Page 2 - Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; DANGER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY .......................................................................... 3 WASHER DISPOSAL ...................................................................... 4 PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5 WASHER USE ......
Page 3 - WASHER DISPOSAL; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 WASHER DISPOSAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ■ Read all instructions before using the washer. ■ Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they ...
Page 4 - PARTS AND FEATURES
4 PARTS AND FEATURES Control panel A B C D E F G H A. Control panel B. Model and serial number label C. Liquid fabric softener dispenser D. Agitator E. Lid F. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser G. Basket H. Tub Other features your washer may have ■ CLEANTOUCH™ control panel ■ XTRA ROLL ACTION™ PLUS ag...
Page 5 - WASHER USE; Understanding Washer Cycles
5 WASHER USE Understanding Washer Cycles When the washer lid is closed and the Cycle Control knob is set to a number or cycle 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 t...
Page 6 - Starting Your Washer; WARNING
6 Starting Your Washer 1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer. ■ Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. ■ ...
Page 7 - Selecting a Cycle and Time
7 6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions. Your washer uses automatic temperature control (on some models) to maintain a uniform water temperature by regulating the ...
Page 8 - WASHER CARE; Cleaning Your Washer
8 Rinse and Spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. 1. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of the Rinse settings. 2. Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the sel...
Page 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING
9 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate; washer stops ■ Is the power cord plugged into an earthed 3 prong outlet? Plug power cord into an earthed 3 prong outlet. ■ Are you using an extension cord? D...
Page 12 - ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the washer, or a Whirlpool designated service company. When calling, please know the purchase...