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... pack) 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (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 toll-free numbers... on back page of the washer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. To order, please refer to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) ...
... pack) 6 ft. (1.8 m) Inlet hose, Black EPDM, space saving 90° elbow, hypro-blue steel couplings (2 pack) Alternate parts: (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 toll-free numbers... on back page of the washer. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather required tools and parts before starting installation. To order, please refer to 13⁄4" (44.5 mm) ...
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... be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in .2 (310 cm2) 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for closet door ventilation openings which are required. Top of...(25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for floor standpipe drain system. Secure drain hose with water and load) of washer. Proper installation is not recommended. Select method you will need a sump pump system. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834),...
... be needed.) Laundry tub drain system 4.5" (114 mm) 39" (990 mm) Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Water remaining in washer after use may cause damage in .2 (310 cm2) 4.5" (114 mm) See requirements for closet door ventilation openings which are required. Top of...(25 mm) 3" (76 mm) Dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, except for floor standpipe drain system. Secure drain hose with water and load) of washer. Proper installation is not recommended. Select method you will need a sump pump system. Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number 285834),...
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... breaker serving only this time. 4 IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is required. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. it is not available, it must be provided. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is necessary for proper operation... and to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it at this appliance be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. If a ...
... breaker serving only this time. 4 IMPORTANT: Removing shipping base is required. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you are not sure the washer is properly grounded. it is not available, it must be provided. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is necessary for proper operation... and to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. 48" (1.2 m) Move washer to install it at this appliance be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in a fully upright position. If a ...
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... separate directions. Free power cord If clamp is not already in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer. 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to...standpipe (shown in Step 7. Remove packing tray from rear panel. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Be sure to move washer later. 4. 3. You may need to remove all parts from tub. Attach drain hose to step 6. Squeeze clamp with clamp. See "Tools and Parts". 6....
... separate directions. Free power cord If clamp is not already in standpipe Drain hose form Firmly grasp power cord plug and pull to back of washer. 4.5" (114 mm) Place hose into standpipe or lay on elbow end of laundry tub. For a laundry tub or standpipe drain, go to...standpipe (shown in Step 7. Remove packing tray from rear panel. For a floor drain, remove the preinstalled drain hose form as shown. Be sure to move washer later. 4. 3. You may need to remove all parts from tub. Attach drain hose to step 6. Squeeze clamp with clamp. See "Tools and Parts". 6....
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...a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to a cold water faucet, you will drain later. 6 Attach hot water hose to washer correctly. 10. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of water may need to hot water faucet. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear,... water lines For floor drain installations, you must use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Water should run until it is snug. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to...
...a few seconds through hoses into a laundry tub, drainpipe, or bucket to a cold water faucet, you will drain later. 6 Attach hot water hose to washer correctly. 10. IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of water may need to hot water faucet. n Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear,... water lines For floor drain installations, you must use a Y-adapter (not provided). 8. Water should run until it is snug. Connect inlet hoses to washer Attach hose to remove the drain hose form from the end of which hose is connected to hot water to help in attaching hoses to...
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... level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to raise the washer. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with plastic feet). HELPFUL TIP.... Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure ...
... level, use a 9/16" or 14 mm open -end or adjustable wrench to turn the leveling foot clockwise to lower the washer or counterclockwise to raise the washer. HELPFUL TIP: You may want to laundry tub leg, drain standpipe, or inlet hoses for wall standpipe with plastic feet). HELPFUL TIP.... Tighten leveling feet Not Level LEVEL Not Level Jam nut On models with a wood block or similar object that will support weight of washer about 1/2" (13 mm) from the washer cabinet. Adjust leveling feet 4.54".5" (114 mm) 4.5" (114 mm) 4.5" (1143 mm) Jam nut Models with metal feet Secure ...
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... to complete full cycle. 8 q Dispose of your tools. q Check that all packaging materials. q Remove protective film from washer. q Read "Washer Care" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION ...CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. q Check that shipping materials ...
... to complete full cycle. 8 q Dispose of your tools. q Check that all packaging materials. q Remove protective film from washer. q Read "Washer Care" in your washer, measure 1/2 of normal recommended amount of powdered or liquid detergent and pour it into a grounded 3 prong outlet COMPLETE INSTALLATION ...CHECKLIST q Check electrical requirements. Close lid. Start washer and allow to see what was skipped. q To test and clean your Use and Care Guide. q Check that shipping materials ...
Use & Care Guide
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... washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start to spin prior to adding water, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. 4 IMPORTANT: You will begin the sensing process to stop. Rather than diluting detergent as... Improved Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the cycle, as the washer determines the correct water level for clothes to the soils. Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. Using regular ...
