Whirlpool® Top Loading Washing Machine Quick Start Guide
Product Registration & Owner Information
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Locate your product's serial tag, as shown in the diagram, to find your QR code.
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Access full Installation, User Maintenance, and Operating Instructions, plus Warranty details, by visiting www.whirlpool.com/owners or www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This can save you the cost of a service call.
To receive a free printed copy of the information, call 1-866-698-2538 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada), or write to:
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 product notifications. Scan the Photo Registration Card or QR code to register your product.
Important Safety Information
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
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.
Add HE Detergent into the basket & Laundry Products into the Dispenser. Whirlpool suggests using the Downy Ball® dispenser.
Sort & Load Laundry then close the lid.
Touch Power to Turn On the Washer. ? [power-button]
Select the Desired Cycle for your Load. [cycle-selector-diagram]
Adjust Cycle Setting, if desired. [settings-indicators-diagram]
Select Additional Options. [options-buttons-diagram]
Press and Hold Start/Pause to Begin Cycle. ▶️⏸️ [start-pause-symbol]
NOTE: Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.
NOTE: If the washer detects an out-of-balance condition, it may pause and attempt to 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 clothing items: skirt, t-shirt, pants, socks, towels]
Loading Recommendations
For best performance, load items by dropping them in loose heaps evenly around the basket wall. Do not lay items lengthwise.
[diagrams showing proper laundry loading technique]