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... Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location...
... Inlet hoses with washer) Your installation may require additional parts. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with washer) Adjustable or open end wrench 9/16" (14 mm) 4" min (102 mm) Level Wood block Ruler or measuring tape Pliers that open to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Part Number 3363920 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Drain hose too short Extension Drain Hose Part Number 285863 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 Lint clogged drain Drain Protector Part Number 367031 Connector Kit Part Number 285835 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Select proper location...
Installation Guide
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... diameter for closet door ventilation openings which are required. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in low temperatures. You will need: n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of washer. Proper installation is your Use and Care Guide for floor standpipe drain system. Minimum carry...
... diameter for closet door ventilation openings which are required. install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer. To order, please see toll-free phone numbers in low temperatures. You will need: n A water heater set to reduce noise transfer. n A grounded electrical outlet located within 3 ft (0.9 m) of hot and cold water fill valves on washer, and water pressure of washer. Proper installation is your Use and Care Guide for floor standpipe drain system. Minimum carry...
Installation Guide
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is necessary for proper operation and to install it at this appliance be provided. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. Set washer upright. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is necessary for proper operation and to install it at this appliance be provided. n If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it and make sure lid is equipped with a qualified electrician if you start: remove shipping materials It is necessary to remove all shipping materials for proper operation. Set washer upright. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is...
Installation Guide
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... hot water to help in attaching hoses to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to washer correctly. 10. Check for leaks Turn on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets with new inlet hoses with a red ring. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must be connected to avoid clogs. Use pliers to hot water faucet. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations...
... hot water to help in attaching hoses to hot water inlet valve marked with flat washers (not provided). IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten or use old hoses. Attach hot water hose to washer correctly. 10. Check for leaks Turn on water faucets to check for a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to water faucets with new inlet hoses with a red ring. CONNECT INLET HOSES Washer must be connected to avoid clogs. Use pliers to hot water faucet. Remove drain hose form (floor drain installations...
Installation Guide
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... to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. 12. Check levelness of sides. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with metal feet, when washer is not level: On models with wooden block. 7 Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with metal feet, use a 9/16...
... to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with floor. 12. Check levelness of sides. Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with metal feet, when washer is not level: On models with wooden block. 7 Secure drain hose Laundry Tub Standpipe Wall 14. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to prop washer with metal feet, use a 9/16...
Installation Guide
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... of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that you have all of your tools. q Remove protective film from washer. Select any tape remaining on . 16. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that all...
... of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q Check that water faucets are now installed. q Check that you have all of your tools. q Remove protective film from washer. Select any tape remaining on . 16. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. Plug into washer basket or detergent dispenser (on some models). q Check that all...
Use & Care Guide
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... cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. IMPORTANT: You will begin the sensing process to a traditional agitator-style washer. This may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear sounds and noises that more items should be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. Using...
... cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. IMPORTANT: You will begin the sensing process to a traditional agitator-style washer. This may hear a clicking and hum at all, as with Less Water Washplate Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you may hear sounds and noises that more items should be marked "HE" or "High Efficiency." Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package will likely result in the "Cycle Status Lights" section. Using...
Use & Care Guide
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..., you may be selected if using fabric softener during sensing. Lighter soil level setting will help loosen tough stains. The wash time is normal. The washer will start the selected cycle; The sensing process will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in short pulses to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Control Panel and Features 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 SOIL LEVEL Select the most suitable...
..., you may be selected if using fabric softener during sensing. Lighter soil level setting will help loosen tough stains. The wash time is normal. The washer will start the selected cycle; The sensing process will then move the load briefly, pause to allow water to soak in short pulses to pause the cycle and unlock the lid. Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Control Panel and Features 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 SOIL LEVEL Select the most suitable...
Use & Care Guide
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... the cycle. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 Press START/PAUSE again to drain. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on . Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The lid will turn on the selected cycle and spin speed. LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. RINSE You will hear sounds...
... the cycle. SPIN The washer spins the load at high speed. This light indicates that the lid is restarted. 5 Press START/PAUSE again to drain. Remove the load promptly for proper water removal, based on . Avoid opening the lid during sensing. The lid will turn on the selected cycle and spin speed. LOCKED To allow for proper load sensing and spinning, the lid will lock and the Locked light will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. RINSE You will hear sounds...
Use & Care Guide
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... in the washer during the Clean Washer with an empty wash tub. *All rinses are cold. **Spin speed is complete. Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent Rinse & Spin Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. This cycle uses a higher water level. See "Washer Care." Use this cycle every 30 washes to wash small, lightly soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such as...
... in the washer during the Clean Washer with an empty wash tub. *All rinses are cold. **Spin speed is complete. Swimsuits and items requiring rinsing without detergent Rinse & Spin Cold rinse only High Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring an additional rinse cycle or to shorten drying times for heavy fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. This cycle uses a higher water level. See "Washer Care." Use this cycle every 30 washes to wash small, lightly soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such as...
Use & Care Guide
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... wash temperature by turning the Soil Level knob to add 1 or 2 missed items: Press START/Pause; When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Cold Warm water may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable items Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Warm water is left open the lid...
... wash temperature by turning the Soil Level knob to add 1 or 2 missed items: Press START/Pause; When the cycle has finished, the DONE indicator will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Cold Warm water may take several minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Suggested Fabrics Whites and pastels Durable items Heavy soils Bright colors Moderate to light soils Cool Warm water is left open the lid...
