Whirlpool 6LBR5132BQ2 Washer User Manual
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1. Whit Appliances A Note to You Washer Safety 0 0000 3 Parts and Features 4 Operating Your Washer l a 5 Starting your washer 5 Stopping restarting your WaShET iaiedcucieucidvesevsoveseecrabe 5 Selecting a cycle and time aain 6 Using Rinse and Spin 7 Using Drain and Spin 7 What happens in each cycle asac 7 Adding liquid chlorine pleaCh osne a 8 Adding liquid fabric SO ENEF ooeec 8 MAGIC CLEAN lint filter a 8 Caring for Your Washer aunan 9 Laundry Tips 00 0 10 Removing Stains 14 Troubleshooting 17 Requesting Assistance or Service 19 Warranty ce ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER PART NO 3363835 MIBI A Note to You 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 information about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely Please read it carefully Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and seria2. may need to raise the temperature of your e Well water ask the local water authority water heater To check your hot water Ask for the mineral content in grains gallon 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available or parts million If your water is more than from the faucet that fills your washer 8 grains gallon or more than 137 parts NOTE If you do not have a faucet at your million you should consider washer site collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer ie aetna ean 2 Place a candy thermometer or cooking ae g gent a thermometer in the water to check the Using a packaged water conditioner temperature e Not using soap Installing a water softener NOTE In wash water temperatures colder than 21 C 70 F detergents do not dissolve well Also soils may be difficult to remove and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles and may have increased pilling 12 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 instruc tions for some special washables ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains Select water temperature cycle and electric or woollen 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 dra
3. of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash 14 REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent and anti Wash in hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and colour safe bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Fat grease Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried or oil 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 colour 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 Grass or Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 min green utes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water temperature and vegetables bleach safe for the fabric For col
4. or inside your washer Supervise children closely when your washer is used near them e 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 f 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 minutes 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 re pair 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 t e Connect washer to the correct 3 prong outlet electrical supply water supply and drain t e Ground washer properly t t See the Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Understanding your responsibilities e Store laundry aids and other materials in a cool dry place where children cannot reach them in a locked cabinet if possible e Read and follow instructions on
5. stains are easier to remove Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age so treat immediately Sponge or soak beverage 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 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 gum nonflammable fabric cleaner Let dry Wash Chocolate Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash or coffee 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 Crayon and Scrape off excess with a dull knife Place fabric between two blotters or candle wax facial tissue Press with warm iron Remove colour stain with nonflam mable fabric cleaner Hand wash until stain is gone If full load is crayon stained take to cleaners or coin operated dry cleaning machine Cream Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain milk or remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few ice cream drops of liquid detergent and a few drops
6. airs 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 labour costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 94 FSP replacement of outer tub should it crack or fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Specific warranty details are outlined above However the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions warranties guarantees rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act and similar State or Territory laws and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein shall restrict or modify such rights remedies obligations or liabilities PART NO 3363835 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A
7. 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 a Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol Heat and detergent may set stain Wash in hottest water safe for fabric If stain remains soak in warm water and a colour 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 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 Hand wash paint stained items 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 Oil 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 l
8. cted time D amp T Draint Le No agitation wy tThe Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains Fill wy Rinse Drain No agitation D Spin Spray rinse gt Ba Spin Spin se gin Spi Off DB Lu Le r J OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach 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 250 mL 1 cup for a full load Use less with lower water level settings Follow manufacturer s directions for safe use Use a cup witha 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 NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add fabric it touches powdered chlorine or colour safe bleach to 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted your wash load The dispenser is for liquid automatically during wash part of cycle chlorine bleach use only Adding liquid fabric softener e Always dilute fabric softeners with 125 mL 2 cup to 250 mL 1 cup warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics e Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse e Fabric softeners should not be mixed with other laundry products because greasy stains may form If stains form remove by wetting the
9. dirt Wash more than one rug at a time If washing only one rug add bath towels to balance the load Snowsuits jackets Wash only one or two 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 13 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 e Use warm water for soaking or prewashing e When bleach is recommended use a stained laundry Hot water can set stains bleach that is safe for the fabric e Most stains are easier to remove when e Test stain removers on an inside seam they are fresh Old or set stains may not or hidden corner of the item to see if the come out Follow package directions for colour is removed pretreatment products e Put the stained area face down on a paper e Before treating any stain find out what towel or white cloth Apply the stain kind of stain it is how old the stain is what remover to the back of the stain This kind of fabric it is and if the fabric is forces the stain off the fabric instead of colourfast Check the care label through it Washing and drying can set some stains e Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help e Start with cold or warm water Hot water break down some protein stains so they can set some
