Whirlpool WTW5000D Quick Reference Manual

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Top Load Washer Quick Start Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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:

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Not all features and cycles are on all models, and control panel

appearance may vary.

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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.

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If your model has physical buttons, make sure to press the

button firmly.

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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.

Step 1.

Add HE Detergent

NOTE:

See the “Adding Laundry

Products” section for more

information on adding HE

detergent, fabric softener, and/or

bleach.

Step 2.

Load Clothes

For best results, load garments in

loose heaps evenly around the

basket wall.

Step 3.

Open Lid; then Select Cycle

and Settings

Step 4.

Press Start/Pause/Cancel

Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle

For best fabric care, choose the cycle that best fits the load being washed. Recommended settings for best

performance are shown in

bold

. Not all cycles and options are available on all models. Not all settings and

options are available on each cycle.

Items to Wash:

Cycle:

Temperature:

Description:

Cottons, linens, and

mixed-garment loads

Normal

Hot

Warm

Cool

Cold

Tap Cold

Use this cycle for normally soiled cottons

and mixed-fabric loads. A high spin speed

is the default for this cycle.

Online Ordering Information

For 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.

However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.

United States:

1–800–253–1301

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Customer eXperience Center

553 Benson Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692

Canada:

1–800–807–6777

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Customer eXperience Centre

200–6750 Century Ave.

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Button Descriptions

SOIL LEVEL

Select the setting most suitable for your load. For heavily soiled and

sturdy fabrics, select Heavy Soil Level for more wash time. For lightly

soiled and delicate fabrics, select Light Soil Level for less wash time. A

lighter soil-level setting will help reduce tangling and wrinkling.

WASH TEMP

Wash Temp 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, follow the garment label instructions using the

warmest wash water safe for your fabric.

Designed to use only HE

High Efficiency detergents.

NOTES:

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On some models and cycles, warm and hot water may be cooler than

your previous washer.

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Even in a cold- or cool-water wash, some warm water may be added to

the washer to maintain a minimum temperature. All rinses are cold.

WASH CYCLE KNOB

Use the Wash Cycle knob to select available cycles on your washer. Turn

the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See online “Cycle Guide”

for detailed descriptions.

RINSE OPTIONS

The following options may be added to most cycles. See online “Cycle

Guide” for additional details.

1 Rinse

This option is used to limit a cycle to one rinse.

2 Rinses

This option can be used to automatically add a second rinse to all wash

cycles.

1 Rinses with Softener

This option must be selected if using fabric softener during a cycle. It

ensures that the water levels are correct for optimal fabric softener

distribution.

2 Rinses with Softener

This option turns on both the fabric softener and the 2 Rinses option.

PRESOAK

Use this option to add an extra soak period to any cycle to help loosen

tough stains. The washer will fill and then alternate between a soak and a

gentle agitation before beginning the selected cycle.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press to start the selected cycle; press again to pause the cycle and unlock

the lid.

NOTE:

If the washer is spinning, it may take several minutes to unlock the

lid.

Sensing

When the Start/Pause button is pressed, the washer will fill to an initial

water level and begin sensing to determine the load size. The washer will

then continue filling to the appropriate water level based on load size and

proceed to Wash.

If the lid is opened or the Start/Pause button is pressed, the cycle will

pause. Closing the lid and/or pressing the Start/Pause button will resume

the cycle. If the cycle remains paused with the lid open for 10 minutes, the

washer will pump out the water.

Wash

During the first stage of the sensing/wash cycle, water will partially fill the

washer and begin to move the load. It is normal to have the sensing light on

during this stage. You will hear the agitator rotate followed by a several

second pause. This process will repeat for several minutes, allowing the

entire load to become saturated. The lower water level combined with HE

detergent at this stage allows for concentrated cleaning. It is normal for the

load to be above the water line during this stage. At the beginning of the

second stage, the washer will add water to the correct level based on the

load size. You will hear the agitator increase speed during this stage of the

wash cycle. The motor sounds may change at different stages in the wash

cycle.

PROGRESS

The Progress lights show the progress of a cycle. At each stage of the

process, you may notice sounds or pauses that are different from your

previous washers.

Rinse

Certain cycles use a spray rinse, which adds water to the tub while the

basket spins. You may hear sounds similar to the wash cycle as the washer

rinses and moves the load. You may hear the motor turning on briefly (short

hum) to move the basket while filling.

Spin

The washer spins the load at increasing speeds for proper water removal,

based on the selected cycle and spin speed.

Done

Once the cycle is complete, the lid will unlock and this light will come on.

For best results, promptly remove the load.

Locked

The Lock feature allows for higher spin speeds. When lit, the lid is locked

and cannot be opened without pausing the cycle. When the light is off, the

lid can be opened.

To open the lid after it has been locked, press Start/Pause. The lid will

unlock once the washer movement has stopped. This may take several

minutes if the load was spinning at high speed. Press Start/Pause while the

lid is closed to resume the cycle.

Adding Laundry Products

IMPORTANT:

Using non-HE detergent will likely result in longer cycle times and reduced rinsing performance. It may also result in component malfunction and, over time, buildup of mold or mildew. HE detergents should be low-

sudsing and quick-dispersing to produce the right amount of suds for the best performance.

Adding HE detergent to basket:

Add a measured amount of HE detergent or single-dose laundry packets

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.

NOTE:

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to determine the amount of

laundry products to use.

Adding liquid chlorine bleach:

Do not overfill, dilute, or use more than 1 cup (236

mL). 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.

IMPORTANT:

Rinse option must be selected to 1 Rinse with Softener or 2 Rinses with Softener

to ensure proper distribution at correct time in cycle. Do not overfill or dilute.

During the final rinse, wait until the washer has completed filling and press the Start/Pause

button to pause the washer. Lift the lid and add the measured, recommended amount of liquid

fabric softener. Do not use more than the recommended amount. Close the lid and press the

Start/Pause button again to start the washer.

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