Starting Your Washer What Happens in Each Cycle OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. Extra Rinse Option For a Rinse and Spin 01987 Whirlpool Parts and features Parts and features LOAD SIZE Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service...
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Additional Safety lnsfrucfions ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids other materials in a cool, place where children can’t reach them- in a locked cabinet if possible. ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergent and laun- dry aids - especially warnings precautions.
Operating instructions Starting Your Washer Be sure to measure and add detergent, a sorted load in the washer . Select LOAD SIZE Turn the knob to point at a setting that describes the size of load you want to wash. Set the knob anywhere on or be- tween EX SMALL (a few small items]...
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Select CYCLE and WASH TIME; . Start the washer Push in the Control Knob and turn it to the right. It must be pushed and turned only clockwise. Start the washer by pulling the Control Knob. The washer will fill to the level you set with wash water of the selected temper- ature.
What Happens in Each Cycle* Each cycle has different agitation and spin speeds kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the dial in each cycle agitation time. When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number before agitation and timing starts. After agitation until it points to OFF and the cycle ends, REGULAR HEAVY Cycle...
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed the rinsing. Gentle Wash System For better fabric care in the REGULAR and PERMANENT PRESS cycles, the agitation speed is reduced during the last few minutes of wash time. Extra Rinse repeats FILL, RINSE, DRAIN and SPIN.
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PERMANENT PRESS LIGHT Cycle A cycle designed lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. The cool-down rinse helps keep wrinkles from setting into these items, KNITS/GENTLE NORMAL Cycle A cycle that gently washes and spins moder- ately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
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:: Always use cold rinse water ‘iG’ for permanent press fabrics. 1 DRAIN SPIN FILL 1 RINSE 1 1 DRAIN SPIN...
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SOAK and PRE-WASH Cycles Brief periods and soak time help remove heavy stains that need extra pretreatment. mended detergent additive. should lowed Use for washing soiled loads that require maximum Double detergent when using the SUPER WASH Cycle. of agitation soils and certain Use recom- amount...
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Pre-wash setting begins here, (see page 13). Special care is needed when soaking See your “Laundry Guide” for proper or pre-washing laundry. use of fhlr cycle.
Other operating instructions Extra rinse option (automatic) For an automatic extra rinse in the REGULAR HEAVY or REGULAR NORMAL Cycles: Flip the Extra Rinse button to the “ON” position before the REGULAR Cycle starts. The washer will auto- matically proceed into the extra rinse and spin after the REGULAR Cycle.
For a soak or pre-wash For best results, use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. ‘To start soak or pre-wash with agitation, must point to a number Liquid bleach dispenser Always measure bleach. Do not guess.
Liquid fabric softener dispenser 1. Add detergent and load to the basket. 2. Add’iiquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recom- mended on the bottle. 3. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. MAGIC CLEAN@ lint filter The lint filter in your washer cleans drained...
Caring for your wa sher WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both water faucets turned off, this takes the pressure off the water inlet valve and hoses. REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before washing. Close metal zippers. AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth wipe the outside...
Winterizing Because some water stays in the washer, freezing can cause a lot of damage. If your washer stored or moved during the cold weather... Shut off both water 2. Put a quart of R.V faucets. Disconnect or automobile and drain water antifreeze inlet hoses.
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If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. if your washer does not fill: Is the power supply cord...
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