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FABRIC CARE SYSTEM

TOP-LOADING

HIGH EFFICIENCY

LOW-WATER WASHER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

GUIDE D'UTILISATION

EFFICACITI_ A FAIBLE

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

WHAT'S NEW UNDER THE LiD? ................................. 3

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................ 4

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

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

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

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

WARRANTY ........................................................................16

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

Table des mati6res

SI_CURITi_ DE LA LAVEUSE ...................................... 17

QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? ................ 18

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTERISTIQUES .......................................... 19

GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES ...................................... 21

UTlUSATION DE LA LAVEUSE .................................. 23

ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ........................................ 26

DI_PANNAGE ......................................................................29

GARANTIE ..........................................................................35

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We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all

safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

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Once you start the cycle, the lid will lock, and the washer will

begin the sensing process to determine the correct water level

for the load. This may take several minutes before water is

added. You will find a step-by-step description in the "Cycle

Status Lights" section.

You will hear the motor turn the basket in short pulses to

thoroughly wet the load. This low-water wash method uses

less water and energy compared to a traditional agitator-style

washer.

to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount

Use only High Efficiency (HE) detergent.

Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.

Do not load garments directly over the center of the washplate;

when loaded, the center of the washplate should be visible.

As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the

IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water

as with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some

of the load to be above the water line.

noises that are different from those of your previous washer.

of the cycle, as the lid lock goes through a self-test. There

washplate moves the load. And sometimes, you may hear

nothing at all, as the washer determines the correct water level

for your load or allows time for clothes to soak.

O 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.

CYCLE OPTIONS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up. Not

all cycles and options are available on all models.

TEMP

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

if needed. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, press

changed. Not all spin speeds are available with all cycles.

your load more damp.

to turn the button sounds on or off.

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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR

or pauses that are different from traditional washers.

the washer will first perform a self-test on the lid lock

again.

the load, and resume adding water. This process may

of the cycle. This is normal.

motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket

while filling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric

Remove the load promptly for best results.

Ifyou need to open the lid, press START/Pause/

Unlock. The lid will unlock once the washer

mixed garment loads

comforters, sheets,

jackets

requiring rinsing

High

Low

Medium

Light

Medium

Medium

Extra Rinse

Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments

cycle on the care label. Place small items in mesh

garment bags before washing. This cycle uses a

higher, preset water level.

mixed fabric loads. This cycle features a spray

this cycle is used, the wash cycle will use cooler

wash water temperatures than the Normal cycle.

This cycle features a spray rinse.

the wash portion of the cycle begins. Do not

tightly pack basket.

additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after

Hand-washed items

wet items

with

affresh ®

Low

High

Medium

This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times

by hand. Use this cycle to drain washer after

cancelling a cycle or completing a cycle after a

power failure.

agitation and soaking. After time has expired,

Cycle is complete.

Use this cycle every 30 washes to keep the inside

interrupted. See "Washer Care."

*All rinses are cold.

with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils).

* Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small

. Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.

. Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.

. Treat stains promptly.

. Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and

Helpful Tips:

* When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load

to avoid damage to your garments.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Single-dose laundry packet, color-safe bleach, Oxi-type

prior to adding laundry.

NOTE: Do not add clothes to washer basket prior to adding

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Load laundry into washer

Load garments in loose heaps evenly

visible. Try mixing different sized

Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL).

cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.

NOTE: Do not add single-dose laundry packets, color-safe

bleach, Oxi-type boosters, or fabric softener crystals to

dispensers. They will not dispense correctly.

Add a measured amount of HE detergent

into detergent tray. This tray holds 3 oz.

(89 mL). Do not overfill tray - adding too much detergent may

cause detergent to be dispensed into the washer too early.

IMPORTANT: Use only High Efficiency detergents. The

washing creates excessive sudsing with a regular non-HE

detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in longer

Fabric

Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener

into tray, always follow manufacturer's directions

IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener option must be selected to

overfill or dilute. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener

to immediately dispense into washer.

If Extra Rinse option is selected, fabric softener will be

dispensed into the last rinse.

It is normal for a small amount of water to remain in the

dispenser at the end of a cycle.

7. Press POWER to turn on washer

POWER

press POWER to turn on the washer.

I Hot l Extra Heavy

will be lit. Press the cycle settings buttons to change the

Temperature, Soil Level, and Spin Speed, if desired.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions

Wash Temp

your hot water heater setting. Heavy soils

Warm

Moderate to light soils

Fabric Extra

Softener Rinse

Select any other cycle options you may wish to add, if not

previously set. Some cycles will automatically add certain

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

cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load balance

is sensed.When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator

will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has

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

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

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

out.

Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load

unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to filling.

This is normal operation.

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HE detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding the

amount of HE detergent to use. Never use more than the

recommended amount because that may increase the rate

at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your

washer, which in turn may result in undesirable odor.

job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent

accumulate.

dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-

{Recommended for Best Performance}:

a. Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.

b. Place an affresh ®Washer Cleaner tablet in the bottom

c. Do not place an affresh ®Washer Cleaner tablet

d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the

f. Select the CLEAN WASHER cycle.

cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described

must be interrupted, press POWER. (For models with

b. Add 1 cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach

over time.

cycle. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is described

below.

from washer.

line for normal wash cycle.

2. During this cycle, there will be some agitation and spinning

After this cycle is complete, leave the lid open to allow

After a period of using your washer, you may find some

residue buildup in the washer's dispensers. To remove

and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the dispensers or

trim for cleaning. The dispensers and trim are not removable.

Ifyour model has a dispenser drawer, however, remove the

drawer and clean it before or after you run the Clean Washer

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

Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external

use abrasive products.

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions

attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for Factory

Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance

Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. This limited warranty is effective

repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in

8. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an

authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available.

9. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance