Whirlpool 8527278B Washer User Manual
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1. How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system LOADING Your clothes vitalizer is designed for daily use by being able to handle an outfit at a time Although your clothes vitalizer can handle up to three articles of clothing best performance is achieved when no more than two articles of clothing are loaded Maximizing space around the clothes whenever possible allows the formula to circulate between the clothes which improves performance A WARNING Explosion Hazard Use approved formula only Do not use any flammable liquids Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion 1 Select clothes 2 Determine 3 How wrinkled 4 Add tensioning 5 Select formula and 6 Select AND Press fabric type is clothing accessories check level cycle START CANCEL Use the care Are the wrinkles labels on in the clothing clothes to from re wear or determine the laundry fabric Fabric and Wrinkles from wrinkles dictate clothes out of cycle selection the dryer are in step 6 usually more difficult to remove Use the pictures in this manual or on the door of the clothes vitalizer as a guide to identify and use the required accessories NOTE Press BUZZER button to turn on End of Cycle signal Use approved formulas only Look for above symbol on formula bottle The charts on the next several pages follow the above 6 Step process We have added an expectation colu2. Ready to Wear Se lt From Laundry i Ready to Wear Touch up ironing Heavy Duty maybe required Touch up ironing Heavy Duty required LOADING Shorts HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Look at the care label on the clothes Select your clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing Polyester Microfiber Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Consider how the clothes became wrinkled 1 Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and 2 wrinkles and collect them now Place the Clothes Hanger on the hanger bar stopping at the first notch Unbutton the shorts Position Grips 1 in from the outside edge of the shorts With both hands slide the legs of the shorts up into the Grips Do not squeeze the Grips open Place a Weight Clip on each side of the waistband Pull handles on Grips toward you to release shorts Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles Select formula based on fabric type Typical results to expect after the cycle RegularCare Cotton Poly Ready to Wear 24 How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system FORMULA A WARNING Explosion Hazard Use approved formula only Do not use any flammable liquids Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion Before running your first cycle on the
3. video located in the accessory box inside the clothes vitalizer You will find important safety information and operating instructions A WARNING Explosion Hazard Use approved formula only Do not use any flammable liquids Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or explosion Follow these 6 easy steps to look your best fabric type is clothing accessories check level cycle START CANCEL Use the care Are the wrinkles f labels on in the clothing Pas e o o clothes to from re wear or gt determine the laundry fabric Fabric and Wrinkles from wrinkles dictate clothes out of cycle selection the dryer are in step 6 usually more difficult to NOTE See remove next page for Use the pictures in this fabrics not manual or on the door of the recommended clothes vitalizer as a guide to identify and use the required Look for above accessories symbol on formula bottle Use approved NOTE Press BUZZER button to turn on End of Cycle signal formulas only NOTE Do not open doors during the misting process 9 START UP OVERVIEW cont Stopping Your Clothes Vitalizer During the misting stage of the cycle During the drying stage of the cycle 1 Press the START CANCEL button to cancel the cycle 1 Open the door This will interrupt the cycle in progress NOTE Do not open the doors while the misting portion of the 2 Close the door Press START CANCEL to continue the cycle cyc
4. a neat clean look and feel Will it remove wrinkles from my clothes as well as ironing or dry cleaning If you are good at ironing that will probably remove wrinkles better than virtually any other option Many consumers acknowledge that they are not skilled at ironing some will even admit that they manage to iron wrinkles into their clothes Thus if you simply do not like to iron the clothes vitalizer provides a smooth finish on a wide range of clothes without the hassle of ironing It will NOT give a pressed finish or look Will the clothes vitalizer put creases in items such as my dress slacks The clothes vitalizer will not create a crease where there is none but it may help reinforce an existing crease Likewise the clothes vitalizer will not remove a permanent crease such as one you would find in a pleated skirt On which types of clothes does the clothes vitalizer perform best On which clothes will it not perform so well Items that are generally harder to iron such as white cotton dress shirts and linens may not come out as well as silk and wool items You can place special clothes including leather suede and beaded fabrics in the clothes vitalizer Simply use the Wool cycle and PRESIVA Soft finish formula Will the clothes vitalizer remove pet hair or lint Some things such as pet hair and lint may fall off during the course of a cycle but the appliance is not designed specifically to remove thos
