Whirlpool Personal Valet PVBC600LY, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... 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 8527278 ...

Page 2: ...ng Accessories 12 Optional Accessories 13 Optional Accessory Kits 14 LOADING 15 Suit Coat Jacket 16 Pants Slacks 17 Shirts Button Up 18 Polo Shirts Knits Non button Up 19 Blouses Non button Up 20 Skirts 21 Dresses or Long Skirts 22 Sweaters 23 Shorts 24 FORMULA 25 CYCLE SELECTION 27 MAINTENANCE 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 32 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 34 WARRANTY 35 TABLE OF CONTEN...

Page 3: ...Remove visible stains Give a pressed look Dry clean 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 the 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 t...

Page 4: ...rds that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow ihe safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediateI follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the cha...

Page 5: ...emptying and when not in use 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 do not disassemble or attempt to repair the clothes vitalizer call a qualified serviceperson for examination or repair Incorrect reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when the clo...

Page 6: ...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 6 ...

Page 7: ...ndentations 3 _ 6 8 Model Serial Number label 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 ...

Page 8: ...4o 35 3o 25 _ 15 10 5 Don_ t Time Remaining lights show the time left in the cycle Dry only cycle GentleDry t Selects audible signal cance_ t Starts or cancels a cycle Formula Container Nozzle Pack Formula Label Apply before first cycle See Formula section _ Nozzle Plastic Tube Filter Change annually See Maintenance section for clearing clogs in nozzles and changing filters ...

Page 9: ... determine the fabric Fabric and wrinkles dic tate cycle selection in step 6 NOTE See next page for fabrics not recommended Follow these 6 easy steps to look your best Are the wrin kles in the clothing from re wear or laun dry Wrinkles from clothes out of the dryer are usually more difficult to remove Use the pictures in this manual or on the door of the clothes vitalizer as a guide to identify an...

Page 10: ...he 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 om for updated information on items that are NOT recommended for use in the PERSONAL VALETTM clothes vitalizer Fabrics These fabrics are not recommended as the formula cannot penetrate the fabric and therefore will leave a powder...

Page 11: ...ing 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 Hold pants at cuffs seam to seam and slide between the arms of the hanger Drape one leg of the pants over one of the arms and the other leg over the other arm of the hanger The pant leg should hang down about 12 to 18 in Place one end of...

Page 12: ...ses 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 o...

Page 13: ...he narrower support in the shoulder area accommodates smaller sized clothes which improves dewrinkling performance Allows the Clothes and Pant Hangers to hang ina standard closet HOW TO USE Place the openingof 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 Avail...

Page 14: ...ilter Psk Pint No 4396216 Replaces the filter at the end of the plastic tube on the nozzle pack See Maintenance Storage Drawer The drawer mounts to the wall and occupies the space underneath the clothes vitalizer Storage Drawer Part Nos 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 d...

Page 15: ...ove 5 Select formula and 6 Select AND Press cycle START CANCEL Use the pictures inthis manual or on the door of the clothes vitalizer as a guide to identify and use the required accessories Use approved formulas only Look for above symbol on formula bottle NOTE Press BUZZER button to turn on End of Cycle signal The charts on the next several pages follow the above 6 Step process We have added an e...

Page 16: ... 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 4 y FORMULA Select formula based on fabric type Crisp Crisp Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Crisp Crisp CYCLE Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles RegularCare Cotton Poly HeavyDuty Woo...

Page 17: ...lide the Pant Hanger onto the hanger bar 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 r _j Select formula based on fabric type Crisp Crisp Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Crisp Crisp Select cycle based on fabric type ...

Page 18: ...nsert the Body Shaper 5 Insert the Sleeve Shapers 6 Place 2 Weight Clips on the back 7 Place the Mini Clip at the bottom of the column of buttons 8 Place a Weight Clip to the left and right of the Mini Clip making sure all 3 weights touch FORMULA Select formula based on fabric type Crisp Crisp Crisp Crisp Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Crisp Crisp CYCLE Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkle...

