Whirlpool WFW8620HW Front Load Washer Instruction Manual

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Whirlpool WFW8620HW Front Load Washer Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.

NOTES:

Not all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel appearance may vary.
If your model has a touch interface, the control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the button firmly.
At cycle completion, your setting and option choices will be remembered for the next cycle. However, if power to the washer is lost, the settings and options will go back to the factory defaults.

Button Descriptions

POWER/CANCELSelect to turn the washer on and off. Select to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
WHAT TO WASH/HOW TO WASHFirst 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 make the appropriate “How to Wash” selection. See online “Cycle Guide” for cycle details. If you do not make a “How to Wash” selection, the washer will automatically select the recommended or last-used “How to Wash” cycle.
START/PAUSETouch and hold for 3 seconds until the light above Start/Pause comes on to start a cycle, or touch oncewhile a cycle is in process to pause it.
CYCLE STATUSThe Cycle Status display shows the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the process, you may noticesounds or pauses that are different from traditional washers.Estimated Time RemainingThe Estimated Time Remaining shows the time required for the cycle to complete. Factors such as load size, modifiers, options selected, and water pressure may affect the time shown in the display. Tightly packed loads, unbalanced loads, or excessive suds may cause the washer to lengthen the cycle time as well. Designed to use only HE High Efficiency detergents.SensingWhen Start/Pause is touched, the washer will chime, indicating it is starting. The drum will make a partial turn. The door will click when it locks. Once the door has locked, the washer will begin spinning to sense the load size. This sensing process will continue throughout the cycle.After the load size is sensed, the estimated time based on load size will be displayed and water will be added. You may hear water flowing through the dispenser, adding detergent to the load. The actual cycle time may be lengthened; however, the display will continue to show the estimated time.WashingDuring the wash cycle, this will display to let you know the cycle is in progress.Drying (on some models)During a drying cycle, this will display to let you know the drying cycle is in progress.PreSoakThis symbol will be displayed to let you know a presoak is in progress.Detergent Low (on some models)When detergent in the bulk dispenser is running low, the display will show the detergent level (Low).Add GarmentWhen “Add Garment” is displayed, you may pause the washer, open the door, and add items. Touch and hold Start/Pause to start the washer again.Door LockedThe Door Locked symbol will display to indicate that the door is locked and cannot be opened without first pausing or canceling the cycle.Control LockWhen the Control Lock symbol is displayed, the buttons are disabled. Touch and hold Extra Rinse for 3 seconds to enable the buttons.FanFresh® (on some models)This symbol will be displayed when the FanFresh® option is activated. The fan will turn on and the load will tumble periodically for up to 12 hours.EndOnce the cycle is complete, “End” will display. Remove the load promptly for best results.
CYCLE MODIFIERSWhen you select a cycle, its default settings will light up. Touch to adjust cycle modifiers on the washer before touching Start/Pause. Additional wash modifiers or options selected after touching Start/Pause may not activate.Once a wash setting is selected, it is saved for the cycle selected. To return to factory default cycle settings, unplug washer for 30 seconds; then plug back in. See online “Cycle Guide” for default cycle settings.NOTE: Some modifiers may increase or decrease the estimated time remaining.TempThe recommended wash temperature is preset for each cycle. Some preset temperatures can be changed. You may select a different wash temperature based on the level of soil and type of fabric being washed. For best results, use the warmest wash water safe for your fabric, following the garment label instructions. All wash temperatures feature a cold rinse.SpinThe recommended spin speed is preset for each cycle. Some preset speeds can be changed.

- Faster spin speeds mean shorter dry times, but may increase wrinkling in your load.
- Slower spin speeds reduce wrinkling, but will leave your load more damp.

SoilThe recommended soil level is preset for each cycle. Some preset soil levels can be changed. For heavily soiled and sturdy fabrics, select the Heavy Soil setting. For lightly soiled and delicate fabrics, select the Light Soil setting. Lower soil level settings will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

UTILITY CYCLESClean Washer with affresh®Use this every 30 washes to keep the inside of your washer fresh and clean. This cycle uses a higher water level. Use with affresh® Washer Cleaner tablets or liquid chlorine bleach to thoroughly clean the inside of your washer. When using this cycle, the drum should be empty. This cycle should not be interrupted. See “Washer Care” in the “Washer Maintenance and Care” section of your Owner’s Manual.Drain & SpinThis cycle removes excess water from the load or special-care items washed by hand. Use this cycle after a power failure. For some fabrics, you may choose to set a slower spin speed.
CYCLE OPTIONSYou may add or remove options for each cycle. Not all options can be used with all cycles, and some are preset to work with certain cycles. Options vary by model.

Step 1. Add HE DetergentNOTE: See the “Adding Laundry Products” section in your Owner’s Manual for more information on adding HE detergent, fabric softener, and/or bleach.

Step 2. Load Clothes

Add load loosely. Items need to move freely for best cleaning.Step 3. Turn Power On

Step 4. Close Door; then Select Cycle and Settings

Step 5. Press Start/Pause

Cycle Guide – Normal CycleSettings and options shown in bold are default settings for that wash cycle. For best fabric care, choose the cycle, options, and settings that best fit the load being washed. Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product instructions. Avoid tightly packing the washer. The washer will not rinse well or spin correctly if tightly packed. Not all settings are available with each cycle, and some options cannot be used together. Not all options are available on all models.

Items to Wash:

Cycle:

Temperature:

Description:

Cottons, linens, and mixed-garment loads

Normal

Hot

Very Warm Warm Cool

Cold

This cycle runs on a Warm temperature and

Fast spin speed for a Normal soil level.

Online Ordering InformationFor detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine.

For information on any of the following items, a full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.whirlpool.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.whirlpool.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.

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