5. and collect them now You have 2 options for dresses Option 1 1 Place dress over the Clothes Hanger and button dress 2 Slide the hanger into the last notch on the hanger bar 3 Drape the dress over the Draping Bar so that the dress does not touch the bottom of the cabinet Option 2 1 Drape the dress or long skirt over the draping bar making sure the dress skirt does not touch the bottom Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles Select formula based on fabric type Typical results to expect after the cycle 22 LOADING Sweaters HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Look at the care label on the clothes Select your clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing i EAR ee ee e P dessert de gr N EN 5 a w g 3 WC S Za r HA ay oa hs Nga nter amp MOD we ity d Polyester Microfiber Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Linen Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles Select formula based on fabric type Consider how the clothes became wrinkled 1 Select the appropriate accessory based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect it now 2 Drape the sweater over the Draping Bar being sure that it does not touch the bottom of the cabinet 3 Position the sleeves to cover as little of the sweater as possible Typical results to expect after the cycle Ready to Wear an
6. clothes vitalizer or filling the formula containers apply the formula identification labels that were included with the PRESIVA formula starter kit These labels will identify which formula is in each container Apply a Soft finish label to one container and a Crisp finish label to the other container If you decide to apply a different label in the future remove the old label and clean the area thoroughly so the new label will adhere to the formula container Fill the formula container with either the Soft or Crisp finish The container holds approximately 30 oz of formula This is enough for approximately 3 Heavy Duty cycles or 5 to 9 RegularCare cycles depending upon which settings have been used IMPORTANT Look for the PERSONAL VALET system seal of approval before using any formula in the clothes vitalizer If the formula bottle does not have the following seal it is not approved for use in the PERSONAL VALET clothes vitalizing system Using unapproved formulas may result in reduced performance or an increase in nozzle or filter clogging 25 FORMULA cont Removing the Formula Container Remove the container by holding the cap on the container and pulling toward you Filling the Formula Container 1 Place container on a flat surface DO NOT hold the formula container by the white nozzle pack as it will come off 2 Unscrew the cap 3 Pour the formula into the container until it is full 4 Replace the cap 5 Slide the f
7. legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see Troubleshooting Additional help can be found by checking Assistance or Service or by calling our Customer Interaction Center at 1 866 MYVALET 1 866 698 2538 from anywhere in the U S A or write Whirlpool Corporation Customer Interaction Center Dealer name 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Addres Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference Phone number You must provide proof of purchase for in warranty service Model number Write down the following information about your clothes vitalizer to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Serial number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate located Purchase date on your appliance as shown in Getting To Know Your Clothes Vitalizer 8527278B lt gt 2002 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A A M All rights reserved PRESIVA is a trademark of The Procter amp Gamble Company 10 02
8. lt gt o P Whirlpool Personal Valet CLOTHES VITALIZING SYSTEM How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 866 MYVALET or visit our website at www personalvalet com 8527278B A NOTE TO YOU oa cede eee ese te eae 3 CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY eee 4 Electrical Heourements AA 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLOTHES VITALIZER 7 START UP OVERVIEW irte SEENEN 9 FABRICS NOT RECOMMENDED eee 10 ACCESSORIES eege deeg 11 Hanging Accessories eee 11 Tensioning Accessories eeeeeeeeeereeeeerrrrrreeseree 12 Optional Accessories ENEE 13 Optional Accessory kt 14 LOADING eade onini e e ice Tide 15 Suit Coat amp Jacket pe rue E Do e epe 16 Pants amp Slacks omnc a to en iio uti 17 Shirts Button Up rer ee ed ede 18 Polo Shirts amp Knits Non button Up 19 Blouses Non button Up A 20 dq cse 21 Dresses or Long Skirts Au 22 SWOAaIBIS cere etta cade eite Puer egeret 23 SONS uite et ac Res tiet ol eee ett iiio 24 FORMULA Geteste boite odiis a eiie 25 CYCLE SEPEECTION eniti eie iiti cet eles 27 MAINTENANCE tie eiecit ti rotto itia tears 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 2 rtr rtt tees 32 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
9. setting to match the fabric in your load See Cycle Selection section for information on running loads with different fabric types Clothing was touching the interior Clean clothes according to care label on the article of clothing Be sure Clothes Hangers sides or doors are positioned in the notches on the hanger bar If clothing is large or bulky reduce the number of clothes loaded in the clothes vitalizer Formula dripped off hanger bar or Clean clothes according to the care label on the article of clothing The spots should come accessory out with just the recommended cleaning method Weight clips fall off Clothing was not fully inserted into Be sure the clothing is fully inserted into the clip clothing the clip If you are going over a seam make sure the seam lines up with the contoured area in the middle of the clip s pad Formula residue on pads Rinse with warm water to remove formula residue Formula collects in This is normal for some cycles There may be formula left over after the Heavy Duty cycle Remove the basin cover and the bottom of the dry the basin with a clean towel clothes vitalizer 33 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting as it may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your clothes vitalizer This info