10. e some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size e Care label directions not followed Snags rips e items damaged before washing and holes e Misuse of chlorine bleach do not pour directly on clothes dispenser not used e Sharp items not removed from pockets fasteners not fastened Stiff rough Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water fabrics e Not enough detergent e Line drying Twisting Tangling e Overloading e Clothes wrapped around agitator Wrinkling e Overloading leave more room for permanent press and knits Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle Warm rinse water e Cycle selection incorrect Yellow areas from body oils e Water temperature too low e Not enough detergent continued on next page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Common washer problems Before calling for service check these T Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage wv SLL CMMI Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Has a time delay fuse been used D i Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on D Are the water hoses kinked or clogged D amp Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer It must be higher v Is the lid closed D Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out D Is the washer making noises or
11. iquid 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 changed the colour of the fabric use one of the following treatments Fresh stains Apply ammonia to stain Rinse Launder to remove ammonia odour Old stains Apply white vinegar to stain Rinse Launder to remove vinegar odour 16 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 19 Common problems PROBLEM CAUSE Brown yellow e Chlorine staining stains e Iron in water heater or pipes iron and manganese in water Dye transfer e Improper sorting e Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle Gray whites e Improper sorting dingy colours e Water temperature too low e Not enough detergent e Using soap in very hard water use detergent in hard water Greasy looking e Fabric softener poured directly on clothes spots e Not enough detergent or dispenser not used e Improper sorting e Paper or tissue in pockets e Pilling being mistaken for lint e Not enough detergent Load too wet e Cold rinses after spin e Cycle stopped before spinning is complete Shrinking e Fabric typ
12. l number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 4 for location of plate 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 Serial Number Dealer Address 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 AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury 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 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 vapours that can create a fire hazard or explosion e Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on
13. oured fabrics check colourfastness be fore applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol Sponge stain ballpoint continuously until all bleeding stops Let dry Repeat if necessary Wash pen ink If stain remains bleach if safe for fabric India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely Coloured or noncolourfast items Apply lemon juice and salt Place in the sun to dry Rinse thoroughly Repeat if necessary White or colourfast items Try a rust remover Test first on inside seam or hem Some rust removers are not washer safe Follow package directions Ketchup or Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a 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 continued on next page 15 REMOVING STAINS STAIN TO REMOVE 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 Severe scorch
14. packages of detergent and laundry aids especially warnings and precautions e Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil These items may contain some oil after laundering 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 remover in the same wash Hazardous fumes can form e Unplug power supply cord before attempt ing to service your washer e Do not machine wash fiberglass materials Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation 3 Parts and Features Load size Temperature Cycle control knob selector selector p 8 p 5 p 5 i Modei and serial b T number plate under lid p 2 Basket Tub MAGIC CLEAN jint filter bottom of washer basket p 8 Commercial Quafity Permanent Press 5100 Series 6Cycle Puti Start Push Siop Pre Wash Extended Spak 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 Starting 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 page 10 e You may also add colour safe bleach 2 OPTIONAL STEP Add measured liquid chlorine bleach to the li
15. pes 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 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 a knit made of cotton or ramie Pillows stuffed Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be toys dried 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
16. quid Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Use only liquid bleach dispenser chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser 3 Close the washer lid 4 Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed See pages 10 and 11 for loading tips e To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill turn the Selector to the new setting 5 Select a wash rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed e The top temperature is wash water bottom temperature is rinse water e See page 12 for water temperature tips 6 Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want 7 Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start the washer 8 OPTIONAL STEP Add measured liquid fabric softener to the rinse water See page 8 Small E 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 neces sary and pull out the Cycle Control Knob OPERATING YOUR WASHER Selecting a cycle and time The Cycle Control Knob shown below illustrates the different cycles of your washer Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels Normal Pre Wash Regular Cycle The Regular cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time e Use the 18 min
17. r hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior Remove non washable trim and ornaments G 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 14 16 e Stained or wet garments should be washed promptly for best results Sorting e Separate heavily soiled items from lightly normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers a corduroy synthetics perma nent press When possible turn lint givers inside out soiled ones even if they would e Separate dark colours from light colours colourfast items from noncolourfast 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 Load washer properly and select correct 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 beca
18. s and wash times recommended for e Use cold rinses the fabric and soil e Wash full loads e Use your washer during off peak hours Use lower water levels when washing usually early morning and late evening small loads Ask your power company 11 LAUNDRY TIPS Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATUREt SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT e Work clothes e Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 54 C 130 F e Sturdy whites colourfast e Removes oils perspiration greasy or above pastels soils and stains e Diapers e Prevents graying or yellowing WARM e Dark noncolourfast colours Best for moderately soiled to lightly 32 44 C e Permanent press items soiled items 90 1 10 F e Nylon polyester acrylics e Safe for most fabric finishes silks woollens e Less fading and dye bleeding Knits delicate fabrics e Reduces wrinkling COLD e Extra sensitive colours e Best for very lightly soiled items 21 32 C e Noncolourfast items e Saves hot water 70 90 F e Hand washabies e Best rinse water temperature t The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures Checking hot water Water hardness temperature Many poor washing results can be traced to Your hot water should be 54 C 130 F or the hardness of the wash water To check above If you do not know your hot water your water hardness temperature you can check it easily You e City water ask the city water company
