Whirlpool WTW8127LC Top Load Washer User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool WTW8127LC Top Load Washer
Product Information
The product is a washer with various control panel features and options. It has a power button to turn the washer on/off or stop/cancel a cycle. The “What to Wash/How to Wash” feature allows users to select a cycle based on the type of items they are washing. The “Start/Pause” button is used to start a cycle or pause it during operation. The washer also offers cycle modifiers such as spin speed, water temperature, and soil level adjustments. These modifiers may not be available on all cycles. The product is designed to connect to the internet for remote control and interaction. The user manual also provides loading recommendations for optimal performance. It suggests dropping items in loose heaps evenly around the washplate and agitator, rather than laying them length-wise. Additionally, it mentions the option to rinse items before running a wash cycle and provides instructions for operating the water faucet.
Product Usage Instructions
- Sort and load laundry according to the loading recommendation provided. Ensure that no items dampened with gasoline or flammable fluids are placed in the washer.
- Add HE detergent and other laundry products to the appropriate dispensers. For powder HE detergent, remove the inside tray from the dispenser drawer. For bulk dispensers, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Touch the power button to turn on the washer.
- Select the desired cycle for your load. Refer to the cycle guide for details on each cycle.
- Adjust cycle settings if desired. Use the cycle modifiers (spin speed, water temperature, soil level) to customize the cycle according to your preferences. Not all modifiers may be available on all cycles.
- Select additional options if desired.
- Touch and hold the start/pause button to begin the cycle.
Note: The availability of cycles, settings, and options may vary depending on the model of the washer.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
WHIRLPOOL® TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURE
POWER
- Touch to turn on/off or to stop/cancel a cycle.
WHAT TO WASH/HOW TO WASH
- First select a cycle from the “WHAT to wash” and then select the “HOW to wash” to get the best combination cycle available for the type of items you are going to wash. See “Cycle Guide” for cycle details.
LCD TIME/STATUS DISPLAY
- The display shows the time required for the cycle to complete.
- Factors such as load size and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to adjust the cycle time as well.
- If you have set a delay start to the cycle, the display will show the delay time adjusted.
ADD GARMENT
- When Add Garment is lit, you may pause the cycle, open the lid, and add items. Touch and hold the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle again.
START/PAUSE
Touch and hold the START/PAUSE to start cycle. Touch during a cycle to pause
cycle and unlock lid.
NOTE: If machine is spinning it may take longer to unlock lid.
CYCLE MODIFIERS (Not all modifiers are available on all cycles)
SPIN
Touch to modify the cycle’s available spin speeds (Off, Medium, Fast).
TEMP
Touch to modify the cycle’s available water temperatures (Tap Cold, Cold,
Cool, Warm, Hot).
SOIL
Touch to modify the cycle’s available soil levels. Increase soil level for
heavily soiled items and decrease soil level for lightly soiled items (Extra
Light, Light, Normal, Heavy, Extra Heavy).
CYCLE OPTIONS (Not all options are available on all cycles)
REMOTE ENABLE
- Touch each time you want to remotely control via the Whirlpool® app. Follow the instructions in the “GET THE WHIRLPOOL® APP AND GET CONNECTED” section below for more details. Opening the lid cancels “Remote Enable”.
LOAD & GO™ Bulk Dispenser
- The LOAD & GO™ dispenser holds 1L of detergent and determines the best time and amount to add detergent to the load. See “Using the Dispensers” section for more information.
FABRIC SOFTENER
- Touch “Fabric Softener” button to let the machine know when you have added fabric softener to the appropriate dispenser.
DEEP WATER
Touch “Deep Water” button to add more water to the washer from the cycle’s
auto sensed level (Auto, Medium, High, Max Fill).
NOTE: Expect longer cycle times due to extended fill times when using the
Deep Water option.
DELAY START
Touch to delay the start of the wash cycle for up to 12 hours.
PRESOAK
Touch to add a presoak period to any cycle to help loosen tough stains. The
washer will fill, pause to soak, and then begin the selected cycle (15
minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 120 minutes).