10. AME USED WITH WHAT IT DOES HOW TO USE VISUAL Clothes Hanger Shirts blouses Hangs clothes Shirts blouses that button are draped over the Clothes Logo faces front with Grips coats jackets and provides Hanger and then buttoned For non buttoned shirts polo and dresses proper support in shirts and blouses the clothes hanger is inserted into the the shoulder area shirt from the bottom Grips Skirts and shorts Grips Grips are inserted up Used to hang With the clothes hanger on the front notch of the hanger into the Grips skirts and shorts bar adjust the width of the Grips to 1 z in less than the Shorts are hung width of the waistband or the legs of a pair of shorts With by the legs both hands slide the clothing up into the Grips making sure the top of the clothing is all the way up Do not squeeze these Grips to open To remove clothing pull handles on Grips toward you Pant Hanger Pants and Hangs pants to Hold pants at cuffs seam to seam and slide between the Slacks expose both the arms of the hanger Drape one leg of the pants over inside and outside one of the arms and the other leg over the other arm of seam to the the hanger The pant leg should hang down about 12 to formula 18 in Draping Bar Long dresses Prevents long Place one end of the Draping Bar into the holes on the right skirts sweaters dresses from side of the interior wall Slide the other end into the opposite and other touching the channel on
11. Hanger Extender Compact Hanger Closet Hook Provides best performance on men s sizes 46 for coats 17 neck sizes XXL shirt sizes Offers best performance on women s sizes 4 and under and children s sizes up to 16 Used with the Clothes Hanger and Pant Hanger Increases the width of the shoulder area to improve dewrinkling performance for shirts and coats The narrower support in the shoulder area accommodates smaller sized clothes which improves dewrinkling performance Allows the Clothes and Pant Hangers to hang in a standard closet Place the opening of the Hanger Extender over the oval head on the Clothes Hanger Available in the Combination Pak Part No 4396281 and the Versatility Pak Part No 4396280 Hang clothes as you normally would Available in the Combination Pak Part No 4396281 and the Versatility Pak Part No 4396280 Slide the Closet Hook into the oval opening at the top of the Clothes or Pant Hanger Available in the Combination Pak Part No 4396281 and the Versatility Pak Part No 4396280 13 ACCESSORIES cont Optional Accessory Kits There are several optional accessories you can purchase for your clothes vitalizer that gives you more flexibility in loading your clothes To order any of the following accessory kits call 1 866 MYVALET visit our website at www personalvalet com or go to any retail store that sells the PERSONAL VALET cl
12. LED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select your Lookatthe Consider how 1 Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric Select Select Typical results clothes care label on the clothes and wrinkles and collect them now formula cycle to expect after the clothes became 2 Slide the Clothes Hanger onto the hanger bar based on based on the cycle wrinkled Place shirt over the hanger and button shirt fabric fabric type Select fabric Insert the Body Shaper type and from below Insert the Sleeve Shapers wrinkles that relates to Place 2 Weight Clips on the back the dominant Place the Mini Clip at the bottom of the column of fabric in the buttons clothing Place a Weight Clip to the left and right of the Mini Clip making sure all 3 weights touch Cotton e ZA ora Ready to Wear Casual amp gt gt ay SES Oxford aS Heavy Duy ready o Wear 2 p RegularCare Touch up ironin ie pri SC Z Cotton Poly may be required amp Broadcloth 7 s Heavy Duty jar T EE RegularCare Polyester AM p Cotton Poly Ready to Wear Microfiber s S Likely Heavy Duty Ready to Wear Silk Rayon amp Delicate Fabrics Ready to Wear Ready to Wear ff Touch up ironin Linen SCH f Heavy Duty may be required e Sy Heavy Duty ous 18 LOADING Polo Shirts amp Knits Non button Up HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select your clothes For smaller shirts tha
13. Y For one year from the date of purchase when this clothes vitalizer and included accessories are operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool Corporation designated service company Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your clothes vitalizer to instruct you how to use your clothes vitalizer or to replace house fuses or correct house wiring Repairs when your clothes vitalizer is used in other than normal single family household use 2 3 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation 4 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 5 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific
14. ages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t ADANG ER immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t AWARN l e follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed A WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use clothes vitalizer until completely installed Install lag bolts securely into wall studs Use two or more people to move and install clothes vitalizer Reapply tape or strap to secure doors before moving clothes vitalizer Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY cont IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions m Do not operate clothes vitalizer with a damaged cord or if the clothes vitalizer has been dropped or damaged To reduce the risk of electric shock To reduce the risk of electric shock do not do not disassemble or attempt to repair the clothes immerse the clothes vitalizer in water or other vitalizer call a qualified serviceperso
