Whirlpool W11545828C High Efficiency Top Loading Washer User Guide

Whirlpool W11545828C High Efficiency Top Loading Washer

Specifications

• Model Number: W11545828C
• Washer Safety: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing.

Product Usage Instructions

Control Panel and Features
The control panel includes the following features:

1. Wash Cycle Button: Select appropriate cycle for your load.
2. Temperature Selector: Choose wash temperature based on fabric type.
3. Soil Level Selector: Adjust agitation and wash time based on soil level.
4. Extra Rinse: Add an extra rinse cycle if needed.
5. Start Button: Press to start the selected cycle.

Cycle Guide:
The washer offers various cycles for different types of loads:

• Cottons, Linens: Use Normal Eco cycle with warm water.
• Mixed-Garment Loads: Use Mixed cycle with cold rinses.
• Heavy Duty: Ideal for heavily soiled or sturdy items with high-speed spin.
• Delicates: Suitable for delicate fabrics with cold rinses.

Using Your Washer
To use the washer effectively:

1. Select the appropriate wash cycle based on your load type.
2. Adjust the temperature and soil level selectors as needed.
3. Add extra rinse if required.
4. Press the start button to begin the cycle.
5. Ensure items are not tightly packed for optimal cleaning performance.

Washer Maintenance:
Regular maintenance is essential for optimal washer performance:

• Clean the washer interior and exterior regularly.
• Inspect hoses and connections for any leaks or damage.
• Run a cleaning cycle periodically to remove detergent residue.

Troubleshooting:
If you encounter issues with the washer, refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual for guidance.

FAQ

Q: Can I wash water-resistant clothing in this washer?
A: No, it is not recommended to wash water-resistant or water-repellant clothing in this washer to avoid potential damage.

High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer Use and Care Guide

Model and Serial Number Location

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For future reference, please record the numbers below:

• Model Number _____
• Serial Number _

Washer Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the washer.
• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid.
• Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is moving.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
• See Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
• WARNING : Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing. Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance condition that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage.

Control Panel and Features

Not all features and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.

1. WASH CYCLE BUTTON
   Use the Wash Cycle selector buttons to select cycles on your washer. See the display for cycle status for progress. See “cycle guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
   Select the cycle most suitable for your load. Items need to move freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor cleaning performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

2. TEMPERATURE
   Temperature 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.

   • Normal Eco, Warm, and Hot water may be cooler than your previous washer. Deep Water cycles will provide higher temperatures for the wash cycle.
   • Even in a cold and cool water wash, some warm water may be added to the washer to maintain a minimum temperature.

3. SOIL LEVEL SELECTOR
   Allows you to adjust agitation, wash and rinse time based on the level of soil. For best results, follow garment label instructions, use the agitation level safe for your fabric.

4. EXTRA RINSE
   Adds an extra rinse cycle to already selected wash cycle.

5. START BUTTON
   Press to start the selected cycle. To unlock the lid during Final Spin, press and hold for 3 seconds to pause cycle.
   NOTE : The lid will unlock once the basket stops spinning.

Cycle Guide

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Items to wash:| Cycle:| *Wash Temperature:| Spin Speed:| Cycle Details:**
---|---|---|---|---
Cottons, linens| Normal Eco| Hot Warm Cool Cold

Tap Cold

| High| Normal cycle is recommended for washing normally soiled cotton or linen clothes. These clothes washer’s government energy certifications were based on the Normal Eco cycle with Auto Spin, Auto Soil Level and all Wash Temperature selections offered in the cycle. It was tested as an

Adaptive Automatic Water Fill Control System clothes washer. The settings as shipped are Normal Eco cycle, Warm Wash Temp and Auto Water Level and Spin Speed.

Mixed-garment loads| Mixed| Hot Warm Cool Cold

Tap Cold

| High| Use this cycle for a wide variety of mixed-garment loads.

This cycle features a deep bath rinse.

Sturdy items and mixed-garment loads| Heavy Duty| Hot Warm Cool Cold

Tap Cold

| High| Use this cycle for heavily soiled or sturdy items. This cycle features a deep bath rinse.
No-iron fabrics, perm. press, synthetics, machine-wash silks, hand-washed fabrics| Delicates| Hot Warm Cool Cold Tap Cold| Low| Use this cycle to wash lightly soiled loads of no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, blouses, casual business clothes, permanent press, and blends. Also use 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 deep bath rinse.

Using Your Washer

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.

Sort and prepare your laundry

• 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 waterproof 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.
• For best performance, heavier Items like jeans, towels, and blankets should be placed in first so they are at the bottom of the mixed load.

NOTE: Always read and follow fabric care label instructions to avoid damage to your garments.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Add laundry products

IMPORTANT: Add a measured of amount of detergent or single-dose laundry packet into the basket.
If using Oxi-type boosters, color-safe bleach, or fabric softener crystals, add to the bottom of the washer basket before adding clothes.
If using liquid chlorine bleach (optional), manually add product to wash water.
Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1cup (250 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach. Do not use color-safe bleach or Oxi products in the same cycle with liquid chlorine bleach.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of laundry products to use. Manufacturer suggests using HE detergent.

