Whirlpool WTW4800X Series User manual

W10280544B

W10280545A - SP

TOP-LOADING

WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Table of Contents

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

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................3

CYCLE GUIDE...............................................................5

USING YOUR WASHER................................................6

WASHER MAINTENANCE............................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................11

WARRANTY.................................................................15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................Back Cover

Table des matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET

CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................................17

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................19

UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ..................................20

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ....................................23

DÉPANNAGE ...............................................................25

GARANTIE...................................................................31

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............ Couverture arrière

LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT

PAR LE DESSUS

GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET

D’ENTRETIEN

WASHER SAFETY

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

LOAD SIZE

Select the setting most suitable for your load. Small will

add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super

will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads.

Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor

cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and

tangling.

TEMPERATURE

Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform

water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and

cold water.

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.

• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your

previous washer provided.

•Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water

may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum

temperature.

OPTIONS

The following options may be added to most cycles.

EXTRA RINSE

This option can be used to automatically add a second

rinse to most cycles.

FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED YES

This option must be selected if using fabric softener

during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added

at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.

FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE

This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the

Extra Rinse options.

4WASH 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/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the

cycle and unlock the lid.

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

minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds

to cancel a cycle.

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.

FILL

When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,

the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock

mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock

briey before locking again. The washer will use spins

to check for load balance. These spins may take several

minutes before water is added to the washer. You may

hear the hum of the spins before lling. This is normal.

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.

Not all features and options are available on all models.

Appearance may vary.

RINSE

You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the

washer rinses and moves the load. Fabric softener

will be added if the Fabric Softener Added option was

selected.

SPIN

The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for

proper water removal, based on the selected cycle

and spin speed.

Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and

spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to

spin and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.

DONE

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

Remove the load promptly for best results.

LID LOCKED

To allow for proper spin operation, the

lid will lock and the Lid Lock light will

turn on. This light indicates that the lid

is locked and cannot be opened.

If you need to open the lid, press

START/Pause/Unlock. 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/Pause/

Unlock again to resume the cycle.

*All rinses are cold.

CYCLE GUIDE

Items to

wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin

Speed: Cycle Details:

Machine-wash

silks, lingerie,

washable wools

Delicate Low

No-iron fabrics,

cottons, perm

press, linens,

synthetics

Cottons, linens,

sheets, and mixed

garment loads

Lightly-soiled

no-iron fabrics

and synthetics

Sturdy fabrics,

colorfast items,

towels, jeans

Swimsuits and

items requiring

rinsing without

detergent

Casual

Regular

Normal

Regular

Casual

Light

Normal

Heavy

Rinse &

Spin

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. Select “Fabric Softener Added - Yes” if using

fabric softener.

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

sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent

press, and blends. Select “Fabric Softener Added - Yes” if

using fabric softener.

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric

loads. This cycle uses spray rinses only. Select “Fabric

Softener Added - Yes” if using fabric softener.

Use this cycle to wash lightly-soiled loads of no-iron fabrics

such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes,

permanent press, and blends. Select “Fabric Softener

Added - Yes” if using fabric softener.

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

uses spray rinses only. Select “Fabric Softener Added -

Yes” if using fabric softener.

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.

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Cold rinse only

Low

High

Low

High

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.

Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Dripping wet or

hand-washed

items

Drain &

Spin

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.

High

Lightweight

cotton fabrics Normal

Light

Use this cycle for lightly soiled mixed loads. This cycle

uses spray rinses only. Select “Fabric Softener Added -

Yes” if using fabric softener.

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

High

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

N/A

• Emptypockets.Loosechange,buttons,oranysmallobject

can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing

unexpected sounds.

• Sortitemsbyrecommendedcycle,watertemperature,

and colorfastness.

• Separateheavilysoileditemsfromlightlysoiled.

• Separatedelicateitemsfromsturdyfabrics.

• Donotdrygarmentsifstainsremainafterwashing,because

heat can set stains into fabric.

• Treatstainspromptly.

• Closezippers,fastenhooks,tiestringsandsashes,and

remove non-washable trim and ornaments.

• Mendripsandtearstoavoidfurtherdamagetoitems

during washing.

Helpful Tips:

• Whenwashingwater-prooforwater-resistantitems,load

evenly.

• Usemeshgarmentbagstohelpavoidtanglingwhenwashing

delicate or small items.

• Turn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 garments.