EXTRA RINSE
Touch to automatically add a second rinse available on most cycles.
CYCLE SIGNAL
Touch to turn the end of cycle signal on/off and adjust the tone volume when a
button is touched.
MORE OPTIONS
- Drain & Spin
- Rinse & Spin
- Clean Washer with affresh®
- Favorite Cycle.
GET THE WHIRLPOOL® APP AND GET CONNECTED
- With your mobile device download the Whirlpool® app. You can get subscription and connectivity instructions, terms of use, and privacy policy at www.whirlpool.com/connect or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/connect.
- Once installed, launch the app and you will be guided through the steps to subscribe and create your user account to connect to your appliance. If you have any problems or questions, call Whirlpool® Connected Appliances at 1-866-333-4591.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
- Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
- No washer can completely remove oil.
- Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
- Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
USING YOUR WASHER
NOTE: Not all cycles, settings or options are available with all models.
LOADING RECOMMENDATION
For best performance, it is recommended to load items by dropping them in loose heaps evenly around the washplate and agitator. Do not lay items length- wise around the washplate or agitator.
RINSING BEFORE RUNNING A WASH CYCLE
Water Faucet Operation
- Press the faucet button once to turn on and press again to turn off.
- Faucet will automatically shut off after 10 minutes or when max water level is reached.
- Water will automatically drain if water level becomes too high or if the lid is left open for 10 minutes.
- On LOAD & GO™ models when the faucet is on touch Temp button to select water temperature or touch LOAD & GO™ button to manually dispense a dose of detergent.
Fabric Brush
- Turn brush from body to open.
- Add liquid laundry detergent.
- Turn to close.
- To dispense detergent from fabric brush push button.
MORE WATER WHEN YOU WANT IT
Auto Sensing & Deep Water Wash
- The washer will adjust the water level to the optimal amount for a High Efficiency wash of the detected load size.
- Touch “Deep Water” to add more water to the wash load.
- There are four levels of Deep Water “Auto”, “Medium”, “High”, “Max Fill”.
- Not all levels are available on all cycles.
- The washer dampens and moves the load, the level of the items will settle in the basket. This is normal, and does not indicate that more items should be added.
IMPORTANT: You will not see a washer basket full of water as with your past agitator-style washer. It is normal for some of the load to be above the water line.
USING THE DISPENSER
- LOAD & GO™ feature will default On for each cycle unless disabled.
- Touch LOAD & GO™ button to view detergent dispensing options.
- Hold LOAD & GO™ button on the control panel to choose a detergent concentration between 2X and 10X. Hold for 3 seconds.
- Pull the drawer completely out for easy refilling.
2-IN-1 REMOVABLE AGITATOR
- Keep it in (Agitator mode) when you want increased mechanical action to remove and rinse away loose soils. You can use this mode anytime but it’s especially suited for everyday mixed loads.
- Take it out (Impeller mode) when you need added space and/or a thorough, gentle clean. You can use this mode anytime but it’s especially suited for bulky items such as bedding and delicate items such as undergarments.
USING THE REMOVABLE AGITATOR
- Squeeze handle, rotate counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove.
- Push down and rotate clockwise to re-install. The agitator should lock into place.
CYCLE GUIDE
- Your Whirlpool® washer has a unique user interface to help you select the best cycle you need for your load. The “WHAT to wash”,
- “HOW to wash” layout guides you to the optimal cycle in two easy steps:
- First determine what items are in the load that you are trying to wash. Use that to guide your “WHAT to wash” selection. Then determine how you want the washer to wash them and select the appropriate “HOW to wash” selection. See chart below for more details.
For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed.
R – Recommended Cycle
a – Alternate Cycle
Blank – Cycle is available but not optimal
| How do you want to wash?
