add an extra rinse push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to Rinse as illustrated 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob The washer fills to selected load size agitates drains and spins Heavy Quick Wash a A Normal lt 7 P Press Wrinkle Resist Delicate 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 in the Cycle Contro Knob and turn clockwise to Spin as illustrated 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob The washer drains then spins Your new washer may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are unfamiliar you may be concerned about them Don t be most of them are normal The following describes some of the sounds you may hear and what causes them During washing When you select a small load size setting for a small wash load your washer has a lower water level With this lower water level you may hear a clicking sound from the upper portion of the agitator Quick Wash Delleate P Press Wrinkle Resist Understanding
15. fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to your washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranties Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer 3951058A 10 97 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
16. ignite or explode Do not add gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode eUnder certain conditions hydro gen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE if the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas smoke or use an open flame during this time Do not allow children to play on or in the washer Close supervi sion of children is necessary when the washer is used near children Before the washer is removed from service or discarded re move the door Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page Become familiar with all par
17. ing Tangling Chlorine staining e Iron in water heater or pipes iron and manganese in water e improper sorting Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle e Improper sorting e Water temperature too low e Not enough detergent e Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water e Fabric softener poured directly on clothes e Not enough detergent e Improper sorting e Paper or tissue in pockets Pilling being mistaken for lint s Not enough detergent e Cold rinses e Cycle stopped before spinning is complete e Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size e Care label directions not followed eltems damaged before washing e Misuse of chlorine bleach do not pour directly on clothes dispenser not used e Sharp items not removed from pockets fasteners not fastened e Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water e Not enough detergent e Line drying e Overloading e Clothes wrapped around agitator Wrinkling Yellow areas from body oils 20 e Overloading leave more room for permanent press and knits e Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle e Cycle selection incorrect Water temperature too low s Not enough detergent TROUBLESHOOTING Common washer problems Before calling for service check these Is the lid closed 7v Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out 2A
18. ith 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 color safe bleach a few drops of 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 min utes 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 continuously 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 Colored or noncolorfast items Apply lemon juice and salt Place in the sun to dry Rinse thoroughly Repeat if necessary White or colorfast items Try a rust remover Test first on inside seam or hem Some rust removers are not washer safe Follow package directians REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a
19. normal washer sounds During drain The rate that water is drained from your washer depends on your installation If water is drained quickly from the washer you may hear air being pulled through the pump This happens during the end of draining After drain and before spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning you may hear gears engaging OPERATING YOUR WASHER Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills to the selected load size before agitation and timing start The washer begins agitating immediately after filling agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down During agitation the XTRA ROLL ACTION agitator creates a continuous rollover action that provides a thorough cleaning of the wash load WASH tel gS Ba Wash selected time ii wy e tThe P Press Wrinkle Resist cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains pid Draint No agitation wy Spin gt After agitation starts the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends NOTES 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 Heavy Normal and P Press Wrinkle Resist cycles RINSE Fill vY Rinse
20. orrect load size setting Overloading or packing the machine and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can cause poor cleaning increase wrinkling create excessive lint wear out items faster because of pilling e Load by the amount of space items take up not by their weight e Mix large and small items in each load K 39 Load evenly to maintain washer balance An off balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin Vv AN NW d e Use a large load size setting to reduce wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy items towels jeans e Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting Loads with only a few small items need less wash time 13 LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full sized loads set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size 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 s 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases Saving energy Use warm or cold wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites e Wash full loads Use lower water levels when washing small loads 14
21. r they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Wash with hottest water safe for fabric Perspiration Remove stains before ironing Perspiration stains may weaken fabric Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water If perspiration has changed the color of the fabric use one of the following treatments Fresh stains Apply ammonia to stain Rinse Launder to remove ammonia odor Old stains Apply white vinegar to stain Rinse Launder to remove vinegar odor Scorch 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 well Wash OR Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry Wash Soft drinks Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol Heat and detergent may set stain Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems If you need further assistance see page 22 Brown yellow stains Dye transfer Gray whites dingy colors Greasy looking spots Load too wet after spin Shrinking Snags rips and holes Stiff rough fabrics Twist
