Whirlpool TOP-LOADING WASHER User manual

W10280544D
W10280545C - SP
TOP-LOADING
WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Table of Contents
WASHER SAFETY.........................................................2
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID? .................................3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................4
CYCLE GUIDE...............................................................6
USING YOUR WASHER................................................7
WASHER MAINTENANCE..........................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................12
WARRANTY.................................................................16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE........................Back Cover
Table des matières
SÉCURITÉ DE LA LAVEUSE ......................................17
QUOI DE NEUF SOUS LE COUVERCLE? .................18
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET
CARACTÉRISTIQUES.................................................19
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................21
UTILISATION DE LA LAVEUSE ..................................22
ENTRETIEN DE LA LAVEUSE ....................................25
DÉPANNAGE ...............................................................27
GARANTIE...................................................................33
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............ Couverture arrière
LAVEUSE À CHARGEMENT
PAR LE DESSUS
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET
D’ENTRETIEN
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.whirlpool.com

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WASHER SAFETY

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Lid Lock
To allow for higher spin speeds, the lid will lock and
the Lid Locked light will turn on. When this light is
lit, the lid is locked and cannot be opened. When
this light is blinking, the washer is paused. When
this light is off, the lid can be opened. After a cycle
is started, the lid locks, unlocks, and locks again.
If you need to open the lid to add a garment after
this point, you must press START/PAUSE/UNLOCK
and wait for the lid to unlock. The lid will only unlock
after washer movement has stopped. Depending
on when in the cycle you try to pause, it may take
several seconds to several minutes for the lid to
unlock.
Sensing
This washer will perform a series of spins to check
for load balance. When a load is started, it may take
2–3 minutes before water begins to enter the basket.
During this time, a series of clicks and a whirring
noise signal that sensing technology is determining
if there is an off-balance load.
IMPORTANT:
• Washer will not operate if the lid is open.
• Washer will not begin to ll with water until the lid is closed, locked, and the sensing process is complete.
This delay in ll could take 2–3 minutes.
• Fabric Softener Added option must be selected "Yes" to ensure fabric softener dispenses at the correct time.
Sounds
At different stages of the wash cycle, you may
hear sounds and pauses that are different from
those of your previous washer. For example, you
may hear a clicking and hum at the beginning of
the cycle as the lid lock goes through a self-test.
There will be different kinds of humming and
whirring sounds as the agitator tests for load
balance or moves the load. And, sometimes,
you may hear nothing at all as the washer allows
time for clothes to soak.
Spray Rinse
Select cycles default to a spray rinse. During these
cycles, you will hear water enter the washer as the
tub spins, allowing the rinse water to penetrate
clothes. Check the “Cycle Guide” for details.
WHAT’S NEW UNDER THE LID?
Your new washer will operate differently than your past agitator-style washer.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
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LOAD SIZE
Select the setting most suitable for your load. Ex Small
will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super
will add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads.
Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor
cleaning performance, and may increase wrinkling and
tangling.
TEMPERATURE
Temperature Control senses and maintains uniform
water temperatures by regulating incoming hot and
cold water.
Select a wash temperature based on the type of fabric
and soils being washed. For best results and following
the garment label instructions, use the warmest wash
water safe for your fabric.
• Warm and hot water will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
• Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water
may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum
temperature.
OPTIONS
The following options may be added to most cycles.
EXTRA RINSE
This option can be used to automatically add a second
rinse to most cycles.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED-YES
This option must be selected if using fabric softener
during a cycle. It ensures that fabric softener is added
at the correct time in the rinse for even distribution.
FABRIC SOFTENER ADDED with EXTRA RINSE
This option turns on both the Fabric Softener and the
Extra Rinse options.
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4WASH CYCLE KNOB
Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your
washer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load.
See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/PAUSE/UNLOCK BUTTON
Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the
cycle and unlock the lid.
NOTE: If the washer is spinning, it may take several
minutes to unlock the lid. Press and hold for 3 seconds
to cancel a cycle.
CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS INDICATOR
The Cycle Status Lights show the progress of a cycle.
At each stage of the process, you may notice sounds or
pauses that are different from traditional washers.
FILL
When the START/Pause/Unlock button is pressed,
the washer will rst perform a self-test on the lid lock
mechanism. You will hear a click, and the lid will unlock
briey before locking again. The washer will use spins
to check for load balance. These spins may take several
minutes before water is added to the washer. You may
hear the hum of the spins before lling. This is normal.
WASH
You will hear the agitator moving the load. The motor
sounds may change at different stages in the cycle.
The wash time is determined by the selected soil level.
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
Appearance may vary.

