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Contents
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PARTS AND FEATURES 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.. 4
Starting Your Washer 4
What Happens in Each Cycle 6
OTHER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. 8
For a Rinse and Spin
For a Drain and Spin
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WASHER WARRANTY
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01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
LAUNDRY CYCLE
INFORMATION CONTROL
CENTER KNOB AND
TEMPERATURE
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
[not shown)
Remove the Consumer
Buy Guide label. It will be
easier to remove before the
washer is used.
You should wipe out the
basket with a damp cloth
before using to remove dust
from storing or shipping.
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
When you need service or call with a
question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
(from plate under the lid near the
hinge). serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchase Date
Keep this book, your”Laundry Guide” and
sales slip in the Laundry Information
Center.
Service Company
Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with
this product.
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them- in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun-
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer:
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids ALWAYS unplug the power supply
and other materials in a cool, dry cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them- in a locked cabinet if possible. DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
ALWAYS read and follow instructions materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laun- fabrics washed in following loads
dry aids - especially warnings and and cause skin irritation.
precautions. You are personally responsible for
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if making sure that your washer:
chlorine bleach is used in the same
l is used only for jobs normally ex-
wash as ammonia or acids such as petted of home automatic washers,
vinegar or rust remover.
l is not run by children or anyone un-
able to operate it properly. 3

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To Select a WASH
. WATERTEMPERATURE
HOT WATER can be selected by turn-
ing the Control Knob to 12 or 14 minutes
in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
All rinses use cold water. This saves
energy and helps prevent wrinkles
from setting into fabrics.
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. To Select a WATERLEVEL
WARM WATER can be selected by
turning the Control Knob to 8 or 10
minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
l A warm wash is preset in the SHORT
Cycle. Just turn the Control Knob to
the 4 or 6 minutes setting in that
cycle.
HIGH WATER LEVEL. The washer will
automatically fill to its highest level,
(about 17.2 galsI65.1 L),when the
Control Knob points to a FILLarea.
NOTE: The washer will fill only when
the knob points to a FILLarea.
LOWER WATER LEVELS. Setting the
washer to fill with less water also sets
it for a shorter wash time.
1. Push the Control Knob in and turn it
clockwise to FIN area in the cycle
you want.
2. Pull the Control Knob out; the washel
will start to fill.
3. When the washer reaches the
desired water level, push in the
Control Knob and slowly turn it past
the FILLarea. Pull out the Control
Knob to start the washer.
For all rinses, the washer fills to its
highest level with cold water. 5

What Happens in Each Cycle*
Each cycle has been designed for different kinds of fabrics. Numbers on the
dial in each cycle are the minutes of WASH agitation time.
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer
fills before agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
SHORT Cycle
Use for delicate items that
need a short wash and spin
time. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in a net laundry
bag.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
Alndicates the machlne is
pausing for a brief soak
period.
Overloadlng or packing can...
l cause poor cleaning; Be careful to use enough water for the
l Increase wrinkling; load. Too big a load or too little water
l cause excessive lint;
l wear out or tear items.

NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of some
cycles. In some cycles, colU water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with
the rinsing.

Other operating instructions
For a rinse and spin
You may need an extra rinse and
spin for heavily soiled loads which
need more detergent. (Extra de-
tergent can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the
dial. See drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out.
4. The washer will fill with cold
water to selected level, agitate
2 minutes, drain and spin.
For a drain and spin
Your washer can be set to drain and
spin out water.
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to the bar just
before the OFF area in the REGULAR
HEAVY cycle. See drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
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Caring for your washer
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WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to
pressure off the water inlet valve and wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave
hoses. the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe
up spills right away. Spills can dull or
,a damage the finish.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
SHARP OR HEAVY OBJECTS should
never be put on or in the washer.
Check pocket for bolts, nuts, tools, etc.
SOME PRETREATMENT PRODUCTS can
damage washer and dryer dials, con-
soles and finishes. Do not use these
products on or near your washer or
dryer.

Winterizing
Because some water stays in the washer, freezing
can cause a lot of damage. If your washer is
stored or moved during the cold weather...
1. Shut off both water
faucets. Disconnect
and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put a quart of R.V. 3. Set the washer for a
or automobile tvDe DRAIN and SPIN
antifreeze in the ’
basket. (see page 8). Let it
run for about 30
seconds to mix the
antifreeze and
water.
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To use the washer again...
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Connect hoses to the washer
3. Turn on the water faucets.
4. Run the washer
through a com-
plete cycle with
one cup of deter-
gent to clean out
the antifreeze.
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