22. rd provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of plate Dene Adar Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Washer Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to ef aati when using the washer follow basic precautions including the ollowing e Read all instructions before using As the gas is flammable do not the washer Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapours that could
23. service company 22 3 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality wnenever 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 contact the dealer from whom you pur chased the unit or an authorized Whirlpool service company covered by your Gearcase assembly warranty WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by FROM DATE OF PURCHASE an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts for any part of gearcase assembly if WARRANTY defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase FROM DATE OF PURCHASE assembly is shown in the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book FSP replacement parts for any top and lid rust LIMITED TEN YEAR FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail to contain WARRANTY water due to defective materials or workmanship FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your washer 2 Instruct you how to use your washer 3 Replace house
24. softener into the dis penser using the amount recommended on the package Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load 3 Dilute fabric softener with warm water Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the cross bar in the opening 4 Start the washer Diluted fabric softener will be added to the load during the final rinse NOTE Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur 5 Flush dispenser periodically with warm water as illustrated e To remove the dispenser grasp the top of the dispenser with both hands Squeeze and push upward with thumbs to remove e Clean dispenser by holding under water faucet Replace after cleaning NOTE Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser The dispenser is for liquid fabric softener use only 11 Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely Cleaning your washer Exterior Wipe up detergent bleach and other spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge as they occur Occa sionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new Do not put sharp or metal objects in your washer They can damage the finish Check all pockets for pins clips money bolts nuts etc Do not lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets Interior Cl
25. tarting your washer 1 Add measured detergent to the washer Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer e Sort and load clothes as described on pages 13 and 14 If desired you may also add color safe bleach 2 OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the bleach dispenser See page 11 Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser 3 OPTIONAL STEP If desired pour measured liquid fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser A Liquid fabric bleach dispenser 4 Close the washer lid sottener dispenser continued on next page OPERATING YOUR WASHER 5 Turn the Load Size selector to the setting that corresponds with the size Medium of your wash load and the type of ouv aSa fabric being washed La SN e The Load Size selector has 3 load size settings Small Quick Wash Medium e To change the load size setting after the w and Large washer has started to fill turn the i Selector to the desired new setting Load Size 6 OPTIONAL STEP If desired set the Extra Rinse selector to On to add an additional rinse and spin to the end of the wash cycle off ax W Extra Rinse 7 Select a wash temperature with the Wash Temperature selector The selections are color coordinated with the cycles on the Cycle Control Knob EA et so you can select a water temperature a eo that matches the type of fabric and Mii a Ea soils being washed See page 8
26. ts and features before using your washer Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features Extra rinse Wash temperature selector selector p 6 pp 6 7 Cycle control knob Load size pp 6 9 selector __ p 6 2 Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser ee p 11 Model and serial number plate Liquid fabric under lid softener dispenser p 11 Basket Tub MAGIC CLEAN lint filter bottom of washer basket p 10 Extra Rinse Waah Ternperature reece P Pross ALL RINSES COLD 08 er Wrinkle Resist Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results you must operate your washer properly This section gives you this important information Page references are included for more information AWARNING y 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 AWARNING Explosion Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Doing so can result in death explosion or fire S
27. uc tions for some special washables ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains Select water temperature cycle and electric or woolen time according to the type of blanket being washed Two rinses may be necessary Check care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing Curtains drapes Wash small loads Crowding may cause wrinkling Replace slipcovers slipcovers while still slightly damp They will dry to fit tightly NOTE Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed Diapers When using chlorine bleach for soaking add extra detergent to the load Avoid overuse of fabric softeners absorbency will be reduced Elastic spandex Elastic picks up oil from the body Oil can damage elastic Wash often to reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Flame retardant Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant Follow clothing manufacturer s instructions to retain flame retardant qualities Knits washable Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch However this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam aged when washed especially bulky knits Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester nylon and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie Pillows stuffed Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be toys dried
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