... washing creates excessive sudsing with Less Water WWaasshhpplalattee Automatic Load Size Sensing Once you start to spin prior to adding water, this washer delivers the detergent directly to soak. 4 IMPORTANT: You will begin the sensing process to stop. Rather than diluting detergent as... Improved Cleaning Low-water cleaning means concentrated cleaning. Normal Sounds You Can Expect At different stages of the cycle, as the washer determines the correct water level for clothes to the soils. Choosing the Right Detergent Use only High Efficiency detergents. Using regular ...
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... cycle; See "Cycle Guide" for cycle details. 3 START/PAUSE BUTTON Touch and hold START to wash. Factors such as well. If you may pause the washer, open the lid, and add items. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to the cycle, the Estimated Time Remaining display will light until the desired section... Touch to get the best combination cycle available for the cycle to adjust the cycle time, as load size and water pressure may cause the washer to complete. ADD GARMENT When Add Garment is on all features and cycles are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your...
... cycle; See "Cycle Guide" for cycle details. 3 START/PAUSE BUTTON Touch and hold START to wash. Factors such as well. If you may pause the washer, open the lid, and add items. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to the cycle, the Estimated Time Remaining display will light until the desired section... Touch to get the best combination cycle available for the cycle to adjust the cycle time, as load size and water pressure may cause the washer to complete. ADD GARMENT When Add Garment is on all features and cycles are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your...
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...for added cleaning power. TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on model) The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to 12 .../PAUSE. Touch Delay Start until a "0H" appears in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Also use the warmest wash water safe for each cycle. END BEEP End Beep signals that require rinsing only. This ...
...for added cleaning power. TEMPERATURE Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and cold water. SPIN SPEED This washer automatically selects the spin speed based on model) The Steam Clean option adds additional soak and wash time to many cycles to 12 .../PAUSE. Touch Delay Start until a "0H" appears in the Estimated Time Remaining display and a different wash time will unlock once the washer movement has stopped. Also use the warmest wash water safe for each cycle. END BEEP End Beep signals that require rinsing only. This ...
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...a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a How do you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate "How to Wash" selection. See chart below for your "What to Wash" selection. "How to Wash" Cycle Selection...ColorLast • Protecting my colors • Protecting my fabrics • Gentle cleaning a R R a a a a a a a NA a a a a a a a a 8 Use that to guide your load. Cycle Guide The Whirlpool® Cabrio® washer, has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you want to wash? Alternate Cycle Blank - Recommended Cycle a - R -
...a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a How do you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate "How to Wash" selection. See chart below for your "What to Wash" selection. "How to Wash" Cycle Selection...ColorLast • Protecting my colors • Protecting my fabrics • Gentle cleaning a R R a a a a a a a NA a a a a a a a a 8 Use that to guide your load. Cycle Guide The Whirlpool® Cabrio® washer, has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you want to wash? Alternate Cycle Blank - Recommended Cycle a - R -
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... 1. Do not remove ground prong. Helpful Tips: • For best performance, use an adapter. Load laundry into washer For best performance, load items in death, re, or electrical shock. 2. Failure to follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Remove non-washable ...
... 1. Do not remove ground prong. Helpful Tips: • For best performance, use an adapter. Load laundry into washer For best performance, load items in death, re, or electrical shock. 2. Failure to follow manufacturer's instructions. 3. Add laundry products • Empty pockets. Remove non-washable ...
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...follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on recommended method of cleaning washer dispenser trays. 6. Add liquid fabric softener Fabric softener tray Pour a measured amount of HE detergent into the washer too early. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to adding laundry. 4. Add to the... the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to produce the right amount of water to be dispensed into washer. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. If Extra Rinse option is added during rinse.
...follow manufacturer's directions for correct amount of fabric softener based on recommended method of cleaning washer dispenser trays. 6. Add liquid fabric softener Fabric softener tray Pour a measured amount of HE detergent into the washer too early. Overfilling dispenser will cause fabric softener to adding laundry. 4. Add to the... the manufacturer's instructions to determine the amount of detergent to produce the right amount of water to be dispensed into washer. HELPFUL TIP: See "Washer Maintenance" for the best performance. If Extra Rinse option is added during rinse.
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...from the "What to Wash" and then select the "How to Wash" to help dissolve detergents. This is not started after 10 minutes the washer will power off. Time will be cooler than what your items. Temperature Hot Some cold water is closed completely, then touch POWER to your ...the best combination cycle available for cycle details. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to turn on washer 9. If the delay start time. Estimated Time Remaining will light up to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that cycle...
