Whirlpool Top Load Washer Quick Start Guide
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING
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
NOTE: See the "Adding Laundry Products" section 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: Close Lid; then Select Cycle and Settings
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. - Step 4: Press Start/Stop
Cycle Guide - Normal Cycle
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Recommended settings for best performance are shown in bold. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
| Items to Wash: | Cycle: | Temperature: | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottons, linens, and mixed-garment loads | Normal- Regular |
Hot Warm Cool Cold Tap Cold |
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed-fabric loads. A high spin speed is the default for this cycle. |
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your machine.
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 https://www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.
However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.
United States:
1-800-253-1301
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
Button Descriptions
WASH TEMPERATURE
Wash Temperature senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric and soils being washed. For best results and following the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric.
NOTES:
■ On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be cooler than your previous washer.
■ Even in a cold- or cool-water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold.
FABRIC SOFTENER
This option must be set to "Yes" if you are using fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
WATER LEVEL
Set the Water Level knob to the Auto Sensing setting and the washer will fill to a level that ensures the load engages the agitator. From this point, the electronic control will sense the load and determine if additional water is needed.
Set the Water Level knob to the Deep Water Wash setting and the washer will fill to the maximum water level.
NOTE: Expect longer cycle times due to extended fill times when using the Deep Water Wash option. Deep Water Wash is unavailable in the Normal cycle mode. Normal cycle with the Deep Water Wash modifier chosen will result in Auto Sensing water level.
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 online "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions.
START/STOP BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel a cycle.
Cycle Status
The Cycle Status lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from your previous washer.
- Sensing/Fill: When the Start/Stop button is pressed and the Water Level knob is set to Auto Sensing, the washer will fill and begin sensing to determine load size and balance. Once sensing is complete, the washer will fill to the appropriate level for the detected load size and then begin the wash phase of the cycle. NOTE: Sensing and wash phases will be paused by opening the unlocked lid. Close the lid to resume the cycle. If the lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the washer will cancel the cycle and pump out the water. The lid will lock after the wash phase to begin the initial spinout and remain locked for the remainder of the cycle.
- Wash: The washer will fill to the correct water level based on the load size and the Water Level selection. Certain cycles may agitate during the fill process to boost cleaning. You will hear the agitator rotate, followed by a pause lasting several seconds. When the wash cycle begins, you will hear the agitator increase speed. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash cycle while the washer performs different wash actions.
- Rinse: Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to the tub while the basket spins. When Fabric Softener "Yes" is selected, you will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short hum) to move the basket while filling.
- Final Spin: The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal based on the selected cycle and spin speed.
- Cycle Complete: Once the cycle is complete, the lid will unlock and this light will come on. Remove the load promptly for best results.
Lid Locked: The lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When the Lid Locked light is lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When the light is off, the lid can be opened. To open the lid after it has been locked, press Start/Stop. The lid will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. Press Start/Stop again to resume the cycle.
WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-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.
Adding Laundry Products
Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.
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 to dispenser:
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener knob must be set to "Yes" when using the fabric softener dispenser. This ensures that fabric softener is added at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric softener into dispenser; always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See Max Fill line arrows.
Adding liquid fabric softener manually to wash load:
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling and press the Start/Stop button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured, recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the Start/Stop button again to start the washer. Always follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on your load size.
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