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Starting Your Washer

1. Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add 

powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Add extra detergent for 
the Super Wash cycle.

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 4).

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid fabric softener into 

the liquid fabric softener dispenser. Softener is added 
automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle.

Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm 
water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the opening.

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the clothes.

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser.

3. Close the washer lid.

4. Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your 

wash load and the type of fabric being washed.

Choose a load 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.

5. 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.

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 sure that both hot and cold water faucets 
are turned on or the ACCUWASH feature will not work 
properly. 

NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF 
(21ºC), detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult 
to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have 
increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the 
surface of garments).

6. (OPTIONAL STEP) For an additional rinse and spin at the end 

of a wash cycle, set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON. 

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are 
dampened with gasoline or other flammable 
fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of 
oil on it (including cooking oils).

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.

Do not use an extension cord.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not remove ground prong.

Water Temp

Use For

Hot
111°F (44°C)
or above

Whites and pastels

Heavy and greasy soils

Warm
90°-110°F
(32°-43°C)

Bright colors

Moderate to light soils

Cold
70°-90°F 
(21°-32°C)

Colors that bleed or fade

Light soils

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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