3. Load laundry into washer

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.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack or force items into washer. Items need to move freely for best cleaning and to reduce wrinkling and tangling. Load heavier items in first. Do not load above agitator cap. Do not load clothes above white inner collar.
WARNING: Do not wash water-resistant or water repellant-type clothing. Failure to closely follow these instructions may result in an abnormal vibrating and out-of-balance condition that could result in physical injury, property damage, and/or appliance damage.

Adding fabric softener to optional dispenser

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 filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the underside of the rim. See max fill line arrows.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Manually to Wash Load
During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling. At that time, water valve will shut off and you will not hear any water entering the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured recommended amount of liquid fabric softener. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close lid.

Select cycle

Press the Cycle button to choose your wash cycle. For more information, see “Cycle Guide.”

Select TEMPERATURE

Once you select a cycle, select the desired wash temperature by repeatedly pressing the Temperature button to select 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.

Hot

Some cold water is added to save energy. This will be cooler than your hot water heater setting.

| Whites and pastels Durable garments Heavy soils
Warm

Some cold water will be added, so this will be cooler than what your previous washer provided.

| Bright colors Moderate to light soils
Cool

Warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and to help dissolve detergents.

| Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

Cold

This is the temperature from your faucet. If your tap cold water is less than 50°F (10°C), warm water may be added to assist in soil removal and help dissolve detergent.

| Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils
Tap Cold

This is the temperature from your faucet.

| Dark colors that bleed or fade Light soils

Press START to begin wash cycle

Press the Start button to start the wash cycle. When the cycle has finished, the Done indicator will light. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to avoid odor, reduce wrinkling, and avoid rusting of metal hooks, zippers, and snaps.

Washer Maintenance

WATER INLET HOSES
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.

WASHER CARE
Recommendations to Help Keep Your Washer Clean and Performing at Its Best

1. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions regarding the amount of detergent to use. Never use more than the recommended amount because that may increase the rate at which detergent and soil residue accumulate inside your washer which, in turn, may result in undesirable odor.
2. Use warm and hot wash water settings sometimes (not exclusively cold water washes), because they do a better job of controlling the rate at which soils and detergent accumulate.
3. Always leave the washer lid open between uses to help dry out the washer and prevent the buildup of odor-causing residue.

Cleaning Your Top Loading Washer
Read these instructions completely before beginning the routine cleaning processes recommended below. This Washer Maintenance Procedure should be performed, at a minimum, once per month or every 30 wash cycles, whichever occurs sooner, to control the rate at which soils and detergent may otherwise accumulate in your washer.

Cleaning the Inside of the Washer
To keep your washer odor-free, follow the usage instructions provided above, and use this recommended cleaning procedure:

Recommended Cycle for Cleaning the Washer
For optimal cleaning use chlorine bleach:

• Open the washer lid and remove any clothing or items.

• Add 1cup (236 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach to the wash basket.
  NOTE : Use of more liquid chlorine bleach than is recommended above could cause washer damage over time.

• Close the washer lid.

• Do not add any detergent or other chemical to the washer when following this procedure.

• Select the Heavy Duty cycle.

• Press the Start button to start the cycle.

NOTE: Do not interrupt cycle.
Cleaning the Optional Fabric Softener Dispenser
After a period of using your washer, you may find some residue buildup in the dispenser. To remove residue from the dispenser, wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry. Use an all-purpose surface cleaner, if needed.

Cleaning the Outside of the Washer
Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe away any spills.
Use only mild soaps or cleaners when cleaning external washer surfaces.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the washer’s finish, do not use abrasive products.
NOTE: The Clean Washer cycle should be used 1 or 2 times a year. Check the Tech Sheet for access to the Clean Washer cycle in the Diagnostic Test Mode.

NON-USE AND VACATION CARE
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 flooding 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 quarts (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in basket and run a wash cycle for about 30 seconds to mix antifreeze and remaining water.
3. Unplug washer or disconnect power.

WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install washer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

TRANSPORTING YOUR WASHER

1. Shut off both water faucets. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
2. If washer will be moved during freezing weather, follow “Winter Storage Care” directions before moving.
3. Disconnect drain hose from drain system and drain any remaining water into a pan or bucket. Disconnect drain hose from back of washer.
4. Unplug power cord.
5. Place inlet hoses and drain hose inside washer basket.
6. Drape power cord over edge and into washer basket.
7. Place packing tray from original shipping materials back inside washer. If you do not have packing tray, place heavy blankets or towels into basket opening. Close lid and place tape over lid and down front of washer. Keep lid taped until washer is placed in new location.
8. Reinstall bottom shipping cone if available.

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

REINSTALLING/USING WASHER AGAIN
To reinstall washer after non-use, vacation, winter storage, or moving:

1. Refer to Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect washer.
2. Before using again, run washer through the following recommended procedure:

To use washer again:

1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses. Turn on both water faucets.
2. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
3. Run washer through Normal cycle to clean washer and remove antifreeze, if used. Use half the manufacturer’s recommended amount of detergent for a medium-size load.

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