WHIRLPOOL AAV1200ARW
Owner's Manual

! Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF YOUR CLOTHES WASHER

! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PERSONAL INJURY WHEN USING YOUR WASHER, FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

KEEP ALL LAUNDRY AIDS out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. USE laundry aids only as directed by manufacturer, observing all warnings on container labels. DESTROY THE CARTON AND PLASTIC BAGS after unpacking the washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilation. REMOVE THE DOOR to the washing compartment before the washer is removed from service or discarded. 4. DO NOT REACH INTO the washer if the tub or agitator is moving. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for your protection. If action does not stop when the washer lid is opened during the Spin Cycle, disconnect the electrical power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 5. DO NOT TAMPER with the Operating Controls. 6. TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY and damage to the washer, DO NOT repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing. SERVICING should be referred to a qualified service technician. 7. DO NOT WASH FIBERGLASS ARTICLES unless recommended by manufacturer. 8. FLAME RETARDANT FINISHES � improper laundering could remove them. FOLLOW garment manufacturer�s instructions carefully. 9. WHEN MOVING, have the washer checked and properly installed by a qualified service technician.

WARNING
10. DO NOT ADD gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 11. DO NOT WASH ARTICLES which have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, turpentine, or other flammable or explosive materials. These substances will be retained in articles, and articles which still contain these flammable or explosive substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 12. OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING CLEANING FLUIDS, SPOT OR STAIN REMOVERS, ETC. Products should be labeled �NONFLAMMABLE�. Use according to MANUFACTURER�S DIRECTIONS in a well VENTILATED AREA or outdoors. Thoroughly RINSE ARTICLES by hand before placing them in the washer. Some of these products � rust removers, for example � will damage components and the finish of the washer.

FIRE HAZARD
13. KEEP AREA around and underneath washer free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable vapors and liquids. 14. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE and under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, BEFORE USING THE WASHER, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each faucet for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As this gas is flammable, DO NOT SMOKE or use an open flame during this procedure. 15. Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil contaminated materials are incompletely washed, a carry-over and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chemical reaction (spontaneous combustion) that could cause a load to catch fire by itself. This would be more likely to happen if the load was left in the dryer after tumbling stopped or if items were folded and stacked while warm.

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE WASHER. RETAIN ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 2. PROPERLY INSTALL AND LOCATE in accordance with the Installation Instructions. MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED � See Installation Instructions. SHOULD ANYONE get an ELECTRIC SHOCK from the washer, disconnect electrical power. DO NOT OPERATE until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. INSTALL OR STORE where it will NOT be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. CONNECT to a properly rated, protected, and sized power supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements. CONNECT to adequate plumbing and drain facilities. HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN install your washer. 3. TO PREVENT INJURY TO CHILDREN: DO NOT ALLOW children to play inside, on, or with the washer. CLOSE SUPERVISION of children is necessary when using washer. WHEN CHILDREN are mature enough, instruct them in the safe, correct use of the washer.

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PRINTED IN U.S.A. Part No. 35-5971

Washer Operating Instructions Models: 220-240 Volt/50 Hertz 10.1 Kilogram Washer MODEL NUMBER AAV1200AGW/AAV1200ARW

! WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating your washer. READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE THE WASHER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Before operating your washer, be sure that all installation requirements are met. SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. TO OPERATE: Water fill hoses should be attached and faucets fully opened. Be sure washer drain hose is in drain. 1. LOAD BLEACH DISPENSER, if desired (maximum one cup). CAUTION: Never pour chlorine bleach directly onto clothes. 2. MEASURE DETERGENT, place in washer basket.

3. LOAD CLOTHES loosely in washer. Maximum load is to top of agitator vanes. 4. SELECT WATER LEVEL. Determine the selected setting based on clothes load size (see table). Selection should provide sufficient water to permit clothes to circulate during agitation. It may become necessary, due to bulky fabrics, to adjust the water level after agitation begins. To adjust for a higher water level, turn control to RESET position and then back to desired setting. To decrease rinse water level, turn the control to a lower setting after wash agitation has started. WATER LEVEL SETTING SUPER MEDIUM SMALL LOAD SIZE 3/4 � Full 1/2 � 3/4 Full 1/4 � 1/2 Full

5. SELECT CYCLE. To set Cycle Timer, push the Timer Knob IN (off position) and turn it to the right (clockwise) until the pointer is at the recommended starting point in the �wash� segment in either the COTTONS, WRINKLE-FREE CLOTHES OR THE DELICATES CYCLE. See washing guide for recommended cycles. CLOSE LID. COTTONS CYCLE: Provides normal agitation and normal spin speeds for regular wash cycles to wash cottons and heavily soiled items. 12-14 Min. Hot Wash Cold Rinse 4-10 Min. Warm Wash Cold Rinse WRINKLE-FREE CLOTHES CYCLE: Provides normal agitation speed for first six minutes, a pause, then slow agitation for remainder of wash cycle to protect permanent press fabrics. Spin speed will be normal to reduce water retention. 8-10 Min. 2-6 Min. Warm Wash Cold Wash Cold Rinse Cold Rinse

DELICATES CYCLE: Provides slow agitation speed and slow spin speed for delicates and double knit fabrics. 8-10 Min. 2-6 Min. Warm Wash Cold Wash Cold Rinse Cold Rinse

6. PULL TIMER KNOB OUT TO START. You may stop the washer at any time by simply pushing the Timer Knob IN. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a non-agitated soak for as long as you wish, or to shorten, skip or repeat any part of a cycle. The Timer Knob must be pushed IN (off position) when you change the setting. NOTE: Do not attempt to turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise since damage to the timer will result. 7. LAUNDRY AIDS: FABRIC SOFTENERS. Add in the amount recommended by the manufacturer. Most should be added at the start of �Rinse� when the tub is filling with water. DO NOT POUR DIRECTLY ONTO CLOTHES.

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REMEMBER: Items must circulate freely for best results.