All-in-One Washer & Dryer 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.
General Safety 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.
NOTES:
- Not all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel appearance may vary.
- If your model has a touch interface, the control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
- If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the button firmly.
- At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.
Getting Started
Follow these steps to begin using your All-in-One Washer & Dryer:
Step 1. Add HE Detergent
NOTE: See the “Adding Laundry Products” section in your Owner’s Manual for more information on adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach. Your machine is set up by default to use the Load & Go dispenser at the bottom, but you can also use the single dose dispenser in the top left instead.
Step 2. Load Clothes
Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning.
Step 3. Turn Power On
Step 4. Close Door; then Select Cycle and Settings
Step 5. Press START/PAUSE
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instructions, maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine.
For information on a full cycle guide, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or complete instructions for use and installation, please visit:
- United States: https://www.whirlpool.com/owners
- Canada: https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners
This may save you the cost of a service call. If you need to contact Whirlpool, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1–866–698–2538
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
Canada:
1–800–807–6777
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200–6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
IMPORTANT:
Retain this guide for future use.
Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.
Button Descriptions
1. POWER BUTTON
Select to turn the washer on and off. Select to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
2. WHAT TO WASH/HOW TO WASH
First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to wash. Use that to guide your “WHAT to wash” selection. Then determine how you want the washer to wash them and make the appropriate “HOW to wash” selection. See online “Cycle Guide” for cycle details. If you do not make a “HOW to wash” selection, the washer will automatically select the recommended or last-used “HOW to wash” cycle. Note that by default every cycle has been set up to run as a “WASH & DRY” cycle.
3. START/PAUSE
Touch and hold for 3 seconds until the light above Start/Pause comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
4. CYCLE STATUS
The Cycle Status display shows the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.
Estimated Time Remaining
The Estimated Time Remaining shows the time required for the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size, modifiers, options selected, and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to lengthen the cycle time as well.
Sensing
When Start/Pause is touched, the washer will chime, indicating it is starting. The drum will make a partial turn. The door will click when it locks. Once the door has locked, the washer will begin spinning to sense the load size. This sensing process will continue throughout the cycle. After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on load size will be displayed and water will be added. You may hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. The actual cycle time may be lengthened; however, the display will continue to show the estimated time.
Washing
During the wash cycle, this will display to let you know the cycle is in progress.
Drying
During a drying cycle, this will display to let you know the drying cycle is in progress.
PreSoak
This symbol [PreSoak symbol] will be displayed to let you know a PreSoak is in progress.
Detergent Low
When detergent in the bulk dispenser is running low, the display will show the detergent level (Low).
Add Garment
When “Add Garment” is displayed, you may pause the washer, open the door, and add items. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to start the washer again.
Door Locked
The Door Locked symbol [Door locked symbol] will display to indicate that the door is locked and cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle.
Control Lock
When the Control Lock symbol [Control lock symbol] is displayed, the buttons are disabled. Touch and hold DRY ONLY for 3 seconds to enable the buttons.
FanFresh®
This symbol [FanFresh symbol] will be displayed when the FanFresh® option is activated. The fan will turn on and the load will tumble periodically for up to 12 hours, after the cycle is complete.
End
Once the cycle is complete, “End” will display. Remove the load promptly for best results.
Cycle Modifiers
When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up. Touch to adjust cycle modifiers on the washer before touching Start/Pause. Additional wash modifiers or options selected after touching Start/Pause may not activate. Once a wash setting is selected, it is saved for the cycle selected. Press and hold the SPIN and SOIL buttons to reset factory default settings. See online “Cycle Guide” for default cycle settings.
NOTE: Some modifiers may increase or decrease the estimated time remaining.
Temp
The recommended wash temperature is preset for each cycle. Some preset temperatures can be changed. You may select a different wash temperature based on the level of soil and type of fabric being washed. For best results, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric, following the garment label instructions. All wash temperatures feature a cold rinse.
Spin
The recommended spin speed is preset for each cycle. Some preset speeds can be changed.
- Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may increase wrinkling in your load.
- Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave your load more damp.
Soil
The recommended soil level is preset for each cycle. Some preset soil levels can be changed. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, select the Heavy Soil setting. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select the Light Soil setting. Lower soil level settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.
Utility Cycles
Clean Washer
Use this every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablets or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. When using this cycle, the drum should be empty. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care” in the “Washer Maintenance and Care” section of your Owner’s Manual.
Drain & Spin
This cycle removes excess water from the load or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle after a power failure. For some fabrics, you may choose to set a slower spin speed.
Cycle Options
You may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles. Options vary by model.
Steam Clean
The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to help remove tough stains, as well as a steam boost for added cleaning power, in the wash cycle. An integrated heater helps to maintain optimal wash temperatures. See online “Cycle Guide” for cycles that allow the Steam Clean option. You can also touch and hold STEAM CLEAN for 3 seconds to turn cycle signals on or off.
WASH & DRY (on some models)
Use this option when you wish to wash & dry your clothes. By default, this option is turned on for every cycle and you can turn it off to run the cycle as a wash only. For optimal drying results, do not load clothes more than half full. Since this unit uses a ventless drying technology, expect longer dry times compared to a vented dryer.
Dry Only
Touch to run a dry only cycle on wet or damp loads. Dry Only has an initial high-speed spin followed by intermittent tumbling. The cycle will automatically end when the load is dry. This option behaves like a “HOW to wash” selection. Hence, when using this option, only “WHAT to wash” will be selectable. In case you want to switch to a wash only or a WASH & DRY mode, make sure to first choose a different “HOW” selection. NOTE: Cycle time will vary based on load composition. For optimal dry performance and cycle time, load the drum no more than half full. Since this unit uses a ventless drying technology, expect longer dry times compared to a vented dryer.
You can also touch and hold WASH & DRY for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the FanFresh® option. Use the FanFresh® option if you will be unable to remove the load promptly. The washer will automatically activate the fan after the cycle ends and tumble the load periodically for up to 12 hours.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not use dryer sheets.
LOAD & GO™
When this option is turned on, the machine will automatically dispense detergent from the containers at the bottom of the machine. By default, this option is turned on for every cycle and you can turn it off if you wish to use the single dose detergent dispenser.
IMPORTANT: When using the dispenser container with concentrated liquid detergent, be sure to change the detergent concentration settings in the control if the detergent used is different than factory preset of 2x concentration. Change the detergent concentration setting by touching and holding Temp and Soil for 3 seconds.
PreSoak (on some models)
Touch and hold LOAD & GO™ for 3 seconds to enable the PreSoak option that will add a 30 minute presoak to any wash cycle.