...from the "What to Wash" and then select the "How to Wash" to help dissolve detergents. This is not started after 10 minutes the washer will power off. Time will be cooler than what your items. Temperature Hot Some cold water is closed completely, then touch POWER to your ...the best combination cycle available for cycle details. IMPORTANT: When delaying a cycle, use liquid HE detergent only in soil removal and to turn on washer 9. If the delay start time. Estimated Time Remaining will light up to light soils Colors that bleed or fade Light soils Dark colors that cycle...
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... open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed items: Touch START/PAUSE button to restart the cycle. Touch and hold START/PAUSE button again to pause washer; the lid will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. This may be turned off, if desired. NOTE: Not all options are available with... of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. These may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
... open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed items: Touch START/PAUSE button to restart the cycle. Touch and hold START/PAUSE button again to pause washer; the lid will automatically add certain options such as Extra Rinse. This may be turned off, if desired. NOTE: Not all options are available with... of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps. These may take several minutes if the load was spinning at a high speed. Some cycles will unlock once the washer movement has stopped.
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...permanent marker. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to rinse cleaner from washer. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do a better job of controlling the rate at which in turn may ... rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside of the washer. c. Close the washer lid. f. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is complete, leave the lid open between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of HE detergent to the bleach compartment....
...permanent marker. d. Do not add any detergent or other chemical to rinse cleaner from washer. Chlorine Bleach Procedure (Alternative): a. Open the washer lid and remove any spills. IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer's finish, do a better job of controlling the rate at which in turn may ... rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside of the washer. c. Close the washer lid. f. The Clean Washer Cycle Operation is complete, leave the lid open between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of HE detergent to the bleach compartment....
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...to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. To winterize washer: 1. Do not use an extension cord. Drape power cord and drain hose over lid and down front of time, follow WINTER..., if used. Turn off both water faucets. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER You may stay in hoses, freezing can result in basket and run washer through Bulky/Sheets and Deep Water Wash cycle to follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. ...
...to mix antifreeze and remaining water. 3. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses. 2. Disconnect drain from original shipping materials back inside washer basket. 6. To winterize washer: 1. Do not use an extension cord. Drape power cord and drain hose over lid and down front of time, follow WINTER..., if used. Turn off both water faucets. CLEANING YOUR DISPENSER You may stay in hoses, freezing can result in basket and run washer through Bulky/Sheets and Deep Water Wash cycle to follow this recommended cleaning procedure: 1. Place foam packing ring from drain system. 4. ...
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.../product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as final amounts of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to ...a continuous humming sound with the Front and rear feet must be in less effective cleaning. If you have started the washer. Washer may be completely underwater. See "Level the Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to call . If flooring is not...
.../product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call for service to remove items. It is normal to hear metal items on clothing such as final amounts of a clogged sink or drainpipe. Adding wet items to washer or adding more water to ...a continuous humming sound with the Front and rear feet must be in less effective cleaning. If you have started the washer. Washer may be completely underwater. See "Level the Washer" in loose heaps evenly around the washplate. IMPORTANT: Do not add more water to call . If flooring is not...
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... or using too much HE detergent. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select your item. Washer may not allow the washer to reduce suds. See "Using Your Washer" for balanced spinning. Check that inlet valve screens have been caught in pump or between ...Washer won 't run or fill, Check for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Evenly arrange the wet load for loading recommendations. 16 Close lid, touch and hold START/PAUSE. Cycles with a lower spin speed. Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool...
... or using too much HE detergent. To remove suds, cancel cycle. Select your item. Washer may not allow the washer to reduce suds. See "Using Your Washer" for balanced spinning. Check that inlet valve screens have been caught in pump or between ...Washer won 't run or fill, Check for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. Evenly arrange the wet load for loading recommendations. 16 Close lid, touch and hold START/PAUSE. Cycles with a lower spin speed. Troubleshooting First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.whirlpool...
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...when using too much HE detergent. ENERGY STAR® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the type of items being washed. Use cycle ...designed for proper installation. Add only 1 or 2 additional items after washer has started . 17 Heavy sand, pet...
...when using too much HE detergent. ENERGY STAR® qualified washers use cooler wash and rinse water temperatures than 4.5" (114 mm). The washer is less efficient at www.whirlpool.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the type of items being washed. Use cycle ...designed for proper installation. Add only 1 or 2 additional items after washer has started . 17 Heavy sand, pet...