Whirlpool Front-Loading Automatic Washer Washer User Manual


 
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Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving,
or not using your washer for a period of time, follow these
steps:
1.
Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2.
Turn off water supply to washer to avoid ooding due
to water pressure surges.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1.
Shut off both water faucets, disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2.
Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in washer drum and
run washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 1 minute
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3.
Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage,
or moving:
1.
Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and
connect washer.
2.
Before using again, run washer through the following
recommended procedure:
To use washer again:
1.
Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet
hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER
1.
Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2.
If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow
WINTER STORAGE CARE directions before moving.
3.
Disconnect drain hose from drain system and from back
of washer.
4.
Unplug power cord.
5.
Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer drum.
6.
Bundle power cord with a rubber band or cable tie to
keep it from hanging onto the ground.
IMPORTANT: Call for service to install new transport bolts.
Do not reuse transport bolts. Washer must be transported
in the upright position. To avoid structural damage to
your washer, it must be properly set up for relocation by
a certied technician.
2.
Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3.
Run washer through BULKY ITEMS cycle to clean
washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use only HE
detergent. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended
amount for a medium-size load.
Today’s liquid HE detergents are concentrated. Most brands of
concentrated HE detergent will show the level of concentration
on the bottle. If so, simply set the concentration level in the
Precision Dispense menu to match the level shown on the bottle.
However, if the detergent bottle does not give the concentration,
it can be easily calculated. Just divide the package size in uid
ounces by the number of loads. Then refer to the chart below to
nd the concentration.
If you do not get your desired cleaning results, try using a lower
concentration number. If you have excess suds, try using a higher
concentration number.
ABOUT DETERGENT
CONCENTRATION
Concentration Number of ounces ÷ number of loads
1X >2.5
2X 1.5 - 2.49
3X 0.9 - 1.49
4X 0.7 - 0.89
5X 0.5 - 0.69
6X 0.3 - 0.49