15. anger bar and button shirt fabric fabric type Select fabric If needed insert the Body Shaper type and from below If needed insert the Sleeve Shapers wrinkles that relates to From the center of the shirt position the first weight to the dominant the left of center being sure to clip both the front fabric in the and back of the shirt together clothing Position the second weight to the right of center again clipping the front and back together 2 A RegularCare P A Cotton Poly Ready to Wear Heavy Duty Ready to Wear tae Wool JE y V RegularCare POE e d Cotton Poly Ready to Wear Polyester LEZ COX Ki Heavy Duty Ready to Wear Silk Rayon e Ready to Wear amp Delicate ZI A fabrics CO A Soft Ready to Wear Touch up ironing Ba Puy may be required i Touch up ironing pea Py 20 LOADING Skirts HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select your clothes Slide up into Grips Body Shaper not recommended with pleated skirts See Dress section for long skirts Look at the care label on the clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing Polyester Microfiber Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Consider how the clothes became wrinkled From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Lau
16. e Delicate setting along with a cotton shirt performance on the cotton shirt will suffer as cottons require a longer misting cycle Not enough formula was dispensed Change filter See Maintenance section for changing filters Every year the filter on due to a clogged filter the nozzle pack needs to be changed as it becomes clogged and reduces the amount of formula dispensed Formula ran out during misting Check to see if formula container is in the red circle If it is add more formula and run Finished results Stage cycle again are not as expected Ran the cycle with 3 articles of Run the cycle with 2 articles of clothing This increases the space around the clothes wrinkles still present clothing which lets the heat activated mist circulate better between the clothes improving performance Tensioning accessories caused a When adding the tensioning accessories make sure to remove any creases folds or crease or fold pinched fabric If these are present before the cycle starts they will be there when the cycle ends Clothing is new and has never Clothes that have never been washed before have wrinkles that are more difficult to been cleaned remove and may require touch up ironing Clean clothes per care label Clothing has difficult to remove Review Expectation notes at the end of each section for loading articles of clothing wrinkles Some fabrics hold wrinkles to a greater extent than others Some cotton and linen cloth
17. e box that contains the accessories The video gives many visual instructions on how to use the accessories which will help during your first several loads Some of the material presented in this manual may be easier to understand after watching the video Your clothes vitalizer is designed to be versatile You will find it is a fast and easy way to care for your clothes This Owner s Manual gives step by step instructions for achieving the BEST performance The Body Shaper and Sleeve Shapers see page 12 may not be required for every article of clothing especially on less wrinkled suit coats blouses and skirts When you load clothes it is important to remember two key things SPACING TENSIONING Having space around the clothes is directly related to This is required to remove wrinkles Some clothes will require performance Two articles of clothing will do better than fewer tensioning accessories Body and Sleeve Shapers while three since there is more space for the mist to circulate others will require all of the recommended accessories For fabrics not recommended for use in the clothes vitalizer see Fabrics Not Recommended section 3 Please read and follow all S fety messages before using your clothes vitalizing system CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety mess
18. e items Instead it takes the rumpled wrinkled items hanging in your closet or coming out of your dryer and gives them a neat clean look and feel it makes them ready to wear How difficult is it to get clothes ready for a cycle Generally it takes only a couple of minutes to load the clothes vitalizer and the preparation steps are simple and easy to remember How many clothes can I place inside the clothes vitalizer The clothes vitalizer will hold one to three items You will get the best performance if you load two articles of clothing This will give the formula more space to circulate between the clothes If you place three garments inside the cabinet you will get better results with thinner items such as polo shirts or blouses 30 10 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS cont On which fabrics should use the Crisp and Soft formulas The Crisp formula gives a neat crisp feel to cotton and linen fabrics You might use it on cotton clothing to which you want to give some form and substance The Soft formula is an all purpose formula that makes fabrics feel soft almost like a fabric softener It keeps fabrics such as silk rayon linen wool and knitted clothes flowing and draping naturally so they move with you Can I mix colors in the clothes vitalizer Will PRESIVA cause colors to bleed You can place clothes of different colors in the clothes vitalizer together The clothes vitalizer and PRESIVA are compl
19. ect formula based on fabric type Typical results to expect after the cycle Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Touch up ironing Heavy Duty may be required reo Oa eat 16 LOADING Pants amp Slacks HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select your Look at the clothes care label on the clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing Polyester Microfiber Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Consider how 1 Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric the clothes and wrinkles and collect them now became 2 Slide the Pant Hanger onto the hanger bar wrinkled 3 Unzip and unbutton the pants 4 Hold the pants by the cuffs and align the creases 5 Slide pants between the arms of the hanger and drape one leg over each arm 6 Attach a Weight Clip to each pant leg and to each side of the waist From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry Select Select Typical results formula cycle to expect after basedon basedon the cycle fabric fabric type type and wrinkles CORO Ready to Wear Likely Heavy Duty Ready to Wear RegularCare T Cotton Poly Ready to Wear ft Likely Heavy Duty Ready to Wear Touch up ironing Heavy Duty may be required rea puy Patios 17 LOADING Shirts Button Up HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINK
