Whirlpool® Top Loading Washing Machine
Quick Start Guide & Owner Information
Product Registration & Owner Information
Find your QR code on your product's serial tag, as shown in the diagram.
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 Appliances
Customer Experience Center
533 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Whirlpool 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.
[Diagram: Product serial tag with QR code highlighted]
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.
Operating Instructions
? 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.
- Step 1: Add Detergent
Add HE Detergent & Laundry Products to Dispenser then close the dispenser drawer.
[Diagram: Dispenser drawer with HE detergent being added]
- Step 2: Sort & Load Laundry
Sort & Load Laundry then close the lid.
[Diagram: Clothes being sorted and loaded into the washing machine drum]
- Step 3: Power On Washer
Touch Power [power-symbol] to Turn On the Washer.
[Diagram: Control panel with power button highlighted]
- Step 4: Select Cycle
Select the Desired Cycle for your Load.
[Diagram: Control panel showing cycle selection options: REGULAR, WHITES, DELICATES, COLORS, BULKY ITEMS, TOWELS]
- Step 5: Adjust Settings
Adjust Cycle Setting, if desired.
[Diagram: Control panel showing options to adjust soil level, temperature, etc.]
- Step 6: Select Options
Select Additional Options.
[Diagram: Control panel showing additional options like Extra Rinse, Cycle Signal]
- Step 7: Start Cycle
Touch and Hold Start/Pause [play-pause-symbol] to Begin Cycle.
[Diagram: Control panel with Start/Pause button highlighted]
NOTE: Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.
Choosing the Right Cycle
NOTE: Normal cycle with Warm water is recommended for cottons, linens and mixed garment loads.
[Diagram: Assortment of clothing items like shirts, pants, socks, towels, suitable for the Normal cycle.]
Loading Recommendations
For best performance, load items by dropping them in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not lay items lengthwise.
[Diagram: Two illustrations showing laundry loading. One shows items loaded loosely and evenly around the drum. The other might show items laid flat or improperly placed.]
Document Model Number: W11646516D