Whirlpool 2DLSQ8000JQ0 User Manual

The Quick Wash cycle features a reduced agitation speed for 
gentle soil removal, while providing shortened wash/rinse, drain, 
and spin times. Use this cycle with a low water level and a 
warm wash

 to quickly clean a few lightly soiled items.

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing 
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is 
needed. 

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of 
the Rinse settings. 

Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the 
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

 An EXTRA RINSE option is available. See “Starting Your 

Washer.”

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy 
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water. 

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of 
the Spin settings. 

Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then 
spins.

Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bottom of the 
basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation, 
separating the lint from the water. The lint spins out of the system 
during the spin part of the cycle.

If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the 
tub or strainer.

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as 
detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your 
washer to keep it looking new.

Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine 
bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your 
washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. 
Repeat this process if necessary.

 Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners 

labeled as washer safe.

Flush dispenser periodically with warm water, as shown. Remove 
the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both 
hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs. Clean 
the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet. Replace it after 
cleaning.

 Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not 

add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric 
softener use only.

Replace inlet hoses after five 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. 

Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because 
some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your 
washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather, 
winterize it.

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If you will be on 
vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time, 
you should:

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Unplug washer or disconnect power.

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Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid 
accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you 
are away.

Shut off both water faucets.

Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.

Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see “Drain and Spin”) 
for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.

Unplug washer or disconnect power.

Flush water pipes and hoses.

Reconnect water inlet hoses.

Turn on both water faucets.

Plug in washer or reconnect power.

Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup (250 mL) 
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.

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Check the following:
Is the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet?

Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up 
with a cycle? Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly 
and pull to start.