Whirlpool AMERICAN HEAVY DUTY LAUNDRY PRODUCTS... User manual

American Heavy Duty
Laundry Products
Installation and user guide
for use in the U.K.
Please read this booklet carefully
before installation or use
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool American
Heavy duty washer or dryer.
We appreciate that this is an important purchase
for you and we want to be sure
that you get the best performance
possible. There are a few differences with
these products when compared with
conventional European models and it
is important that you are aware of them
when preparing for the installation.
Please pay particular attention to the
water pressure requirements and the
type of detergent used.

Washers
ElEctrical connEction:
The power consumption on the washers is very low, an approximate
max of 3 amps, and you can connect to a standard 13 amp supply.
WatEr connEctions
Hot and cold ll. You must connect to both hot and cold water
supplies. Connection is to a 3/4" BSP (standard UK thread) tap or a
stopcock to shut off the water supply, with a minimum water pressure
of 15 PSI*. This is no different from a standard washer. It is important
that you have a good supply of hot water, as the wash temperature is
dependent on the temperature of the incoming water.**
notEs:
* If either the hot or cold water pressure is low, the ll time will be
extended, and some of the advantages of the very short wash
cycles will be lost. Because the cycle includes a spray rinse, if
the cold water pressure is low, there is no “spray” effect and the
rinsing is not as effective.
Operating the washer with low water pressures will result in poor
wash and rinse performance.
15 PSI means a water tank needs to be approximately 30 feet
above the machine.
** Wash Temperature; if the hot water pressure is very low and the
cold water pressure is high, the “mixing” could result in a low
wash temperature. Low water pressure is not wide spread, but
if it does affect you, it can be overcome by tting a “booster
pump”. For more information call 0844 4990101. When prompted
by the automated voice response system, select the option for
“consumer”, then select option #4.
Drain connEctions
This is a large capacity washer and requires a slightly larger drain
hose than normal. On standard washers the drain hose is normally
placed into a 1-1/2" stand pipe. On the Heavy Duty washer, you will
need a 2" stand pipe (or you could place it directly into a suitable sink
if preferred).

Dryers
ElEctrical connEction
The heater on the electric model is larger than a standard European
model, and the total power required to operate the dryer is more than
a normal 13 amp socket can provide. It is therefore necessary to
connect the power cable directly into a suitable electrical supply that
is rated at 30 amps or above, i.e., a spare cooker box.
VEnting
The dryer should be vented to avoid excessive buildup of
condensation in the room. The venting outlet on the dryer is a
standard 100 mm (4") and does not require any special adapters to
connect it to the dryer. Use metal ducting or a exible metal hose.
A standard length metal hose is provided with most models; longer
lengths or kits with an elbow are available from Whirlpool Service,
telephone: [phone], or from most DIY stores or builder
merchants.
If in doubt about any of the installation requirements, please contact
our technical advice department at 020 8649 5228.

Choosing the correct detergent
To obtain excellent wash results, it is advisable to use a product that
is specially designed for top loading washing machines rather than a
product that is used in front loading automatic washing machines.
How to get the best results
Sort your clothes according to the garment labels or fabric type.
Test articles for colour fastness if they have no wash code. If you
mix fabrics, use the programme for the most delicate garment.
Dispensing the detergent
First select the load size, ll temperature, and programme start
position – see machine instructions. Pull out the timer knob to start
the programme, and let the tub start to ll with water. Open the lid
and sprinkle the detergent directly into the water. When the agitator
starts, it will quickly disperse the detergent into the water and ensure
that it is properly dissolved. Add the laundry by dropping each item
into the water while the agitator is working. This will ensure that the
laundry is evenly spread around the tub and will give you better wash
results. Do not overload the tub. When all the laundry is loaded, close
the lid and the machine will complete the wash, rinse, and spin cycles
automatically.