1. Sort and prepare your laundry

Add a measured amount of detergent into the bottom of the

washer basket before adding clothes. If using an Oxi or

color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom

of the washer basket, as well.

IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to

determine the amount of detergent to use.

2. Add detergent

USING YOUR WASHER

5. Add fabric softener to dispenser

(on some models)

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. Then select Fabric Softener Added Yes option or

Fabric Softener Added with Extra Rinse option.

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected

to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.

For models without fabric softener dispenser

In the nal rinse only, add fabric softener that has been diluted

with 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

4. Add liquid chlorine bleach

to dispenser

Liquid

Chlorine Bleach

Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL).

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

cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

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 agitator; load them in loose

pilesaroundthesidesofthebasket.Trymixingdifferentsized

items to reduce tangling.

3. Load laundry into washer

MAX FILL

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

Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce

wrinkling and tangling.

Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more

information, see “Cycle Guide”.

6. Select cycle

Wash Temp

Hot

Some cold water is added to save

energy. This will be cooler than

your hot water heater setting.

Warm

Some cold water will be added, so

this will be cooler than what your

previous washer provided.

Cool

Warm water may be added to

assist in soil removal and to help

dissolve detergents.

Cold

This is the temperature from your

faucet. If your tap cold water is

very cold, warm water may be

added to assist in soil removal and

help dissolve detergent.

Suggested Fabrics

8. Select TEMPERATURE

Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature

by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting

based on your load. All rinses are tap cold.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions

to avoid damage to your garments.

10. Press START/Pause/Unlock

to begin wash cycle

Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash cycle.

When the cycle has nished, the DONE indicator will light.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid

odor,reducewrinkling,andrustingofmetalhooks,zippers,

and snaps.

Unlocking the lid to add garments:

If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:

Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the

washer movement has stopped. This may take several

minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close

lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.

If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump

out automatically.

Select the desired cycle options. If you are using fabric

softener, be sure to select one of the Fabric Softener Added

options.

Whites and pastels

Durable garments

Heavy soils

Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

Colors that bleed

or fade

Light soils

Dark colors that

bleed or fade

Light soils

9. Select options (on some models)

Selecttheloadsizesettingmostsuitableforyourload.Small

will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will

add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items

need to move freely.

7. Select LOAD SIZE

CLEANING YOUR WASHER

Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep

washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly

cleaning procedure:

1. Make sure the washer is empty.

2. Using recommended AFFRESH®washer cleaner,

add one tablet to washer basket

If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to

liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.

IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent. Do not use more than

recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product

over time.

3. Close washer lid.

4. Select Normal Heavy cycle, hot Temperature, and large

LoadSize.

5. Press START/Pause/Unlock. Water will pour into washer for

a moment and pause, lid will lock, then cycle will continue.

NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must

be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run a

RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure bleach has been rinsed from

washer. Press and hold the START/Pause/Unlock for

3 seconds to cancel the cycle.

Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser

1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and

squeezing,whilepushingupwardwiththumbs.

2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not

wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.

Cleaning the bleach dispenser

Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp

cloth.

To clean exterior:

1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.

2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not

use abrasive products.

Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or

not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:

1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.

2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due

to water pressure surge.

WINTER STORAGE CARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer

whereitwillnotfreeze.Becausesomewatermaystayin

hoses,freezingcandamagewasher.Ifstoringormoving

duringfreezingweather,winterizeyourwasher.

To winterize washer:

1. Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. Put1qt.(1L)ofR.V.-typeantifreezeinbasketandrun

washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds

tomixantifreezeandremainingwater.

3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of

hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if

bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement

on the label with a permanent marker.

WATER INLET HOSES

WASHER MAINTENANCE

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water

inlet hoses.

2. Ifwasherwillbemovedduringfreezingweather,follow

Winter Storage Care directions before moving.

3. Disconnect drain from drain system and drain any

remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain

hose from back of washer.

4. Unplug power cord.

5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.

6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.

7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back

inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy

blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place

tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until

washer is placed in new location.

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN

To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage

or moving:

1. Refer to “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and

connect washer.

2. Before using again, run washer through the following

recommended procedure:

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.

Turn on both water faucets.

2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.

3. Run washer through Casual regular cycle to clean washer

andremoveantifreeze,ifused.Usehalfthemanufacturer’s

recommendedamountofdetergentforamedium-sizeload.

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