Whirlpool 4KWTW5600JW User manual

W11371724G

TOP-LOADING HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Read All Instructions Prior to Use

Table of Contents (Original instructions)

WASHER SAFETY .............................................................2

WHAT’S UNDER THE LID.................................................4

SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ................................5

CYCLE GUIDE...................................................................7

USING YOUR WASHER....................................................9

WASHER MAINTENANCE ..............................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................14

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Washer Safety

Cleaning and user maintenance by children must

be supervised.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

Children less than 3 years of age should be kept away

from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

Before the washer is removed from service

or discarded, remove the door or lid.

Do not reach into the washer if the drum, 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 continue to use this appliance if it appears

to be faulty.

Do not repair or replace any part of the washer

or attempt any maintenance unless specically

recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

Repairs and servicing should only be carried

out by Whirlpool authorized service personnel.

See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by Whirlpool authorized service personnel in order to

avoid a hazard.

Use only new hoses to connect the appliance to the

water supply. Used hoses must not be used and

should be discarded.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

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, or other ammable or

explosive substances as they give off vapours that

could ignite or explode.

Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other

ammable or explosive substances to the wash

water. These substances give off vapours that could

ignite or explode.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen 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 washer, turn

on all hot water taps and let the water ow from each

for several minutes. This will release any accumulated

hydrogen gas. As the gas is ammable, do not smoke

or use an open ame during this time.

This appliance is not intended for use by children or

by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

unless they have been given supervision or instructions

concerning safe use of the appliance by persons

responsible for their safety. Such persons must also

understand the possible hazards involved during use.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

nDo not use this washer if it appears to be damaged or is defective. Contact the owner of the washer to have proper

repairs made.

nDo not use this washer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

nDo not use this washer if it appears to be damaged or is defective. Contact the owner of the washer to have proper

repairs made.

nDo not use this washer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

Water pressure of 55 kPa–862 kPa (8 psi–125 psi).

Rated maximum capacity: 12 kg

Do not use an extension cord or an electrical portable

outlet device.

This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces, and other

working environments;

Farm houses;

By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-

type environments;

Bed and breakfast-type environments;

Areas for communal use in blocks of ats or in

launderettes.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The appliance must be disconnected from its power

source during service and when replacing parts. The

power cord plug should be visible at all times once

disconnected to verify that power remains removed.

After installation, access to power cord must be

maintained at all times in order to ensure immediate

deactivation of the washer in case of emergency.

Bottom opening must not be obstructed by a carpet.

See Installation Instructions for important safety

instructions.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install washer.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

an earthed

earth

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect all power supplies before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

Specications

These units are sold in multiple regions with different

requirements for measuring capacity. Below are a few

of the valid forms of measure posted on this product:

Rated Maximum Capacity: This represents the maximum

capacity of dry linens and textiles which the manufacturer

declares can be treated in a specic cycle.

GULF (GSO) Water Consumption: Water consumption which

the manufacturer declares will be used in a specic cycle.

Models 4KWTW5600JW

4KWTW5700JW

4KWTW5800JW

4KWTW5900JW

4KWTW5600JW1

4KWTW5700JW1

4KWTW5800JW1

4KWTW5900JW1

Rated Voltage 220–240 V

Rated Frequency 60 Hz

Rated Current (Maximum) 4.0 A

Rated Power Input 885 W

Rated Maximum Capacity 12 kg (26 lb)

GULF (GSO) Water

Consumption

136 liters

Inlet Water Pressure

(Maximum)

862 kPa

Inlet Water Pressure

(Minimum)

55 kPa

Height 1092 mm (43")

Width 699 mm (271⁄2")

Depth 686 mm (27")

Net Weight 58 kg (127.6 lb)

NOTE: Sound Pressure Level, Lpa: 58 dBA (uncertainty,

kPa: +/–10 dBA).

Lid Locked

When the Lid Locked light is on, the lid is locked and

cannot be opened. When the light is off, the lid is unlocked

and can be opened. If you need to open the lid to add a

garment, you must press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK

LID and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock

and the Lid Locked light will only turn off after washer

movement has stopped. Depending on when in the cycle

you try to pause, it may take several seconds to several

minutes for the lid to unlock.

IMPORTANT:

ɃWasher will not operate if the lid is open.

ɃWasher will not begin to ll with water until the lid is closed.

ɃThe washer cycle will cancel and water will automatically drain if the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes.

