Whirlpool® Top Loading Washing Machine Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions

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: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.

Getting Started:

STEP 1. ADD HE DETERGENT
Designed to use only HE (High Efficiency) detergents.
NOTE: See ADDING LAUNDRY PRODUCTS (below) for more information on adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.
STEP 2. LOAD CLOTHES
For best results, load garments in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall.
STEP 3. PRESS POWER TO TURN ON THE WASHER
STEP 4. SELECT THE DESIRED CYCLE FOR YOUR LOAD* *Appearance may vary depending on model.
STEP 5. ADJUST CYCLE SETTINGS, IF DESIRED
STEP 6. SELECT ADDITIONAL OPTIONS* *Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.
STEP 7. PRESS AND HOLD START/PAUSE TO BEGIN CYCLE NOTE: Start button must be held for 1 second to start cycle. Once the status lights are illuminated, release the start button.

Control Panel and Features

POWER

Press to turn on/off or to stop/cancel a cycle.

CYCLE KNOB

Turn knob to select desired cycle.

START/PAUSE

Press and hold the Start/Pause button for 1 second until all status lights are illuminated, then release to start cycle. Press during a cycle to pause cycle and unlock lid. NOTE: If machine is spinning it may take longer to unlock lid.

CYCLE MODIFIERS (Not all modifiers are available on all cycles)

TEMP: Press to modify the cycle's available temperatures (Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, or Hot). NOTE: Pressing Temp will toggle through available temperature options. When no lights in the temperature column are illuminated the selected temperature is Tap Cold.
RINSE OPTIONS: Press to modify the cycle's available rinse options. Press once for Fabric Softener, twice for Extra Rinse and three times to activate both.
FABRIC SOFTENER: Select this option to let the machine know when you have added liquid fabric softener.
EXTRA RINSE: Select this option to add a second rinse.

OPTIONS

Press to add or remove options for each cycle. Press once to add a 30 min PreSoak, twice to activate Deep Water and three times for both.

DEEP WATER: Use this option to automatically add more water to your wash cycle. You can also use this option to reduce the likelihood of white residue on dark clothing.
30 MIN PRESOAK: Touch to add a 30 minute presoak period to help loosen tough stains. The washer will fill, pause to soak, and then begin the selected cycle.
FAUCET: Press to access an instant water stream. Use this feature to pretreat clothes and other items right in the washer. You can also use this feature to manually add water to the machine as desired. NOTE: The washer will drain at the beginning of the cycle if a large volume of water is detected to ensure the machine can correctly sense the load size. NOTE: If the washer detects an out-of-balance condition it may pause and attempt and re-distribute the load. During this time the Sense and Wash status indicators will both briefly illuminate.

2-IN-1 REMOVABLE AGITATOR

Agitator Mode

Keep it in (Agitator mode) when you want increased mechanical action to remove and rinse away loose soils. You can use this mode anytime but it's especially suited for everyday mixed loads.

Impeller Mode

Take it out (Impeller mode) when you need added space and/or a thorough, gentle clean. You can use this mode anytime but it's especially suited for bulky items such as bedding and delicate items such as undergarments.

USING THE REMOVABLE AGITATOR

Squeeze handle, rotate counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove.
Push down and rotate clockwise to re-install. The agitator should lock into place.

For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your machine.

Choosing the Right Cycle

A cycle guide for your washer can be found online at www.whirlpool.com. The document will help identify which cycle to choose for various load types as well as the default cycle options. For example, Whirlpool recommends using the NORMAL cycle with Warm water for cottons, linens and mixed-garment loads.

More Water When You Want It

AUTO SENSING AND DEEP WATER

The washer will adjust the water level to the optimal amount for a High Efficiency wash of the detected load size.

Press Deep Water to automatically add more water to your wash cycle.
It is recommended to use BULKY ITEMS cycle with Deep Water option for loads where maximum water level is desired.
Expect longer cycle times due to extended fill duration when using the Deep Water option.

Cleaning with Less Water

The washer has been designed and optimized to provide a thorough cleaning using less water to conserve energy and resources.

As the washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more items should be added.

IMPORTANT: You will not see a full basket of water as with older, less efficient washing machines. It is normal for some of the load to be above the water line.

Pre-treating Before a Wash Cycle

FAUCET

Press the Faucet button once to turn on and press again to turn off.
Faucet will automatically shut off after 10 minutes or when max water level is reached.
Water will automatically drain if water level becomes too high.
Water will also drain after 10 minutes if the lid is left open or 3 hours if the lid is left closed.

Adding Laundry Products

IMPORTANT: Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.

ADDING HE DETERGENT TO BASKET

Add a measured amount of HE detergent or single-dose laundry packets 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.

NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use.

ADDING LIQUID CHLORINE BLEACH

Do not overfill, 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.

ADDING LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER

If you desire to use liquid fabric softener with this washer, Whirlpool suggests using the Downy Ball dispenser. Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into the Downy Ball® dispenser, pull the ring tightly to seal it, and place on top of load. Follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Then use the Rinse Options button to select Fabric Softener. The Downy Ball® dispenser will automatically release the fabric softener at the correct time in the cycle. For questions on using the Downy Ball® dispenser visit www.downy.com.

ADDING LIQUID FABRIC SOFTENER MANUALLY

Select the Fabric Softener option on the control panel before starting a cycle. During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling, press the Start/Pause button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Close the lid, press and hold the Start/Pause button to resume the cycle.

Assistance or Service and Additional Information

For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.

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