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WASHER WARRANTY

 

ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished 
with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP

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 replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or 

workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For five years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or 
furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP 

 

replacement parts for any top and lid rust and any part of the 

gearcase assembly, if defective in materials or workmanship. 

 

TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For ten years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or 
furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the outer tub should it crack or fail to contain 
water, if defective in materials or workmanship.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

For the lifetime of the washer, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the 
product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the white porcelain basket should it chip or rust due to defects in 
materials or workmanship. 

Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your washer, to instruct you how to use your washer, or to replace house fuses or correct 

house wiring or plumbing.

2. Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

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. 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 unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

8. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND INGLIS LIMITED SHALL 
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES.

Some states and provinces 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 and Canada, 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”. In the U.S.A, 
call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 from 
anywhere in the U.S.A. or write:  Whirlpool Brand Home 
Appliances, Consumer Assistance Center, c/o Correspondence 
Dept., 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692. In 
Canada, call  Inglis Limited at 1-800-807-6777.                        

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Keep this book and your sales slip together for future 
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation 
date for in-warranty service.

Write down the following information about your washer to better 
help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. 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 on your appliance as shown in “Parts and 
Features”.

Dealer name ____________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

Phone number __________________________________________________

Model number __________________________________________________

Serial number __________________________________________________

Purchase date __________________________________________________

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Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 3953953

Page 1: ... features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada for assistance call 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpool com or www whirlpool com canada Table of Contents 2 3953953 ...

Page 2: ...Normal Washer Sounds 5 Starting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time 7 Rinse and Spin 8 Drain and Spin 8 Self Cleaning Lint Filter 8 WASHER CARE 8 Cleaning Your Washer 8 Water Inlet Hoses 8 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 11 In the U S A 11 In Canada 11 WARRANTY 12 ...

Page 3: ...explosive substances 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 eac...

Page 4: ...isted below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4 XTRA ROLL ACTIONTM PLUS agitator 5 Lid 6 Liquid bleach dispenser 7 DURASMOOTHTM white porcelain basket 8 Tub Other features your washer may have MAGIC CLEAN lint filter ACCUWASHTM temperature control system CLEAN TOUCHTM control panel Control panel ...

Page 5: ... you may be concerned about them These sounds are normal During washing When you select a small load size setting your washer has a lower water level This can cause a clicking sound from the upper part of the agitator During drain If water is drained quickly from your washer depending on your installation you may hear air being pulled through the pump during the end of draining After drain and bef...

Page 6: ...abric Follow garment label instructions Your washer uses ACCUWASH automatic temperature control The ACCUWASH feature maintains a uniform water temperature by regulating incoming hot and cold water This helps eliminate undissolved detergent and ensures consistent cleaning results The cold wash is regulated at approximately 75ºF 24ºC The warm wash is maintained at approximately 100ºF 38ºC NOTE Make ...

Page 7: ...tion describes the available wash cycles and will help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal Refer to Normal Washer Sounds to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle Refer to Understanding Washer Cycles to learn what happ...

Page 8: ...ough a complete cycle using hot water Repeat this process if necessary NOTE Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe Cleaning the liquid fabric softener dispenser Flush dispenser periodically with warm water as shown Remove the dispenser by grasping the top of the dispenser with both hands and squeezing and pushing upwards with thumbs Clean the dispenser by rinsing...

Page 9: ...ectrical source or call an electrician Do not use an extension cord Washer continues to fill or drain or the cycle seems stuck Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in washer The top of the hose must be higher than the water level in the washer for proper operation See the Installation Instructions Does the drain hose fit too tightly in the standpipe or is it taped to the standpipe T...

Page 10: ...t stops Load is wrinkled Did you unload the washer promptly Unload the washer as soon as it stops Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed Use the Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds if available to reduce wrinkling Did you overload the washer The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded Loads should move freely during washing Was the wash water warm enoug...

Page 11: ...on 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 further as...

Page 12: ... 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 unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 In Canada travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND INGLIS LIMITED SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states and provinces...

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