---|---
“HOW to wash” Cycle Selection
NORMAL| WRINKLE CONTROL| HEAVY DUTY| SANITIZE
with OXI
| COLD WASH| QUICK
Energy Conscious| Reduce Wrinkles| Powerful Soil Removal| Eliminate Bacteria*|
Energy Saving| Fast
What do you want to wash?| “WHAT to wash” Cycle Selection| |
| | | |
Cottons/Linens|
Regular
| R| a| a| a| a| a
Mixed| R| a| a| a| a| a
Pajamas| R| a| a| a| a| a
Sweatshirts| R| a| a| a| a| a
T-Shirts| R| a| a| a| a| a
Athletic Wear|
Colors
| R| a| a| a| a|
Bright Colors| R| a| a| a| a| a
Business Casual| a| R| a| a| a| a
Casuals| a| R| a| a| a| a
Dark Colors| R| a| a| a| a| a
Dress Shirts/Pants| a| R| a| a| a| a
Jeans| R| a| a| a| a| a
No-Iron Fabrics| a| R| a| a| a| a
Baby Clothes|
Whites
| R| a| a| a| |
Handkerchiefs| R| a| a| a| | a
Napkins| R| a| a| a| | a
Socks| R| a| a| a| | a
Tablecloth| R| a| a| a| a| a
Undergarments| R| a| a| a| a| a
White Clothing| R| a| a| a| | a
White Shirts| R| a| a| a| | a
White Towels| R| a| a| a| | a
White T-Shirts| R| a| a| a| | a
| How do you want to wash?
---|---
“HOW to wash” Cycle Selection
NORMAL| WRINKLE CONTROL| HEAVY DUTY| SANITIZE
with OXI
| COLD WASH| QUICK
Energy Conscious| Reduce Wrinkles| Powerful Soil Removal| Eliminate Bacteria*|
Energy Saving| Fast
What do you want to wash?| “WHAT to wash” Cycle Selection| |
| | | |
Bras|
Delicates
| R| a| a| a| a| a
Delicates| R| a| a| a| a| a
Handwash Fabrics| R| a| a| a| a| a
Lingerie| R| a| a| a| a| a
Machine Wash Silks| R| a| a| a| a| a
Wool| R| a| a| a| a| a
Blankets|
Bulky Items
| R| a| a| a| a| a
Coats & Jackets| R| a| a| a| a| a
Comforters| R| a| a| a| | a
Machine Wash Curtains| R| a| a| a| a| a
Machine Wash Slip Covers| R| a| a| a| | a
Non-Rubber Lined Rugs & Mats| R| a| a| a| | a
Sheets| R| a| a| a| | a
Sleeping Bags| R| a| a| a| | a
Dish Cloths|
Towels
| R| a| a| a| | a
Terry Cloths| R| a| a| a| | a
Towels| R| a| a| a| | a
- Use this cycle to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria when used in conjunction with Oxi additives. Preset cycle settings must be used to achieve proper sanitization.
- Be sure to add an Oxi product to the basket before starting cycle.
- NOTE: Normal cycle is recommended for washing normally soiled cotton or linen clothes. This clothes washer’s government energy certifications were based on the Normal cycle with all wash temperature selections and water fill levels offered in the cycle. It was tested as a User Adjustable Automatic Water Fill Control System clothes washer with the Agitator installed. The settings as shipped are Regular + Normal cycle, Warm Wash Temp and Auto Water level, Deep Water off.
WASHER ICONS
NOTE: Not all features and options are available on all models.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- For detailed installation instructions and maintenance information, winter storage and transportation, please see the
- INSTALLATION AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL included with your machine.
- For detailed product dimensions, please see the DIMENSION GUIDE that can be found at www.whirlpool.com/owners or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners.
- For information on any of the following items please visit www.whirlpool.com/owners or in Canada www.whirlpool.ca/owners.
- This may save you the cost of a service call.
CONTACT
- To speak with a customer service representative or if you have additional questions, call us toll free at
- 1-866-698-2538 or in Canada call 1-800-807-6777.
- You can write with any questions or concerns at:
- Whirlpool Brand Appliances
- Customer eXperience Center
- 533 Benson Road
- Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
- Whirlpool Brand Appliances
- Customer eXperience Center
- Unit 200-6750 Century Ave
- Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
- Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.