Using bleach in your washing machine
There are two different types of bleach that you can use in the
washing machine – safe oxygen bleach or hypochlorite (chlorine)
bleach (i.e. general household bleach).
If you wish to use bleach, in addition to the detergent, this should be
added at the same time as the detergent, once the machine has lled
with water.
It is important that you do not add the safe oxygen bleach to the
bleach dispenser, or the top of the agitator where the fabric conditioner
is poured (refer to the User Manual for further information). If, however,
you wish to use a chlorine bleach, you can pre-wash with the bleach
(i.e. soak for 10 minutes in a bucket of cold water with half a cup of
bleach) and then wash in the machine in the normal way. Or, add the
chlorine bleach to the special chlorine bleach dispenser at the top of
the machine (refer to the User Manual for further information) and add
a detergent that does not contain bleach. It is not advisable to use
chlorine bleach with a bleach containing detergent as the interaction
between the two will result in poor performance. Do not add chlorine
bleach to the top of the agitator where the fabric conditioner is
poured (refer to the User Manual for further information).

Linting – reasons and remedies
Today’s concerns with saving time, money, and energy often result
in washing fewer, but larger, loads that have not been properly sorted.
Improper sorting may cause numerous washing problems. One of the
more common ones is linting. The following information explains what
lint is and how to prevent it.
WHat is lint?
Short bres and yarns loosened in the laundering process are
known as lint. Linting occurs from loose bres left in garments after
manufacture and shedding from bres wearing off as garments are
worn and laundered.
WHat lint isn’t.
PILLING
Pilling is often mistaken for lint. Permanent press fabrics and
synthetic bres have a tendency to pill (form little balls on the
surface). Pilling is caused by
abrasion from normal wear
and use. The areas that are
especially noticeable are on
collars, cuffs, sleeves . . . areas
that are rubbed during use.
Because bres are strong,
these balls will not break off
during washing or wearing.
They give a nubby look to the
fabric and will trap lint. Pilling
should be brushed off, cut off,
or picked off.

REDEPOSITED SOILS
Soil redeposition can also be mistaken for lint. Soil redeposition may
look like a grey-white “fuzz” or streak on clothing.
DETERGENT RESIDUE
Some powdered detergents react with the minerals in hard water
to form a whitish residue that can also be mistaken for lint. Some
powdered detergents may not completely dissolve (especially with
cool wash water), which can be mistaken for lint.
How to prevent lint
1. sort carEfully
Separate “lint givers”, such as chenille, towels, annel, sweaters,
etc., from “lint takers”. Very old and very new items may produce
more lint than other items. If loads cannot be sorted properly,
expect some lint.
2. usE EnougH DEtErgEnt
Use enough detergent to help hold loose lint in the water until it
can be ushed away. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine how much detergent is enough for your washer and
clothes load.
3. Don’t oVErloaD tHE WasHEr
Overloading causes excess abrasion of fabrics, which increases
linting and pilling. Clothes also need to be able to move in the
wash and rinse water so loose lint can be carried away. Make
sure to select a water level that is correct for the load size being
washed.
4. sHortEn WasHing timE
Shorten the wash time for smaller load sizes and for lightly soiled
loads.
5. usE a DryEr
The tumbling action of a clothes dryer shakes lint loose and allows
it to collect in the lint screen. Avoid overdrying to prevent excess
buildup of static electricity on synthetic fabrics. Static electricity
on fabrics attracts lint.
6. Don’t oVErloaD tHE DryEr
Clothes must tumble freely so loose lint can shake free and be
collected in the lint screen.

Suggestions to help reduce linting
•Shake out items to remove excess lint and dirt before laundering.
• Empty pockets to prevent a tissue from shedding lint throughout
the wash load. Turn pockets inside-out.
• Turn garments made of “lint-taking” fabrics inside-out before washing.
• Use a fabric softener in the rinse water to reduce the static electricity
that causes lint to be attracted to synthetic bres.
• You may experience a temporary increase in linting if you are
washing new or very old fabrics, if you have changed your laundry
practices, or if you are using new laundry appliances. The increased
linting is the removal from fabrics of surface lint that had not been
previously removed. This linting decreases after several washes.

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