Whirlpool W10026592A Bedienungsanleitung

A Note to Y ou ......................2 W asher Safety ....................3 Parts and Features ............4 Using Y our W asher ............5 Starting your washer ..........5 The high efficiency spray rinse system ............7 Loading ..............................7 Selecting a fabric speed and cycle time ....................7 ACCUW ASH * tempera[...]

2 A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL * appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maint[...]

3 W ASHER S AFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer , follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the washer . • Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted wi[...]

4 P ARTS AND F EA TURES Cycle control knob (pp. 6-9) Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (p. 5) Model and serial number label (under lid) Basket Tu b Load Size selector (p. 6) Agitator MAGIC CLEAN* lint filter (bottom of washer basket) (p. 10) Soak/Prewash T emperature selector (p. 6) Fabric/Speed Select option (p. 6) Normal/Rinse and Spin temperature[...]

3. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser . Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle. • Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with a smaller load size. • Follow the manufac- turer ’s directions for safe use. • T o avoid spilling, use[...]

6 USING YOUR W ASHER 5. T urn the Load Size selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. • Y our washer has 5 load size settings. • Choose a load size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care. See “Loading” later in this section. • Change the setting after the washer has started f[...]

The washing portion for this system ends with a drain and spin the same as do tradi- tional wash cycles. After that, the spray rinse system begins. • The washer continues to spin at the end of the wash cycle. There is no fill. • Fresh water is added as the machine spins the load. Repeated spinning with spray rinses achieves excellent rinsing re[...]

8 USING YOUR W ASHER CYCLE CONTROL KNOB SETTING Super W ash 18 minutes Heavy 14 minutes Regular/Heavy 12 minutes Regular 10 minutes Light 6 minutes Light 6 Minutes LOAD TYPE Sturdy fabrics Maximum soil Sturdy fabrics Cottons Permanent press Synthetic fabrics Delicates W ashable knits Linens Hand- washables Agitation Spin High High High Low High Hig[...]

9 USING YOUR W ASHER S ELECTING A F ABRIC SPEED AND CYCLE TIME ( CONT . ) Rinse and Spin cycle When washing heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. An extra spin only may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water . • For a rinse an[...]

10 USING YOUR W ASHER Y our washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the basket. W ash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation, separating the lint from the water . The lint spins out of the system during the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer . MAG[...]

11 U NDERST ANDING WHA T HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. During agitation, the XTRA ROLL ACTION* agitator creates[...]

12 W INTER STORAGE , MOVING , V ACA TION CARE C ARING FOR Y OUR W ASHER C LEANING Y OUR WASHER Cleaning the exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new . Cleaning the interior Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of ch[...]

13 T ROUBLESHOOTING C OMMON W ASHING PROBLEMS Problem... W asher leaks NOTE: After checking these, check household plumbing. W asher won’t drain/spin Wet loads W asher continues to fill/drain or cycle stuck NOTE: W asher pauses briefly throughout each cycle. This is normal. W asher makes noise Solution... • T ighten hoses. See Installation Inst[...]

14 C OMMON W ASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT . ) Solution... • This is normal. • This is normal. • Plug in power cord. • T urn timer knob to the right slightly and pull to start. • Clean screens. • T urn on water . • Reverse hoses. • Straighten hoses. • Plug in power cord. • Check electrical source or call electrician. • Replace fuse o[...]

15 C OMMON W ASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT . ) Solution... • Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy , synthetics). Also sort by color . • Lint can be trapped in load if over- loaded. W ash smaller loads. • Clean out pockets before washing. • Use enough detergent to hold lint in water . • Use wash water warmer than 70°F ([...]

16 C OMMON W ASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT . ) Problem... Load is tangled/twisted Clogged dis- pensers or bleach leaking Gray whites, dingy colors Solution... • Loads should move freely during wash. W ash smaller loads. • Do not wrap items around agitator . • Add powder or liquid color-safe bleach directly to the basket. Do not use chlorine bleach d[...]

Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see “A Note to Y ou” ). This information will help us better respond to your request. Our consultants provide assistance [...]

18 18 ASSIST ANCE OR SERVICE I F Y OU NEED ASSIST ANCE OR SERVICE IN C ANAD A 2. If you need service † ... Contact Inglis Limited from anywher e in Canada at 1-800-807-6777 . 1. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in “Troubleshooting” † ... Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased your appliance, or call the Inglis Limit[...]

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