Whirlpool Washer W10235934A User Manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to 
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before 
operating this appliance.
The following is a guide to using your washer. Please refer to 
specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.
Do not store laundry products on the top surface of this washer. 
Vibration is normal during operation.

Use only High Efficiency detergents. The package for this type of 
detergent will be marked “HE” or “High Efficiency.” This wash 
system, along with less water, will create too much sudsing with a 
regular non-HE detergent. Using regular detergent will likely result in 
washer errors, longer cycle times, and reduced rinsing performance. 
It may also result in component failures and noticeable mold or 
mildew. HE detergents are made to produce the right amount of 
suds for the best performance. Follow the manufacturer’s 
instructions to determine the amount of detergent to use. 
Remember, concentrated detergents such as 2x or higher will use 
less detergent based on load size. 

Before washing clothes for the first time, if not completed during 
the final installation step, choose the Normal/Casual cycle and run 
it without clothes. Use only HE High Efficiency detergent. Use ½ 
the manufacturer’s recommended amount for a medium-size 
load. This initial cycle serves to ensure the interior is clean before 
washing clothes.

 

Open the washer door by pulling on the handle. Sort laundry 
according to color and type of fabric. Place a load of sorted 
clothes in the washer. Do not overload washer. Overloading 
can cause poor cleaning. 

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The washer can be fully loaded, but not tightly packed. 
Washer door should close easily.

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Mix large and small items. Avoid washing a single item. 
Load evenly.

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Wash small items such as infant socks in mesh garment 
bags. It is recommended that more than one garment bag 
be used and that each garment bag be filled with equal 
amounts of material.

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When unloading garments, occasionally check under the 
rubber rim at the front of the tub for small items. 

2. Close the washer door by pushing it firmly until the lock clicks. 

The washer door will remain locked during the wash cycle. 
NOTE: After any wash cycle is completed, the door must be 
opened and then closed before a new cycle can begin. The 
door can be opened only if PAUSE/CANCEL is selected while 
the ADD A GARMENT light is illuminated or if the cycle has 
been canceled. See “To cancel a cycle” in the “Changing 
Cycles and Options” section.

3. Open the dispenser drawer and add laundry products to the 

detergent, bleach, or fabric softener compartments. Close 
drawer slowly to avoid spills. See “Using the Dispenser.”

4. Turn on the washer by selecting POWER. Select one of the 

cycles by turning the cycle selector. The indicator light for the 
selected cycle will illuminate. When selecting a Wash Cycle, 
the preset Modifiers and Options, Water Temp, and Spin 
Speed for the selected cycle will illuminate. The preset 
settings provide the recommended fabric care for the selected 
cycle. See “Cycles.”

5. Select the desired OPTIONS. Not all Options are available with 

all cycles. See “Options.”

6. If desired, select the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL. The signal is 

helpful when you are washing items that should be removed 
from the washer as soon as it stops. Press END OF CYCLE 
SIGNAL to select ON or OFF.