20. ection basin cover Interior vent Formula container Draping bar indentations 8 Model Serial Number label nIooRom Accessories Included 2 Clothes Hangers 2 Pant Hangers 1 Draping Bar 8 Heavy Clips 4 Light Clips 1 Mini Clip 1 Body Shaper 1 Pair Sleeve Shapers 2 Formula Containers 2 Hanger Extenders 2 Compact Hangers 1 Additional Draping Bar 4 Closet Adapters Found only in models PVBN600LW PVBN600LT PVBM600LY PVBC600LY PVBS600LY 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLOTHES VITALIZER cont Control Panel Cycle Selections Lights indicate which Dry only cycle stage the cycle is in 6 amp Heavy Duty 6 amp RegularCare amp QuickCare amp GentleDry End of Cycle is e 6 Misting B e e e amp Drying Time Remaining Set GentleDry Time Cotton Cotton i All E eeeeeeeeeeee Start T DANT rd Wool Delicate Buzzer pei e er EI E 180 120 90 60 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Done COND v Time Remaining lights show Selects audible Starts or cancels the time left in the cycle signal a cycle Formula Container Nozzle Pack Plastic Tube T Filter Change annually Formula Label See Maintenance section for Apply before first cycle See clearing clogs in nozzles and Formula section changing filters START UP OVERVIEW Before using your clothes vitalizer remove all packaging materials Read the entire Owner s Manual and watch the Use and Care
21. eee 34 WARBANTY E 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLI JUST IMAGINE A NOTE TO YOU Your Clothes Are Ready When You Are Your WHIRLPOOL PERSONAL VALET clothes vitalizing system is a breakthrough in home fabric care that gets your clothes ready to wear in about 30 minutes RegularCare cycle The clothes vitalizer uses a two stage process except for the GENTLEDRY cycle See Cycle Selection that leaves your clothes looking neat and smelling fresh During the first stage the clothes vitalizer through a patented process creates a mist of heat activated formula that is circulated within the clothes vitalizer penetrating clothing fibers The second stage of the cycle is the drying stage The heating element activates the formula and in conjunction with the tensioning accessories works to remove wrinkles and clean odors The clothes vitalizer is safe for virtually all your clothes Your clothes vitalizer will not only change how you care for your clothes it will change your daily routine In order to maximize your satisfaction it is important to know what the clothes vitalizer DOES and DOES NOT do IT DOES IT DOES NOT e Remove wrinkles e Remove visible stains Clean odors Give a pressed look e Reduce ironing Dry clean e Reduce trips to the dry cleaners e Finish clothes Before reading through this Owner s Manual we recommend that you watch the Use and Care Video if you have not already done so The video can be found inside th
22. es Run the Heavy Duty cycle have difficult to remove wrinkles Clothing is wet after a Clothing was wet going in If clothes are wet going into the clothes vitalizer they will come out wet Run the Heavy Duty GENTLEDRY cycle until the clothes are dry ReguiarCare or Heating element has failed Verify by running the GENTLEDRY cycle to see if the interior heats up If it does not heat QUICKCARE cycle up call Service for repair TROUBLESHOOTING cont PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Different sounds are This is normal During the misting stage of a cycle you will hear a spraying sound During the drying stage coming from the you will hear a low hum coming from the fan In between stages is a dwell time in which a clothes vitalizer pulsing sound from the fan may be heard Clothing is damp Loaded 3 articles of clothing Run the GENTLEDRY cycle until clothes are dry Three articles of clothing reduce after a Heavy Duty airflow causing areas on some clothes to be slightly damp at the end of the cycle or RegularCare Higher room temperature and Run the GENTLEDRY cycle for a few minutes cycle humidity can increase drying time Water spots on Nozzle may be partially clogged See Maintenance section for clearing a clogged nozzle Clean clothes according to the clothes care label on the article of clothing Cycle selection was incorrect Clean clothes according to care label on the article of clothing Choose the RegularCare
23. etely safe for colorfast clothes Can place different types of fabric in the clothes vitalizer at the same time Are there any concerns or watch outs with mixing fabrics inside the clothes vitalizer You can safely mix fabric types inside the clothes vitalizer That said the appliance offers different cycles for different types of clothes and for best results we do recommend loading clothes made from the same fabric Are there any types of clothes that could be harmed by the clothes vitalizer We do not recommend the system for fur faux fur fleece plastic nylon velour velvet pleather artificial leather or feathers With all other fabrics from wool to silk to even leather you can use the clothes vitalizer with confidence It cleans odors smoothes wrinkles and gives clothes a neat clean look and feel with a laundry fresh scent 31 How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system S 3 a 3 d TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No formula was dispensed during Nozzle may be clogged See Maintenance section for clearing a clogged nozzle the misting cycle Did not use tensioning accessories Add tensioning accessories See Loading section in this guide Load contained mixed fabrics Run loads that contain similar fabrics For example when running a silk blouse which requires the RegularCar