Sounds

At different stages of the wash cycle, you may hear

sounds and pauses that are different from those of your

previous washer. For example, you may hear a clicking

and hum at the beginning of the cycle as the lid lock

goes through a self-test. There will be different kinds of

humming and whirring sounds as the agitator tests for

load balance or moves the load. And, sometimes, you

may hear nothing at all as the washer allows time for

clothes to soak.

Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

What’s New Under the Lid?

Control Panel and Features

SOIL LEVEL

Soil Level settings adjust the agitation time as needed for

your load. The Light setting is for lightly soiled garments and

the Heavy setting is for garments that need longer wash time

to release the soils from the fabric.

WASH TEMP

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water

temperatures by regulating incoming warm and cool water.

This ensures the correct temperature is used to maximize

cleaning while protecting the garments.

Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric

and soils being washed. For best results and following

the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash

water safe for your fabric.

NOTES:

ɃThe temperature of hot and cold water depends upon

the temperature of the water entering your washer.

ɃWarm and cool water will be cooler than what your

previous washer provided.

ɃEven in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water

may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum

temperature.

1DEEP FILL (on some models)

Set at “Yes” to add extra water to any cycle. Water will be

added automatically, with the amount determined by the size

of the load.

NOTE: Washer will continue to operate with agitation even

as water is added.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your

washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.

See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID BUTTON

ɃPress to start the selected cycle.

ɃPress again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid.

ɃPress and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.

NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several

minutes to unlock the lid.

Use to Manually Soak Garments:

Press START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID and keep the lid

closed. After items have soaked for the desired time, press

START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to resume the wash

cycle.

Not all features and options are available on all models.

Appearance may vary.

1 2 8

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR

The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.

At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds

or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

SENSING FILL

When the Start/Stop/Pause/Unlock Lid button is pressed,

the washer will ll with water and begin the wash cycle.

WASH

You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor

sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.

The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.

RINSE

You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the

washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the

motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the basket

while lling.

FINAL SPIN/SPIN

The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for

proper water removal, based on the selected cycle.

CYCLE COMPLETE/DONE

Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.

Remove the load promptly for best results.

LID LOCKED/LOCKED

To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid

will lock and the Lid Locked light will turn

on. When this light is lit, the lid is locked

and cannot be opened. When this light is

off, the lid is unlocked and can be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press

START/STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID.

The lid will unlock once the washer

movement has stopped. This may

take several minutes if the load was

spinning at high speed. Press START/

STOP/PAUSE/UNLOCK LID again to

resume the cycle.

EXTRA RINSE (on some models)

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse

to most cycles.

NOTE: To open the lid during the rinse or extra rinse phase

after the rst spin, you must rst press START/STOP/

PAUSE/UNLOCK LID to unlock the lid.

PRESOAK (on some models)

This option can be used to automatically add a presoak

time to a wash cycle. Items will gently tumble through the

detergent and water for the selected time to help loosen

tough stains.

Cycle Guide

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

*All rinses are cold.

Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin

Speed: Cycle Details:

Sturdy fabrics,

colorfast items,

towels, jeans

Jeans Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle

uses spray rinses only. Use this cycle for cleaning the

interior of the washer. See “Washer Care.”

Heavily soiled white

fabrics

Whites Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High This cycle introduces liquid chlorine bleach to the load

at the proper time for improved whitening of your heavily

soiled white fabrics. This cycle combines high-speed wash

action and high-speed spin speed. For maximum soil and

stain removal, use the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser for

liquid chlorine bleach, color-safe bleach, or Oxi product

laundry boosters. This cycle can also be used for sturdy

color fabrics, such as towels, without liquid chlorine bleach.

Cotton heavy soiled

bright or darkly

colored items, linens,

casual, and mixed

loads

Deep Clean/

Heavy Wash**

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains

and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.

This cycle complies with SASO 2885 (standard cotton

program 40°C using Cold temperature and standard cotton

program 60°C using Hot temperature).

Large items such

as sheets, sleeping

bags, small

comforters, jackets,

small washable rugs

Bulky Items Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Low Use this cycle to wash large items such as jackets and

small comforters. The washer will ll with enough water

to wet down the load before the wash portion of the cycle

begins, and uses a higher water level than other cycles.

Heavily soiled fabrics Soak Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

No Spin Use this cycle to soak small spots of set-in stains on

fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and

soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the

washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.

Swimsuits and items

requiring rinsing

without detergent

Rinse &

Spin

Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high-speed spin for loads requiring

an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power

interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.

Dripping wet or

hand-washed items

Drain &

Spin

N/A High This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy

fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this

cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing

a cycle after a power failure.

Heavy soiled bright

darkly colored items,

linens, casual, and

mixed loads

Colors with

Soak

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts

stains while caring for fabrics. This cycle will have a Soak

integrated automatically at the beginning of the cycle.

