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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 . . 10
For a Rinse and Spin . 10
For a Drain and Spin ,
For a Soak
Liquid Bleach Dispenser .
Cleaning the Lint Filter . .
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
Winterizing . . . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . .
WASHER WARRANTY . .
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Parts and features
WAD
LAUNDRY MAGIC CLEAN@
LINT FILTER
(not shown)
ODE1 AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
LIQUID BLEACH
DISPENSER
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 Numbe,
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Purchaseo9te
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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Operating instructions
Starting Your Washer
Be sure to measure and add detergent, then place
a sorted load in the washer before starting it.
1
. Select a LOAD SIZE
l Turn the knob to point at a setting
l Match the wash and rinse water
that describes the size of load you temperature to the type of fabrics and
want to wash. soils being washed.
l Set the knob anywhere on or be-
tween EX SMALL (a few small items]
and LARGE (a full load].
Recommended wash temperatures
can be found in your “Laundry Guide.”
2
Select
. WATER TEMPERATURES
LOAD SIZES AND WATER LEVELS
For best cleaning results, the
load must be able to move freely
in the water. Too big a load or too
little water can cause wear or
tearing of load items. 8
CAUTION:
DO NOT
OVERLOAD WASHER.
*Approximate
fill with load.
EX LARGE (21.7 gals./82.1 L)’
MEDtUM (16.4 gaW62.1 L)*
EX SMALL (11.9 gals./450 L)’
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3.
Start the washer
A. Push in the Control Knob and turn
it to the right. It must be pushed in
and turned only clockwise.
B. Stop on a number in the cycle
you want. The numbers are min-
utes of wash time. The drawing
shows 6 minutes of agitation in
the REGULAR Cycle.
C. Start the washer by pulling out
the Control Knob. The washer will
fill to the level you set with wash
water of the selected temper-
ature. After filling, the washer will
agitate for the selected number
of minutes.
D. Tostop the washer at any time,
push in the Control Knob. To
restart the washer, pull out the
Control Knob.

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 timina starts. After agitation starts, the knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycleends.
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle
A cycle for sturdily con-
structed fabrics that are
heavily soiled.
REGULAR Cycle
PERMANENT PRESS Cy
Off 6
1I p permanent
press
m
.
Off
A cycle for regular loads of
s;;s that are moderately
A cycle designed for
lightly to moderately
soiled permanent press
and some synthetic
fabrics. The cool-down
rinse helps keep wrin-
kles from setting into
these fabrics.
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NOTE: You may hear the sound of water spraying during the spin parts of
some cycles. In some cycles, cold water is sprayed on the spinning load to help
with the rinsing.

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.
SOAK Cycle
Alndicates the machlne Is
pauslng for a brief soak
perlod.
Brief periods of agitation
and soak time help remove
heavy soils and certain
stains that need extra
pretreatment. Use recom-
mended amount of
detergent or pre-soa k
additive. The SOAK Cycle
should always be tol-
lowed by a Wash Cycle.

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 detergent
can require an extra rinse.)
1. Push Control Knob in.
2. Turn clockwise to any l on the dial.
See above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will fill 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. See
above drawing.
3. Pull Control Knob out. The washer
will drain and spin.
For agitation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 6-9.
For a soak
laundry. Hbt water can set stains. Important: See additlonal care
lnformatlon In your “Laundry
Guide!’
*To start soak with agitation, the Control Knob
must point to a number in the SOAK Cycle.
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Liquid bleach dispenser
Always measure bleach. Do not
guess. Never use more than 1 cup
(250 ml) for a full load. Use less with
lower water level settings. Follow
directions on bottle for safe use. Use
a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.
1. Load the washer first.
2. Pour measured bleach carefully
into dispenser. DO NOT let bleach
splash, drip or run down into the
washer basket. Undllufed bleach
will damage any fabric lf touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be
diluted automatically during the
wash part of the cycle.
For more Information on bleaching, see your “Laundry Guide!’
Cleaning the lint filter
Clean filter after every load for
best filtering results. NOTE: The load
type will vary the amount of llnt
build-up.
To clean:
1. Liff off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The
filter Is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and
snap into place.

Caring for your washer
WHEN NOT WASHING, keep both
water faucets turned off, this takes the
pressure off the water inlet valve and
hoses.
REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS such as
pins, buckles, etc., from clothes before
washing. Close metal zippers.
AFTER WASHING, use a soft dry cloth to
wipe the outside and inside dry. Leave
the lid up until the basket is dry. Wipe
up spills right away. Spills can dull or
damage the finish.
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.
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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 2. Put a quart of R.V.
faucets. Disconnect or automobile type
and drain water antifreeze in the
inlet hoses. basket.
3. Set the washer for a
DRAIN and SPIN (see
page 10).Let it run
for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze
and water.
ON
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.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
yourself without tools of any kind.
If your washer does not fill:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are the water supply hoses kinked?
l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and
pulled out?
If your washer does not spin:
l Is the lid closed?
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper
voltage?
l Have you checked you home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If your washer stops during a cycle:
l Remember, the washer pauses
briefly at different times in each
cycle. These pauses are normal.
If your washer fills and drains
without running:
l Make sure that the Cycle Control
Knob is pointing to a number in the
cycle.
Make sure the drain hose is higher
than the water level in the washer.
If lf isn7:
l The washer may seem to be drain-
ing during wash and rinse cycles.
l Water can siphon out. (See “lnstalla-
tion Instructions:‘)
l Are both water faucets open?
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2. If you need
assistance%.
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
Ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultant can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory
operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool has a
nationwide network
of franchised TECH-
CARE8 Service Com-
panies, TECH-CARE
service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product
warrantv and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our COOL-LINE service assis-
tance telephone number [see Step2) or
look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages under:
4. If you have a
problem%.
Call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) and talk with one of our Consultants,
or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts?..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and
work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool
appliance.
‘If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for
assistance.

WEIIRLPOOL” AUTOMATIC WMHER
WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
LIMITED TEN-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSPOreplacement parts and repair labor to
correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE@service company.
FSPreplacement parts for any part of gear-
case assembly if defective in materials or
workmanship. The gearcase assembly is
shown below.
FSPreplacement of outer tub should it crack,
or fail to contain water, due to defective
materials or workmanship.
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the washer.
2. Instruct you how to use the washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when washer is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Ptck up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in
the home.
D. Damage to washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
1. Any labor costs durina the limited warranties.
WHIRLPOOLCORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFORINCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIALDAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY
COVERED BY YOUR
WARRANTY
Part No. 3349137
01987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.