Whirlpool 3953955A Use And Care Manual Download Page 12

WHIRLPOOL

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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

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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.

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,” or call our 
Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere 
in the U.S.A. or write: Whirlpool Corporation, Customer 
Interaction Center, c/o Correspondence Dept., MD 8020, 553 
Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2400. 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 __________________________________________________

3953955A

© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation.

 

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All rights reserved.

® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Inglis Limited licensee in Canada

Printed in U.S.A.

Summary of Contents for 3953955A

Page 1: ...ures 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 3953955A ...

Page 2: ...ds 5 Starting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time 7 Rinse and Spin 7 Drain and Spin 7 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach 8 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener 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 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: ...ased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Agitator 4 Lid 5 Basket 6 Tub Other features your washer may have Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser MAGIC CLEAN lint filter Temperature selector Load size selector Control panel ...

Page 5: ...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 before spin When the cycle changes from draining to spinning you may hear gears engaging WASH RINSE 1 Fill 1 Fill 2 Wash selected time 2 Rinse 3 Drain No agitation 3 Dr...

Page 6: ...reely 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 on some models to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed Use the warmest water safe for fabric Follow garment label instructions NOTE On models with temperature selections in the C...

Page 7: ...own rinse to minimize wrinkling of permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics Select 6 to 10 minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads Gentle cycle This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks followed by a short spin Select up to 6 minutes of wash time to gently clean special care items that are lightly or moderately soiled Delicates cycle This cycle feature...

Page 8: ...he 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 necessary NOTE...

Page 9: ...your electrical 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 stan...

Page 10: ...ops 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 Casual 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 en...

Page 11: ... 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 assistan...

Page 12: ...ications 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 yo...

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