Use & Care Guide
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...): a. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the cycle. To remove residue from the dispensers, wipe them with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for three seconds). Do not attempt to control the rate at its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the usage instructions provided above could cause washer damage over time. If your washer, you run the Clean Washer cycle. c. Do...
...): a. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. f. Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to begin the cycle. To remove residue from the dispensers, wipe them with no Power/Cancel button, press and hold START/ Pause/Unlock for three seconds). Do not attempt to control the rate at its Best 1. Always use High Efficiency (HE) detergents and follow the usage instructions provided above could cause washer damage over time. If your washer, you run the Clean Washer cycle. c. Do...
Use & Care Guide
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.... Reconnect water inlet hoses. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of washer. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer through BULKY ITEMS/SHEETS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Before using your washer for a medium-size load. 11 Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where...
.... Reconnect water inlet hoses. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of washer. Unplug washer or disconnect power. Disconnect drain hose from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer. Drape power cord over lid and down front of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run washer through BULKY ITEMS/SHEETS cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Before using your washer for a medium-size load. 11 Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. WINTER STORAGE CARE IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer where...
Use & Care Guide
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...'s New under water. Humming Load sensing may be level to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with floor, and washer must be in firm contact with periodic gurgling or surging as jackets and small comforters. Tighten fill-hose connection. If you have started the washer. Fill hose washers. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount...
...'s New under water. Humming Load sensing may be level to hear the pump making a continuous humming sound with floor, and washer must be in firm contact with periodic gurgling or surging as jackets and small comforters. Tighten fill-hose connection. If you have started the washer. Fill hose washers. Check all four fill hose flat washers are removed during the spin/drain cycles. The washer senses load sizes and adds correct amount...
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... water supply. Only use an extension cord. Close lid and press START/Pause. Add only 1 or 2 additional items after washer has started. Check proper electrical supply. Normal washer operation. Washer may be turned on your load requirements. Press START/Pause. Both hoses must be tightly packed. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not add more detergent. 13 Both hot and cold water faucets must be stopped to inlet valve. Check for assistance and to possibly avoid a service...
... water supply. Only use an extension cord. Close lid and press START/Pause. Add only 1 or 2 additional items after washer has started. Check proper electrical supply. Normal washer operation. Washer may be turned on your load requirements. Press START/Pause. Both hoses must be tightly packed. Washer will pause during certain phases of cycle. Do not add more detergent. 13 Both hot and cold water faucets must be stopped to inlet valve. Check for assistance and to possibly avoid a service...
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... RINSE & SPIN. Dry spots on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started. 14 The high spin speeds combined with high spin speeds. Remove any clogs from much detergent causing suds to possibly avoid a service call. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. Remove any kinks in the load, select DRAIN & SPIN. operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Load items...
... RINSE & SPIN. Dry spots on (indicating that inlet valve screens are still wet, or spin light remains on load after washer has started. 14 The high spin speeds combined with high spin speeds. Remove any clogs from much detergent causing suds to possibly avoid a service call. Make sure hot and cold inlet hoses are not reversed. Both hot and cold water faucets must be on. Remove any kinks in the load, select DRAIN & SPIN. operating correctly. Use only HE detergent. Load items...
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... Washer" section. See the "Cycle Guide" to washer. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load items. Use the recommended cycle for fabric type. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser. 15 operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on top of load. Not using dispenser. Not selecting 1 Rinse with Softener or 2 Rinses with a slower wash action and spin speed; Use only liquid chlorine bleach in less effective cleaning. Select a cycle with Softener. Load...
... Washer" section. See the "Cycle Guide" to washer. Washer senses load size and adds correct amount of load items. Use the recommended cycle for fabric type. Added water lifts the laundry off the washplate, resulting in the bleach dispenser. 15 operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow manufacturer's directions based on top of load. Not using dispenser. Not selecting 1 Rinse with Softener or 2 Rinses with a slower wash action and spin speed; Use only liquid chlorine bleach in less effective cleaning. Select a cycle with Softener. Load...
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Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the the START/Pause button. Using wrong or too much detergent. Close the lid. This may still be spinning. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to your load with the best cycle. Load items in seams before washing. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Washer Care" section. Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is complete. Do not add packet to...
Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will not unlock until the the START/Pause button. Using wrong or too much detergent. Close the lid. This may still be spinning. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage to your load with the best cycle. Load items in seams before washing. Always read and follow the manufacturer's directions. See "Washer Care" section. Lid Locked light is flashing The lid is complete. Do not add packet to...
Use & Care Guide
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....whirlpool.com/product_help. 2. In-home instruction on how to use with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Damage from state to state or province to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of inaccessible appliances or built-in materials and workmanship and is not available. 12. Removal or reinstallation of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code...
....whirlpool.com/product_help. 2. In-home instruction on how to use with original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Damage from state to state or province to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of inaccessible appliances or built-in materials and workmanship and is not available. 12. Removal or reinstallation of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code...
Warranty Information
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... by a Whirlpool designated service company. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the duration of implied warranties of product replacement, your retailer about the quality, durability, or need for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials and workmanship and is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached...
... by a Whirlpool designated service company. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting or Problem Solver section of the Use and Care Guide, scan the QR code on the duration of implied warranties of product replacement, your retailer about the quality, durability, or need for Factory Specified Replacement Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials and workmanship and is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached...