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Table of Contents
A Note to You............................................ 2
Washer Safety........................................... 3
Parts and Features.................................... 4
Operating Your Washer............................ 5
Starting your washer............................. 5
Stopping/restarting your washer........... 8
Selecting a cycle and time.................... 9
Using rinse and spin ...........................11
Using drain and spin........................... 11
Understanding normal
washer sounds.................................... 11
Understanding what happens
in each cycle....................................... 12
Lint filters ............................................13
Adding liquid chlorine bleach.............. 14
Adding liquid fabric softener ...............15
Laundry Tips........................................... 16
Sorting clothes.................................... 16
Choosing load sizes............................ 16
Washing tips .......................................16
Saving energy..................................... 17
Water guidelines................................. 18
Washing special-care items................ 19
Removing Stains..................................... 21
Caring for Your Washer.......................... 24
Cleaning your washer......................... 24
Winter storage or moving care............ 24
Non-use or vacation care.................... 24
Troubleshooting...................................... 25
Requesting Assistance or Service......... 27
A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL washers are easy to
use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa-
tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely. Please read it
carefully. Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with
your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 4 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free from anywhere
in the U.S.A.
Model Number_________________________
Serial Number _________________________
Purchase Date_________________________
Dealer Name __________________________
Dealer Address ________________________
Dealer Phone__________________________
1-800-253-1301