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Contents

Page

Important Safety

Instructions.. 3

Operating Instructions

Starting your washer 4-5

What happens in each cycle 5-9

Other Operating

Instructions

Rinse and spin 10

Extra rinse option 10

Drain and spin 10

Soak cycle 11

Pre-wash cycle 11

MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter 11

Liquid bleach dispenser 12

Liquid fabric softener

dispenser 12

If You Need Service Or

Assistance. . 13-l 4

Whirlpool Automatic

Washer Warranty. 16

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool

appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided

with this product. Then complete the

form below. Have this information ready

if you need service or call with a

question.

Copy model and serial numbers

from plate (under lid near hinge) and

the purchase date from the sales slip.

Keep this book, the Laundry Guide

and the sales slip together in a

handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

If your washer has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. It will be easier

to remove before the washer is used.

To remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove.

Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

ing detergent before removing glue as

described above.

Do not use sharp instruments,

rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or

abrasive cleaners. These can damage

the finish. See “Important Safety

Instructions” on page 3.

ImportantSafetyInstructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or

injury to persons when using your washer, fol-

low basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before give off vapors that can create a

using the washer. FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

NEVER wash items cleaned,

If hot water has not been used

washed, soaked in or spotted with recently (usually 2 weeks or

wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable longer), hydrogen gases may build

fluids in the washer. The fumes up in the water heater and the hot

can create a FIRE HAZARD or water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

launder and air dry fabrics contain- damage, before using your washer,

ing these materials. turn on all hot water faucets and

NEVER allow children to operate, allow water to run for several

play with, or crawl inside the minutes. This will allow gases to

washer. Close supervision of escape. DO NOT smoke or use

children is necessary when the any open flame near the faucet

washer is used near children. while it is open.

When discarding an old washer,

You are responsible for mak-

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent ing sure that your washer:

accidental entrapment. - is installed, repaired, and has

NEVER put your hands into the parts replaced by a qualified

washer until all motion stops. If the person.

lid is opened while the basket is - is properly installed and leveled

spinning, the basket will automati- on a floor that can support the

tally stop in a few seconds. weight.’

DO NOT tamper with controls. - is connected to the correct 3-

NEVER use or store flammable prong outlet, electric supply,

fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, water supply and drain.’

kerosene) in or near your washer. - is properly grounded.’

DO NOT add flammable fluids to the - is properly maintained.*

wash water. These substances _ is

protected from the Weather

and kept where the temperature

will not fall below freezing.

‘See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyourresponsibilities

ALWAYS store detergent, laundry

ALWAYS unplug the power supply

aids and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service

place where children can’t reach them the washer.

- in a locked cabinet if possible.

DO NOT machine wash glass fiber

ALWAYS read and follow instructions

on packages of detergent and laundry

aids - especially warnings and

precautions.

HAZARDOUS FUMES can be

formed if chlorine bleach is used in

the same wash as ammonia or acids

such as vinegar or rust remover.

materials. Small particles can stick to

fabrics washed in following loads and

cause skin irntation.

You are responsible for making

sure that your washer:

-is used only for jobs normally ex-

pected of home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly. 3

OperatingInstructions

The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are

designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book.

NOTE: Your model may not include all the features shown.

Startingyourwasher

Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place a sorted load in the washer before

starting it.

1. Select a load size

Turn the knob to point at a setting that

describes the size of load you want

to wash.

Set the knob anywhere on or between

EX SMALL (a few small items) and

EX LARGE (a full load).

To change the water level after the

washer has started to fill, turn the

knob to RESET, then to the desired

water level.

NOTE: For best washing results, items

should move freely in the washer. Do

not overload the washer or choose a

water level that is too low for your wash

load.

For best results with permanent

press clothes, use the EX LARGE water

level.

Reduce wash time when using EX

SMALL or SMALL water level settings.

Loads with only a few small items need

less wash time for best results.

2. Select water temperature

Match the water temperature to the

type of fabric and soils being washed.

The top temperature is the wash

selection and the bottom temperature

is the rinse selection.

NOTE: Use warm wash water with

the PERMANENT PRESS or KNITS

GENTLE Cycles.

For heavily soiled permanent press

or knit clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak

before washing in warm water.

ALWAYS use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

3. Select cycle and wash time

Start the washer

Push in the Cycle Control Knob and

turn it clockwise.

Stop when the indicator on the knob’s

outer ring points to the number in the

wash cycle you want. The numbers

are minutes of wash time.

