Whirlpool BYCW6292W0 manual

3953947 T wo Speed Automatic Washer A Note to Y ou ................................2 W asher Safety ...............................3 Parts and Features .......................4 Using Y our W asher.......................5 Starting your washer ..................5 Loading .......................................6 Selecting a cycle and time.............[...]

2 A N OTE TO Y OU Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. I t i s important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Thank you for buying a CROSLEY ® appliance. T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we dev[...]

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 6 Cycle • 2 Speed Motor SUPER WASH 14 10 PERMANENT PRESS SOAK SPIN RINSE OFF OFF SPIN RINSE SPIN PAUSE HEAVY 6 18 NORMAL PULL START PUSH STOP OFF Heavy Duty Temperature WASH RINSE COLD COLD WARM COLD HOT COLD SMALL EXTRA LARGE Water Level REGULAR 10 6 RINSE SPIN OFF 20 DELICATES Extra Large Capacity Cycle control knob (inc[...]

5 S T ARTING YOUR W ASHER U SING Y OUR W ASHER 1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer . If desired, add powdered or liquid color-safe bleach. 2. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer . • Load evenly to maintain washer balance. • Mix large and small items. See the “Loading” section. 3. Close the washer lid. 4. T ur[...]

6 USING Y OUR WASHER S T ARTING YOUR W ASHER ( CONT . ) 8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts agitating. See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach” later in this section. 9. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the rinse water . See “Adding Liquid Fabric Softener” l[...]

7 USING Y OUR WASHER Delicates cycle The Delicates cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal from delicate items and wash- able knits. Low spin speeds minimize wrinkling. Select this 6-minute cycle to clean lightly to moder- ately soiled loads. Soak cycle The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to remove he[...]

8 USING Y OUR WASHER A DDING LIQUID F ABRIC SOFTENER • T oo much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric softener or do not use it every time. • Always dilute fabric softener with 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water . Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. • Add dil[...]

9 USING Y OUR WASHER U NDERST ANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS During drain If water is drained quickly from your washer (depending on your installation), you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining. After drain and before spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning, you may hear gears engaging. Y our new washer m[...]

10 USING Y OUR WASHER 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 water level) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the Cycle C[...]

11 W INTER STORAGE , MO VING , V ACA TION CARE C ARING FOR Y OUR W ASHER C LEANING Y OUR W ASHER 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 [...]

12 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 Ins[...]

13 C OMMON W ASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT . ) Solution... • 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 hose. • Plug in power cord. • Check electrical source or call electrician. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . If problem cont[...]

14 C OMMON W ASHING PROBLEMS ( CONT . ) Solution... • Loads should move freely during wash. W ash smaller loads. • Do not pour chlorine bleach directly on load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. • Clean out pockets before washing. Zip zippers before washing. • Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. [...]

15 A SSIST ANCE OR S ERVICE Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” s ection). This i nformation will help Whirlpool better respond to your requ est. C[...]

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