Page 19: ... fabric and wrinkles and collect them now 2 Place shirt over hanger 3 S de the hanger onto the hanger bar and button shirt 4 Place 1 Weight Clip in the center of the sl_irt clipping both the front and back together 5 Place 1 Weight clip to the left and right of the first clip making sure the front and back are clipped together Select formula based on fabric type Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft ...

Page 20: ...rt 4 If needed insert the Body Shape_ 5 If needed insert the Sleeve Shapers 6 From the center of the shirt position the first weight to the left of center being sure to clip both the front and back of the shirt together 7 Position the second weight to the right of center again clipping the front and back togethe_ FORMULA Select formula based on fabric type Crisp Crisp Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft...

Page 21: ...ttonand orzip the skirt 4 PositionGrips 1 2in fromthe outsideedgeof the skirt 5 With both hands slidethe waistbandof the skirt up intothe Grips Do not squeezethe Gripsopen 6 If needed insert BodyShaperabout 3of the way intothe skirt and expandit Not recommendedwith pleatedskirts 7 PlaceWeightClipsonthe skirt with the front backof the skirt clippedtogethe_ 8 Pullhandleson the Gripstowardyouto relea...

Page 22: ...he hanger and button dress 2 Slide the hanger into the lastnotch on the hanger ban 3 Drape the dress over the Draping Bar so that the dress does not touch the bottom of the cabinet 1 Drape the dress or long skirt over the draping bar making sure the dress skirt does net touch the bottom Select formula based on fabric type Crisp Crisp Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Crisp Crisp CYCLE Select cycle bas...

Page 23: ... 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 FORMULA Select formula based on fabric type Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft CYCLE Select cycle based on fabric type and wrinkles RegularCare Cotton Poly RegularCare CottorVPoly Wool Wool RegularCare Cotton Poly Re...

Page 24: ...ing at the first notch 3 Unbutton the shorts 4 Position Grips 1_ 2 in from the outside edge of the shorts 5 With both hands slide the legs of the shorts up into the Grips Do not squeeze the Grips open 6 Place a Weight Clip on each side of the waistband 7 Pull handles on Grips toward you to release shorts _ J Select formula based on fabric type Crisp Crisp Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft Crisp Crisp ...

Page 25: ...rent 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 HeavyDuty cycles or 5 to 9 RegularCare cycles depending upon which settings have been used IMPORTANT Look for the PERSON...

Page 26: ...f 2 Unscrew the cap 3 Pour the formula into the container until it is full 4 Replace the cap 5 Slide the formula 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 c...

Page 27: ... GENTLEDRY TM Cycle The GENTLEDRY TM cycle dries wet clothes that you would normally line dry but it works in a fraction of the time Drying time depends upon the 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 HeavyDuty or RegularCare cycle GENTLEDRY TM Set GENTLEDRY Time Cycle Time 5 to 180 min The Cotton Po...

Page 28: ...f wrinkles for Soft Delicate 100 sLIk rayon acetate or other lightweight synthetic fabrics If it is the dominant fabric in a blend QUICKCARE TM Virtually all fabric types Soft GENTLEDRY TM Virtually all fabric types None For best results run cycles that contain clothes made from the same fabric For mixed loads select a RegularCare setting that corresponds to the more delicate fabric For example fo...

Page 29: ...Replace the filter with a Whirlpool approved filter by pushing the new filter down onto the clear plastic tube 5 Replace the nozzle pack by pushing the pack down onto the for mula container AS NEEDED Clearing a clogged Nozzle 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 1 Remove the for...

Page 30: ...ase such as one you would find in a pleated skirt 4 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...

Page 31: ...zer and PRESIVA are completely safe for colorfast clothes Can I 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...

Page 32: ... circle If it is add more formula and run stage cycle again Ran the cycle with 3 articles of clothing Run the cycle with 2 articles of clothing This increases the space around the clothes 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...

Page 33: ...he article of clothing Choose the RegularCare setting to match the fabric in your load See Cycles section for informa tion 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 sides or doors Hangers are positioned in the notches on the hanger bar If clothing is large or bulky reduce the numb...

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Page 35: ...BLE 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 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 auth...