19. set stains See pages 14 16 for stain removal information e After the Pre Wash cycle ends add detergent and set a new wash cycle OPERATING YOUR WASHER Using Rinse and Spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes or washing special care items you may find an extra rinse and spin Permanent Reguiar Press is needed 1 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE as illustrated nN A 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob The washer fills to selected load size agitates Pre Wash Eniended siak drains and spins 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 TE Permanent 1 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to SPIN as illustrated 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob The AE LA washer drains then spins Pre Wash Extended Soak What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it number and pulled out the washer fills to points to OFF and the cycle ends selected load size before agitation and timing NOTES start The washer begins agitating immedi e The washer pauses briefly during the ately after filling agitation occurs with the l washer lid up or down After agitation starts Permanent Press cycle This pause is normal for washer operation WASH RINSE Pak Fill D af wa Wash sele
20. stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of soap Rewash the stained item e Too much fabric softener can make some items diapers and towels nonabsorbent If this happens use less fabric softener or do not use it every time 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 MAGIC CLEAN Basket lint filter interior 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 Interior Wipe up detergent bleach and other spills Clean interior with 250 mL 1 cup of chlo with a soft damp cloth or rine bleach mixed with 500 mL 2 cups of sponge as they occur Occa detergent Run washer through a complete sionally wipe the outside of the cycle using hot water Repeat process if SPR washer to keep it looking like necessary new NOTE Remove hard water deposits using Do not put sharp or metal objects in your only cleaners labeled as washer safe washer They can damage the finish Check all pockets for pins clips money bolts nuts etc Do not lay these objects on your
21. use of pilling 10 e Load by the amount of space items take up not by their weight e Mix large and small items in each load Load evenly to maintain washer balance An off balance load can make the washer vibrate during spin 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 LAUNDRY TIPS Loading suggestions For these suggested full sized loads set the Load Size Selector to the highest water level setting LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Mixed Load Towels Clothes Press 2 double or 8 bath towels 2 pair pants 1 double sheet 1 king size 8 hand towels 3 shirts 1 tablecloth sheet s 10 wash cloths 3 pair jeans 1 dress 4 pillowcases 1 bath mat 1 coverall 1 blouse 6 T shirts Knits 2 slacks 6 pair shorts Deucates 3 shirts 2 shirts 2 camisoles 2 slacks 2 pillowcases 2 blouses 4 slips 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs 4 panties 4 shirts 2 bras 4 tops 2 nighties 2 dresses Saving energy e Use warm or cold wash water for most e Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent loads Use hot water only when washing and pretreat stains or heavy soils Use the heavy greasy soils or whites cycle
22. ute NORMAL cycle to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled e Use the 12 minute LIGHT cycle to clean Ssturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately soiled e Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly soiled Permanent Press Cycle The Permanent Press cycle features a cool down rinse and shorter spins to reduce wrinkling e Use the 12 minute NORMAL cycle to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled e Use the 6 minute SHORT cycle to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly soiled e Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled Permanent Press Pull Start Push Stop Extended Soak Extended Soak Cycle This cycle includes brief periods of agitation 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 14 16 for stain removal information e Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the manufacturer e After the Extended Soak cycle ends add detergent and set a new wash cycle Pre Wash Cycle This cycle features a brief period of agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment e Use warm water for pre washing stained laundry hot water can
23. uthorized Whirlpool service company Should you require any assistance or service phone the Whirlpool Service Company on Sydney 02 742 8222 Hobart 002 28 0121 Central Coast 008 04 5584 Brisbane 07 8440191 Wollongong 042 28 0133 New Castle 049 62 1994 Canberra 065 239 1622 Melbourne 03 235 3500 Gold Coast 075 35 3052 Townsville 077 79 7422 Adelaide 08 348 2555 Perth 09 277 7166 19 WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washer Warranty Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labour 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 defective in materials or workmanship The gearcase 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 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 Rep
24. 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 19 18 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 17 18 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instruc tions below 1 If your problem is not due to any of the items listed in the Troubleshooting section Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer or an authorized Whirlpool service company 2 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a protected trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replace ment 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 purchased the washer or an authorized Whirlpool service company Gearcase assembly i covered by your warranty NOTE If the power supply cord of this washer is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord Part Number 3353308 available from the dealer from whom you purchased the washer or an a
25. washer after emptying pockets 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 To use washer again 1 Shut off both water faucets 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Put 1L 1 quart of R V type antifreeze in 3 Turn on both water faucets the basket 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 4 Run washer on a drain and spin setting Run the washer through a complete cycle see page 7 for about 30 seconds to mix with 250 mL 1 cup of detergent to clean the antifreeze and water out antifreeze 9 Unplug the power supply cord Non use or vacation care You should operate your washer only when e Turn off the water supply to the washer you are at home If you will be on vacation This helps avoid accidental flooding due or not using your washer for an extended to a water pressure surge while you are period of time you should away Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer Laundry 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 a snagging other items Remove f pins buckles and othe
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