Whirlpool® Top Loading Washing Machine Quick Start Guide
Product Registration & Owner Information
Product Registration & Owner Information
Find your QR code on your product's serial tag, as shown in the diagram. [Diagram showing a close-up of a washing machine's serial tag with a QR code highlighted.]
YOUR QR CODE UNLOCKS... product registration and warranty information, installation instructions, how-to videos, and additional accessories to get the most out of your product. If you purchased a smart appliance, your QR code will provide instructions on how to download the app and connect. You can access the full Installation, User Maintenance and Operating Instructions, Warranty details, and more by visiting our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners or www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call. To receive a free printed copy of the information online, call us at 1-866-698-2538 (U.S.A.) / 1-800-807-6777 (Canada) or write to us at:
Whirlpool Brand AppliancesCustomer eXperience Center
533 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692Whirlpool Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Center Unit
200-6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
Register to access warranty information and receive important notifications related to your product. Scan the Photo Registration Card or QR code to register your product.
Safety Warnings
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person, read the Important Safety Instructions located in the Safety and Installation Instructions provided before installing or operating this appliance.
⚠️ WARNING
Fire Hazard
- Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
- No washer can completely remove oil.
- Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: Do not wash water resistant or water repellent type clothing. Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance condition that could result in physical injury, property damage and/or appliance damage.
Operating Instructions
Add HE Detergent into the basket & Laundry Products into the Dispenser. Whirlpool suggests using the Downy Ball® dispenser.
[Diagram showing the washing machine's dispenser drawer, with HE detergent being poured into the main compartment and laundry products into the designated dispenser.]
Sort & Load Laundry then close the lid.
[Diagram showing a person sorting laundry and placing items loosely into the washing machine drum.]
Touch Power to Turn On the Washer.
[Diagram showing a hand pressing the 'Power' button on the washing machine's control panel.]
Select the Desired Cycle for your Load.
[Diagram of the washing machine's control panel, with the cycle selection dial or buttons shown, highlighting options like NORMAL, ACTIVEWEAR, JEANS, HEAVY DUTY, WHITES, COLORS, QUICK WASH, CLEAN WASHER, DELICATES, BULKY ITEMS, TOWELS, DRAIN & SPIN.]
Adjust Cycle Setting, if desired.
[Diagram of the washing machine's control panel, showing adjustments being made to cycle settings such as temperature (Hot, Warm, Cool, Cold), water level (Deep Rinse), or other specific settings.]
NOTE: Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.
Select Additional Options.
[Diagram showing selection of additional options like Fabric Softener, PreSoak, or specific rinse options on the control panel.]
Press and Hold Start/Pause to Begin Cycle.
[Diagram showing a hand pressing and holding the 'Start/Pause' button on the washing machine's control panel.]
NOTE: If the washer detects an out-of-balance condition it may pause and attempt and resolve the issue. During this time the Sense and Rinse / Spin status indicators will both briefly illuminate.
Choosing the Right Cycle
NOTE: Normal cycle with Warm water is recommended for cottons, linens and mixed garment loads.
[Illustrations of various clothing items (e.g., cotton shirts, linen garments, mixed loads) with an indicator pointing to the 'Normal' cycle recommendation.]
Loading Recommendations
For best performance, load items by dropping them in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not lay items lengthwise.
[Illustration showing clothes being dropped into the washing machine drum in loose heaps, distributed evenly around the basket wall, not piled up or laid flat.]