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RINSE
You will hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the
washer rinses and moves the load. You may hear the
motor turning on briey (short hum) to move the basket
while lling. Fabric softener will be added if the Fabric
Softener Added-Yes option was selected.
Some cycles use spray rinsing. After draining and
spinning out wash water, the washer will continue to
spin and spray in rinse water for the entire rinse time.
SPIN
The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for
proper water removal, based on the selected cycle
and spin speed.
DONE
Once the cycle is complete, this light will come on.
Remove the load promptly for best results.
LID LOCKED
To allow for higher spin speeds, the
lid will lock and the Lid Locked light
will turn on. When this light is lit, the
lid is locked and cannot be opened.
When this light is blinking, the washer
is paused. When this light is off, the lid
can be opened.
If you need to open the lid, press
START/Pause/Unlock. The lid will
unlock once the washer movement
has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at
high speed. Press START/Pause/
Unlock again to resume the cycle.

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CYCLE GUIDE
Items to wash: Cycle: Temperature*: Spin
Speed: Cycle Details:
Machine-wash
silks, lingerie,
washable wools
Delicate Low
No-iron fabrics,
cottons, perm
press, linens,
synthetics
Cottons, linens,
sheets, and mixed
garment loads
Lightly-soiled
no-iron fabrics
and synthetics
Sturdy fabrics,
colorfast items,
towels, jeans
Heavily soiled
fabrics
Casual
Regular
Normal
Regular
Casual
Light
Normal
Heavy
Soak
Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled garments indicating
“Machine Washable Silks” or “Gentle” cycle on the care
label. Place small items in mesh garment bags before
washing. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash loads of no-iron fabrics such as
sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent
press, and blends.
Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons and mixed fabric
loads. This cycle features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to wash lightly-soiled loads of no-iron fabrics
such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes,
permanent press, and blends.
Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle
features a spray rinse.
Use this cycle to soak small spots of set in stains on
fabrics. The washer will use intermittent agitation and
soaking. After time has expired, water will drain, but the
washer will not spin. Cycle is complete.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
Low
High
Low
High
No Spin
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best ts the load being washed.
Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
Lightweight
cotton fabrics Normal
Light
Use this cycle for lightly soiled mixed loads. This cycle
features a spray rinse.
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High
Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
NOTE: Be sure to select Fabric Softener Added-Yes, if adding fabric softener to load.
*All rinses are cold.
Swimsuits and
items requiring
rinsing without
detergent
Rinse &
Spin
Combines a rinse and high speed spin for loads requiring
an additional rinse cycle or to complete a load after power
interruption. Also use for loads that require rinsing only.
Cold rinse only High
Dripping wet or
hand-washed
items
Drain &
Spin
This cycle uses a spin to shorten drying times for heavy
fabrics or special-care items washed by hand. Use this
cycle to drain washer after cancelling a cycle or completing
a cycle after a power failure.
High
N/A
Heavily soiled
fabrics Super
Wash Hot
Warm
Cool
Cold
High Provides maximum wash time and action for tough stains
and soils. Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items.

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• Empty pockets. Loose change, buttons, or any small object
can pass under the agitator and become trapped, causing
unexpected sounds.
• Sort items by recommended cycle, water temperature,
and colorfastness.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled.
• Separate delicate items from sturdy fabrics.
• Do not dry garments if stains remain after washing, because
heat can set stains into fabric.
• Treat stains promptly.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and
remove non-washable trim and ornaments.
• Mend rips and tears to avoid further damage to items
during washing.
Helpful Tips:
• When washing water-proof or water-resistant items, load
evenly.
• Use mesh garment bags to help avoid tangling when washing
delicate or small items.
• Turn knits inside out to avoid pilling. Separate lint-takers from
lint-givers. Synthetics, knits, and corduroy fabrics will pick up
lint from towels, rugs, and chenille fabrics.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to
avoid damage to your garments.
1. Sort and prepare your laundry
Add a measured amount of detergent into the bottom of the
washer basket before adding clothes. If using an Oxi or
color-safe bleach laundry boost product, add to the bottom
of the washer basket, as well.
IMPORTANT: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to
determine the amount of detergent to use.
2. Add detergent
USING YOUR WASHER