24. he clip to open and insert the clothing between the pads Be sure not to add wrinkles when placing the clothing into the clip Make sure weights touch for the best results on button down shirts blouses and skirts When placing weights over seams on pants and skirts be sure to align the depression in the middle of the pad with the seam Holding from outside of the shirt place the spring loaded end of the shaper against the left side seam of the shirt With your right hand outside the shirt place the right side seam against the end of the shaper Make sure both ends are against the side seams in order to prevent the shaper from falling out Expand the shaper by pulling the right end of the shaper until there is enough tension to hold the shaper inside the clothing Slight pulling in the button area is normal To retract the shaper gently press the button on the shaper and push the extended side back Remove shapers from the black strap Insert the sleeve shaper into a buttoned long sleeve with the straight end of the shaper being inserted first Align one side of the shaper to the seam of the sleeve Insert the shaper until in of the shaper extends past the cuff To remove squeeze the shaper and remove from the sleeve When storing sleeve shapers use the black strap to keep shapers closed ACCESSORIES cont Optional Accessories Sold Separately in Accessory Kits NAME USED WITH WHAT IT DOES HOW TO USE VISUAL
25. le is in progress This reduces performance by allowing the OR heat activated mist to escape from within the clothes vitalizer 1 Press the START CANCEL button to cancel the cycle Wait 1 minute before opening doors FABRICS NOT RECOMMENDED Certain fabrics and items should never be placed inside the clothes vitalizer Below is a list of the fabrics and items that we do not recommend for use in the clothes vitalizer This list will be updated periodically so be sure to check our website at www personalvalet com for updated information on items that are NOT recommended for use in the PERSONAL VALET clothes vitalizer Fabrics Items Other These fabrics are not recommended as the These items may be damaged or stained if These items will be damaged by the system formula cannot penetrate the fabric and placed inside the clothes vitalizer or if allowed therefore will leave a powdery residue to touch the interior cabinet walls Fur e Large pillows that will touch the interior walls e Non colorfast items e Faux fur Bulky comforters or blankets that will touch e Fleece the interior walls e Plastic Shoes Leather plastic or nylon Nylon Belts Purses Velour CE Drapes that will touch the interior walls Velvet Pleather artificial leather Feathers 10 9LI0SS200V How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system ACCESSORIES Hanging Accessories What they are and how they are used N
26. mn on each chart to give you an indication of the results you can expect for each type of clothing and fabric The accessories that are listed will give you the BEST performance on each article of clothing Depending upon the amount of wrinkles and the fabric you will find that not every article of clothing will require the Body Shaper and or the Sleeve Shapers This is especially true for suit coats blouses and skirts As you use the clothes vitalizer you will become more familiar with what accessories will be required to give you the results you desire 15 LOADING Suit Coat amp Jacket HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select your clothes Look at the care label on the clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing Polyester Microfiber Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Determine how wrinkles were created From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry 1 Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now 2 Place the jacket over the Clothes Hanger 3 Slide the hanger onto the hanger bar and button the jacket 4 If needed insert the Body Shaper and then Sleeve Shapers 5 Center 1 Weight Clip on the back of the jacket and 2 on the front Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles Sel
27. n for liquids examination or repair Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire electric shock or Use clothes vitalizer only for its intended use Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet instead injury to persons when the clothes vitalizer is used grasp plug and pull to disconnect Close supervision is necessary for any appliance Always disconnect clothes vitalizer from electrical being used by or near children Do not leave clothes outlet when filling with formula or emptying and vitalizer unattended while connected when not in use m Toreduce the likelihood of circuit overload do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CLOTHES VITALIZER SAFETY cont Electrical Requirements A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the clothes vitalizer be provided How to get He most out of your clothes vitalizing system MANN WA 9 6 e GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLOTHES VITALIZER Exterior vent Staging hooks Hanger bar Coll