Settings may be adjusted as desired but cold water is

suggested to use.

Small loads,

cottons, polyester,

permanent press

Quick Wash Warm

Cold

Tap Cold

High Use this cycle to wash small, lightly soiled loads of 2–3

items that are needed in a hurry. This cycle features

a spray rinse.

Machine-wash silks,

lingerie, washable

wools

Delicate Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Low Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating

“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care

label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before

washing. This cycle features a spray rinse.

Bright or darkly colored

cottons, linens, casual,

and mixed loads

Colors/

Cold Wash

Cold

Tap Cold

High Cold water with an additional wash action gently lifts

stains while caring for fabrics. Settings may be adjusted

as desired but must use only cold water settings.

No-iron fabrics,

cottons, permanent

press, linens,

synthetics

Casual Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Low Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as

sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent

press, and blends.

**The test program used at the 40°C standard cotton program and the 60°C standard cotton program. With clarication of the

following data of each program:

Cycle Guide

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin

Speed: Cycle Details:

Casual and mixed

loads, jeans, towels,

sturdy fabrics

Deep Water

Wash

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High Provides additional water and alternating wash action for

heavily soiled mixed loads. Water-level sensing process

may take longer for some items than for others because

they will absorb more water than other fabric types.

No clothes in washer Clean Washer Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

- Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside of your

washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water

level. Use with a Washer Cleaner tablet or liquid chlorine

bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. This

cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care.”

IMPORTANT: Do not place garments or other items in the

washer during the Clean Washer cycle. Use this cycle with

an empty wash tub.

NOTE: If your model does not have the Clean Washer cycle,

clean the inside of your washer using the Bulky Items cycle

with a hot water temperature.

Cottons, linens, and

mixed garment loads

Normal Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

High Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric

loads. This cycle features a progressive spray rinse.

*All rinses are cold.

NOTE: “Wash” LED might be turned on during all Agitation phase. This is normal and exclusive to this cycle.

Cotton 40°C Cotton 60°C Cotton 60°C

Half Load Half Load Full Load

1. Number of Washing Cycles 1 1 1

a) Water quantity for each washing cycle (L) 24.8 24.8 42.5

b) Time for each washing cycle (minutes) 5.5 5.5 6

2. Number of Rinse Cycles 2 2 2

a) Water quantity for rinse cycle #1 (L) 33.4 32.8 48.3

a) Water quantity for rinse cycle #2 (L) 46.9 46.6 72.1

b) Time for rinse cycle #1 (minutes) 258 258 260

b) Time for rinse cycle #2 (minutes) 14 14 17

3. Number of Spin Cycles 2 2 2

a) Time for each spin cycle #1 (minutes) 3 3 3

a) Time for spin cycle #2 (minutes) 4 4 4

USING YOUR WASHER

Plug into an earthed outlet.

Do not remove earth pin.

ɃEmpty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small

object can pass under the HE agitator and become

trapped, causing unexpected sounds.

ɃSort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,

and colorfastness.

ɃSeparate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

ɃSeparate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

ɃDo not dry items if stains remain after washing, because

heat can set stains into fabric.

ɃTreat stains promptly.

ɃClose zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

ɃMend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items

during washing.

Helpful Tips:

ɃWhen washing water-proof or water-resistant items,

load evenly.

ɃUse mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when

washing delicate or small items.

ɃTurn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers

from lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics

will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions

to avoid damage to your items.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

Add a measured amount of HE

detergent or single-dose laundry

packet into the basket.

If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe

bleach, or fabric-softener crystals, add

to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.

IMPORTANT: Use only High Efciency detergents. The

package will be marked “HE” or “High Efciency.” Using

regular detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and

reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component

failures and noticeable mold or mildew. HE detergents are

made to produce the right amount of suds for the best

performance.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine

the amount of laundry products to use.

2. Add laundry products

5. Add fabric softener

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric

softener into dispenser; always follow

manufacturer’s directions for correct amount

of fabric softener based on your load size.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the

dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside

of the rim. See max ll line arrows.

4. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236 mL). Do

not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle

with liquid chlorine bleach.

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For

more information, see “Cycle Guide.”

6. Select cycle

3. Load laundry into washer

Load garments in loose heaps evenly

around basket wall. For best results, do

not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap

large items such as sheets around the

HE agitator; load them in loose piles

around the sides of the basket. Try mixing

different-sized items to reduce tangling.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer.

Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce

wrinkling and tangling.

MAX FILL

Fabric softener Water

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