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5. Add fabric softener to dispenser
(on some models)
Pour a measured amount of liquid fabric
softener into dispenser; always follow
manufacturer’s directions for correct amount
of fabric softener based on your load size.
Dilute liquid fabric softener by lling the dispenser with warm
water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max ll
line arrows. Then select Fabric Softener Added-Yes option or
Fabric Softener Added with Extra Rinse option.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected
to “Yes” to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle.
Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the nal rinse, wait until the washer has completed
lling, press the START/Pause/Unlock button to pause the
washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount
of liquid fabric softener. Do not allow liquid fabric softener to
spill, splash, drip, or run into the basket or on load. Do not use
more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the
START/Pause/Unlock button again to start the washer.
IMPORTANT: Fabric Softener Added option must be selected to
“Yes” to ensure proper distribution of the fabric softener during
the rinse portion of the cycle.
4. Add liquid chlorine bleach
to dispenser
Liquid
Chlorine Bleach
Do not overll, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (250 mL).
Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same
cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around basket wall.
For best results, do not pack the load tightly. Do not wrap large
items such as sheets around the agitator; load them in loose
piles around the sides of the basket. Try mixing different sized
items to reduce tangling.
3. Load laundry into washer
MAX FILL
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer.
Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce
wrinkling and tangling.
Turn cycle knob to choose your wash cycle. For more
information, see “Cycle Guide”.
6. Select cycle

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Wash Temp
Hot
Some cold water is added to save
energy. This will be cooler than
your hot water heater setting.
Warm
Some cold water will be added, so
this will be cooler than what your
previous washer provided.
Cool
Warm water may be added to
assist in soil removal and to help
dissolve detergents.
Cold
This is the temperature from your
faucet. If your tap cold water is
very cold, warm water may be
added to assist in soil removal and
help dissolve detergent.
Suggested Fabrics
8. Select TEMPERATURE
Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature
by turning the Temperature knob to the appropriate setting
based on your load. All rinses are tap cold.
NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions
to avoid damage to your garments.
10. Press START/Pause/Unlock
to begin wash cycle
Press the START/Pause/Unlock button to start the wash
cycle. Filling is delayed for several minutes while load
balance is sensed. When the cycle has nished, the DONE
indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle
has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and rusting
of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.
Unlocking the lid to add garments
If you need to open the lid to add 1 or 2 missed garments:
Press START/Pause/Unlock; the lid will unlock once the
washer movement has stopped. This may take several
minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Then close
lid and press START/Pause/Unlock again to restart the cycle.
If lid is left open for more than 10 minutes, the water will pump
out automatically.
Delay in water fill
Filling is delayed for 2 to 3 minutes to check for load
unbalance. You will hear the hum of the spin prior to lling.
This is normal operation.
Select the desired cycle options. If you are using fabric
softener, be sure to select one of the Fabric Softener Added
options.
Whites and pastels
Durable garments
Heavy soils
Bright colors
Moderate to light soils
Colors that bleed
or fade
Light soils
Dark colors that
bleed or fade
Light soils
9. Select options
Select the load size setting most suitable for your load. Small
will add a low amount of water for smaller loads and Super will
add the most amount of water for large or bulky loads. Items
need to move freely.
7. Select LOAD SIZE

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CLEANING YOUR WASHER
Keep your washer as clean and fresh as your clothes. To keep
washer interior odor-free, follow this recommended monthly
cleaning procedure:
1. Make sure the washer is empty.
2. Using recommended AFFRESH®washer cleaner,
add one tablet to washer basket
OR
If using liquid chlorine bleach, add 1 cup (250 mL) to
liquid chlorine bleach dispenser.
IMPORTANT: Do not add detergent. Do not use more than
recommended amount of bleach to avoid damaging product
over time.
3. Close washer lid.
4. Select Normal Heavy cycle, hot temperature, and large
load size.
5. Press START/Pause/Unlock.
NOTE: For best results, do not interrupt cycle. If cycle must
be interrupted, press START/Pause/Unlock twice and run a
RINSE & SPIN cycle to ensure bleach has been rinsed from
washer. Press and hold the START/Pause/Unlock for
3 seconds to cancel the cycle.
Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser
1. Remove dispenser by grasping top with both hands and
squeezing, while pushing upward with thumbs.
2. Rinse dispenser under warm water, then replace it.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the washer or clothing, do not
wash clothes with the liquid fabric softener dispenser removed.
Cleaning the bleach dispenser
Wipe the inside of the bleach dispenser with a clean, damp
cloth.
To clean exterior:
1. Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills.
2. Use all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s nish, do not
use abrasive products.
Operate your washer only when you are home. If moving, or
not using your washer for a period of time, follow these steps:
1. Unplug or disconnect power to washer.
2. Turn off water supply to washer, to avoid ooding due
to water pressure surge.
WINTER STORAGE CARE
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, install and store washer
where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in
hoses, freezing can damage washer. If storing or moving
during freezing weather, winterize your washer.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets; disconnect and drain water
inlet hoses.
2. Put 1 qt. (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run
washer on RINSE & SPIN cycle for about 30 seconds
to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.
WATER INLET HOSES
WASHER MAINTENANCE