28. ndry Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles RegularCare Crisp Cotton Poly Ready to Wear j Likel Crisp Heavy Duty Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Ready to Wear Select formula based on fabric type 1 Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles and collect them now Place the Clothes Hanger on the hanger bar Button and or zip the skirt Position Grips 1 in from the outside edge of the skirt With both hands slide the waistband of the skirt up into the Grips Do not squeeze the Grips open If needed insert Body Shaper about of the way into the skirt and expand it Not recommended with pleated skirts Place Weight Clips on the skirt with the front amp back of the skirt clipped together Pull handles on the Grips toward you to release skirt Typical results to expect after the cycle Ready to Wear each io Wear Ready to Wear Ready to Wear SE ai ft ft Soft Soft ft ft So So o o So So LOADING Dresses or Long Skirts HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Look at the care label on the clothes Select your clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing Polyester Microfiber Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Long skirt this way Consider how the clothes became wrinkled Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and wrinkles
29. on Delicate Poly Approximate Cycle Time 50 min Approximate Cycle Time 30 min Cycle Time 15 min Cycle Time 5 to 180 min The Cotton Poly setting should be used for This cycle uses a manual time setting cotton polyester and linen clothes that have to dry clothes After selecting the cycle light to medium wrinkles such as those from use the up or down button to change wearing the length of the cycle This cycle is Use the Wool setting for all wool clothing safe for virtually all of your clothes regardless of the amount of wrinkles Use the Delicate setting for delicate fabrics such as rayon silk and other delicate fibers 27 CYCLE SELECTION cont Use this guide as a quick reference when selecting a cycle CYCLE FABRIC TYPE FORMULA Heavy Duty After laundering or Heavy wrinkles in Crisp or Soft 100 cotton linen or double knit polyester e If itis the dominant fabric in a blend RegularCare After wearing Crisp or Soft Cotton Polyester 100 cotton linen or double knit polyester e If itis the dominant fabric in a blend RegularCare Any level of wrinkles for Wool 100 wool cashmere leather or suede e If itis the dominant fabric in a blend RegularCare Any level of wrinkles for Soft Delicate 100 silk rayon acetate or other lightweight synthetic fabrics e If itis the dominant fabric in a blend QUICKCARE Virtually all fabric types GENTLEDRY Virtually all fabric types For best results run c
30. ormula container back into place until you hear a click NOTES For best performance check the formula container fill indicator before each cycle The fluid level should be above the red circle to ensure enough formula is available for the cycle Do not leave the formula container empty This can cause the filter to dry out and clog which will reduce performance 26 How to get the most out of your clothes vitalizing system CYCLE SELECTION Four cycles are available on your clothes vitalizer The cycle you choose determines the amount of formula dispensed and the cycle time HeavyDuty Cycle RegularCare Cycle QUICKCARE Cycle GENTLEDRY Cycle The Heavy Duty cycle should RegularCare is the standard cycle you will use to Use the The GENTLEDRY cycle dries wet be used on cotton polyester or remove wrinkles and clean odors from your QUICKCARE clothes that you would normally line linen clothes that are heavily clothing Select the Cotton Poly Wool or Delicate cycle for a burst of dry but it works in a fraction of the wrinkled such as clothes setting to match the fabric in your load freshness time Drying time depends upon the coming out of the dryer fabric type and the dampness of the clothes Use this cycle to provide additional drying time if your clothes do not completely dry in the Heavy Duty or RegularCare cycle Heavy Duty RegularCare QUICKCARE GENTLEDRY e e e e e Set GENTLEDRY Time Cott
31. othes vitalizer Versatility Pak Performance Pak Combination Pak Weight Pak Filter Pak Storage Drawer Part No 4396280 Part No 8171480 Part No 4396281 Part No 4396215 Part No 4396216 Handles larger and smaller Offers best performance Combines the benefits Provides extra Replaces the The drawer mounts to sized clothes and other on an additional heavily of both the Versatility weights filter at the end of the wall and occupies household items such as wrinkled shirt or jacket and Performance Paks the plastic tube the space underneath small pillows throw on the the clothes vitalizer blankets hats and nozzle pack Storage Drawer Part non leather shoes See Nos Maintenance White 8527309 Biscuit 8527310 Gray 8527308 This Pak includes This Pak includes This Pak includes This Pak includes This Pak includes The outer dimensions of the drawer are 3 Hanger Extenders 2 Heavy Clips 1 Clothes Hanger 2 Heavy Clips 2 Filters e 35 in 89 cm wide 3 Compact Hangers 2 Light Clips 3 Hanger Extenders 2 Light Clips e 12 in 30 cm deep 1 Draping Bar 1 Mini Clip 3 Compact Hangers e 10 5 in 27 cm 1 Clothes Hanger 1 Pair of Sleeve Shapers 1 Draping Bar high 2 Heavy Clips 1 Body Shaper 2 Heavy Clips 2 Light Clips 2 Light Clips The drawer holds the 4 Closet Hooks 1 Mini Clip accessories that came 1 Pair Sleeve Shapers with the unit plus a 1 Body Shaper couple of formula 4 Closet Hooks bottles 14
32. rmation will help us to better respond to your request 1 PERSONAL VALET CLOTHES VITALIZING SYSTEM PRESIVA Replacement Parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that For additional formula refer to the Accessory Packs you only use FSP factory specified parts These parts will fit information below right and work right because they are made with the same pre cision used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Call Toll Free 1 866 MYVALET Call the phone number on the bottle Features and specifications on our full line of appliances To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area Installation information you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages Use and maintenance procedures For further assistance you can write to us with any questions or Accessory and repair parts sales concerns at Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances impaired limited vision etc Customer Interaction Center Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service 553 Benson Road companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to Banton Harbor MI 49022 2692 fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence lt gt E S Whirip ol Personal Valet CLOTHES VITALIZING SYSTEM ONE YEAR FULL WARRANT