Start the washer by pulling out the

Cycle Control Knob. The washer will

fill to the selected water level with the

selected wash water temperature.

After filling, the washer will agitate for

the selected number of minutes.

To stop the washer at any time,

push in the Cycle Control Knob. To

restart the washer, pull out the

Cycle Control Knob.

Whathappensineachcycle

Each cycle has different agitation and

spin speeds designed for different kinds

of fabrics.

Numbers on the dial in each cycle are

the minules of wash agitation time.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set

to a number and pulled out, the washer

fills before agitation and timing starts.

After agitation starts, the knob turns

clockwise until it points to OFF and the

cycle ends.

The washer will pause briefly

throughout each cycle. These pauses

are normal. They allow for the reversing

of the motor, normal washer operation

and the cool-down portion of the

PERMANENT PRESS Cycle.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of

water spraying during the spin parts of

some cycles. In some cycles, water is

sprayed on the spinning load to help

with the rinsing.

Gentle Wash System

For better fabric care in the REGULAR

and PERMANENT PRESS Cycles, the

agitation speed is reduced during the

last few minutes of wash agitation time.

Operating Instructions

Continued

Regular/Heavy Cycle

A cycle for sturdily constructed fabrics

that are heavily soiled.

Regular/Normal Cycle

A cycle for regular loads of fabrics that

are moderately soiled.

to Selected Level

8 Minutes High Speed

6 Minutes Low Speed

FILL

to Selected Level

4 Minutes High Speed

6 Mrnutes Low Speed

The washer will proceed to Extra Rinse, The washer WIIIproceed to Extra Rinse,

if selected. See page 10. if selected. See page 10.

Permanent Press/Normal Cycle Permanent Press/Light Cycle

A cycle designed for moderately soiled A cycle designed for lightly soiled per-

permanent press and some synthetic manent press and some synthetic fab-

fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep rics. The cool-down rinse helps keep

wrinkles from setting into these items. wrinkles from setting into these items.

to Selected Level

6 Minutes High Speed

FILL to Selected Level J

PARTIAL DRAIN (Pause)

Operating Instructions

Continued

Knits Gentle/Normal Cycle Knits Gentle/Light Cycle

A cycle that gently washes and A cycle that gently washes and

spins moderately soiled delicate items spins lightly soiled delicate items

and washable knits. and washable knits.

to Selected Level

Low Speed, Spray Rinse

to Selected Level

2 Minutes No Agitation

SPIN

Low Speed, Spray Rinse

Alndicates that machine is pausing for a brief soak period.

Soak Cycle

Pre-Wash Cycle

Brief periods of agitation and soak time

help remove heavy soils and certain

stains that need extra pretreatment.

Use recommended amount of

detergent or pre-soak additive. The

SOAK Cycle should always be followed

by a wash cycle.

Super Wash Cycle

Use for washing heavily soiled loads

that require maximum soil removal.

Double the amount of detergent

recommended when using the

SUPER WASH Cycle.

to Selected Level

NOTE:

The pre-wash setting starts the

washer at the second wash period.

Special care is needed when soaking

or pre-washing laundry. See the Laun-

dry Guide for proper use of this cycle.

to Selected Level J

4 Minutes High Speed J

After the partial drain, the washer

automatically refills and goes into the

REGULAR/HEAVY Cycle. Be sure to

use enough detergent for the double

wash.

OtherOperatingInstructions

Rinseandspin

When using extra detergent for heavily

soiled clothes, or washing special-care

items, you may want an extra rinse and

spin.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise to one of the dots on

the dial, as illustrated.

3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The

washer will fill to selected level,

agitate 2 minutes, drain and spin.

Extrarinseoption

You can automatically add an extra

rinse and spin to the REGULAR Cycle,

using the extra rinse option.

Flip the Extra Rinse switch to the ON

position before the REGULAR Cycle

starts. The washer will automatically

go to an extra rinse and spin after the

REGULAR Cycle is completed.

If no extra rinse and spin is wanted in

the REGULAR Cycle, switch to the

OFF position. The Cycle Control Knob

will then stop at the end of the

REGULAR Cycle, before reaching the

dot on the washer dial.

For an extra rinse in other cycles, see

“Rinse and spin.”

Drainandspin

A drain and spin may help shorten

drying times for some heavy fabrics

or special-care items by removing

excess water.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in.

2. Turn clockwise until indicator points

to any bar just before an OFF area

on the dial, as illustrated.

3. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The

washer will drain and spin.

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