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3950327

www.whirlpool.com

TWO SPEED

AUTOMATIC 

WASHERS

Use & Care Guide

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Page 1: ...3950327 www whirlpool com TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 2: ...al Washer Sounds 6 Starting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time 8 Rinse and Spin 9 Drain and Spin 9 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9 Cleaning Your Washer 9 Self cleaning Lint Filter 10 Water Inlet Hoses 10 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 In the U S A 14 In Canada 14 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...bstances to the wash water These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not been used for such a period before using the washing machine turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for severa...

Page 4: ...eatures listed below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4 Agitator 5 Lid 6 Liquid bleach dispenser 7 Basket 8 Tub Other features your washer may have MAGIC CLEAN lint filter XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS agitator DURASMOOTH white porcelain basket Extra rinse selector On some models Control panel ...

Page 5: ... load size setting WASH RINSE 1 Fill 1 Fill 2 Wash selected time 2 Rinse 3 Drain No agitation 3 Drain No agitation 4 Spin 4 Spin Spray rinse 5 Spin The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains 6 Off SUPER CAPACITY PLUS WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall Delicates 3 camisoles 1 quilted robe 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 ni...

Page 6: ...uid color safe bleach Add extra detergent for the Super Wash cycle 2 Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer Load evenly to maintain washer balance Mix large and small items Items should move easily through the wash water Overloading can cause poor cleaning To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits use a large load size to provide more space see step 6 ...

Page 7: ...oad size that allows the load to move freely for best fabric care See Loading You may change the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting 7 Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed Use the warmest water safe for fabric Follow garment label instructions HOT 111 F 44 C or above Whi...

Page 8: ...followed by a brief period of low speed agitation for cleaning cottons and linens High spin speeds shorten drying time Select 6 to 15 minutes of wash time depending on your model for loads that are moderately or heavily soiled For lightly soiled loads use the shortest time setting Super Wash Select the Super Wash setting to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal Use twice the amo...

Page 9: ... Cleaning the exterior Use a soft damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new Cleaning the interior Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup 250 mL of chlorine bleach and 2 cups 500 mL of detergent Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water Repeat this process if nec...

Page 10: ...ing can damage your washer If storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it Non use or vacation care Operate your washer only when you are at home If you will be on vacation or not using your washer for an extended period of time you should Unplug washer or disconnect power Turn off the water supply to the washer This helps avoid accidental flooding due to a water pressure sur...

Page 11: ...nue The Hand Washables cycle features periods of agitation and soak Is the machine overloaded Wash smaller loads Washer won t drain or spin Is the drain hose clogged or the end of the drain hose more than 72 inches 183 cm above the floor See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose Is the lid open The lid must be closed during operation Is there excessive sudsing Always ...

Page 12: ...oftener Carefully pour into the dispensers Wipe up all spills Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser Did you put powdered or color safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach directly to the basket Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color safe bleach Load too wet Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed Select...

Page 13: ...ou properly sort the load Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Was the wash temperature too low Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load Hot water should be at least 111 F 44 C to clean heavy or greasy soils Did you use enough detergent or do you have hard water Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water Ar...

Page 14: ...vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need furthe...

Page 15: ...e abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes 4 Any labor costs during the limited warranties 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States and Canada 6 Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unautho...

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