33. t can not fit 3 weights across use 2 weights and butt them together Look at the care label on the clothes Select fabric from below that relates to the dominant fabric in the clothing Silk Rayon amp Delicate fabrics Consider how the clothes became wrinkled From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry From Wearing From Laundry Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric Select Select Typical results and wrinkles and collect them now formula cycle to expect after Place shirt over Clothes Hanger based on based on the cycle Slide the hanger onto the hanger bar and button fabric fabric type shirt type and Place 1 Weight Clip in the center of the shirt wrinkles clipping both the front and back together Place 1 Weight clip to the left and right of the first clip making sure the front and back are clipped together RegularCare T Cotton Poly Ready to Wear 19 LOADING Blouses Non button Up HOW VIEW FABRIC WRINKLED ACCESSORIES REQUIRED FORMULA CYCLE EXPECTATION Select your Look at the Consider how 1 Select appropriate accessories based upon fabric and Select Select Typical results clothes care label on the clothes wrinkles and collect them now formula cycle to expect after the clothes became Place blouse over Clothes Hanger based on based on the cycle wrinkled Slide the hanger onto the h
34. the left side Place the dress on the hanger and household items bottom of the drape the dress over the Draping Bar Adjust the bottom of the rm cabinet dress so that it does not touch the bottom of the cabinet os a 3 oe dio For sweaters hang the sweater over the bar with the arms m Ahn supported by the Draping Bar Two Draping Bars at the same level make a platform for small pillows blankets and other household items Make sure items do not touch the cabinet sides The second Draping Bar is part of an accessory kit that is sold separately page 14 ACCESSORIES cont Tensioning Accessories NAME USED WITH WHAT IT DOES HOW TO USE VISUAL Weight Clips Heavy Clip gray ZA QW OAS Light Clip white e Mini Clip small white Body Shaper Sleeve Shapers Heavy Clip Cotton heavyweight wool linen and polyester Light Clip Silk rayon knits lightweight wool and delicate fabrics Mini Clip Column of buttons on front of shirts Shirts blouses coats jackets and skirts Long sleeve shirts blouses coats and jackets Provides vertical tension to virtually all types of clothes to remove wrinkles Do not use on cashmere lace or other fine fabrics that will stretch Removes wrinkles by providing horizontal tension to the body of shirts blouses and jackets Provides horizontal tension to long sleeves by expanding the sleeve Squeeze the handles of t
35. to the formula formula and place it on as you pull up will help filter down onto the clear container a flat surface remove it plastic tube Your nozzle may be clogged if Dewrinkling performance has noticeably decreased Odors are not removed Formula level in container is not lower after each cycle Remove the formula container 2 Pull straight up on the white 3 Soak the entire nozzle pack ina 4 Replace the nozzle pack by from within the clothes vitalizer nozzle pack Twisting the sink or container of warm water pushing the pack down onto the Empty formula and place con nozzle pack as you pull may for 15 minutes formula container tainer on a flat surface help remove it uL AL Ee LLL HL 49 S I AS C b ad NOTE If nozzle does not unclog call 1 866 MYVALET to order a new nozzle pack DO NOT insert anything into the nozzle to attempt to clear This will damage the nozzle and cause an excessive amount of formula to be dispensed which may damage your clothes 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will the Personal Valet clothes vitalizer clean dry clean my clothes It will not remove spots and stains however our studies have found that the majority of clothes that go to the dry cleaners do not have visible spots and stains on them The clothes vitalizer will help you conveniently get your clothes ready to wear by cleaning odors smoothing wrinkles and giving your clothes
36. ycles that contain clothes made from the same fabric For mixed loads select a RegularCare setting that corresponds to the more delicate fabric For example for a mixed load containing a wool and a silk article of clothing choose the Delicate setting on the RegularCare cycle For leather hang the jacket with the leather side out to care for the leather and inside out to freshen the liner For clothes with a blend of fabrics select a RegularCare setting based on the clothing s highest content 28 How to getthe most out of your clothes vitalizing system MAINTENANCE WEEKLY Clean the interior and exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge is all that is necessary to keep the inside and outside of your clothes vitalizer looking nice and clean ANNUALLY Change the Filter in the Formula Container The filter at the end of the clear plastic tube in the nozzle pack needs to be changed as the filter becomes clogged with use and reduces the amount of formula dispensed You can order filters by calling 1 866 MYVALET and ordering part number 4396216 which contains two filters 1 Remove the formula 2 Pull straight up on the 3 Hold the clear tube 4 Replace the filter with a 5 Replace the nozzle pack container from the white nozzle pack securely with two fingers Whirlpool Brand approved by pushing the pack clothes vitalizer Empty Twisting the nozzle pack and pull the old filter off filter by pushing the new down on
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