Whirlpool 3953962 Use And Care Manual Download Page 11

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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check the 
“Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service 
call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 

When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete 
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will 
help us better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you 
only use FSP

®

 factory specified parts. FSP replacement parts will 

fit right and work right, because they are made to the same 
exacting specifications used to build every new ESTATE

®

 

appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call our 
Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest 
designated service center.

For assistance or service

Call the Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

Features and specifications on our full line of appliances

Installation information

Use and maintenance procedures

Accessory and repair parts sales

Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing 
impaired, limited vision, etc.)

Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and repair parts 
distributors

Estate designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the 
product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in 
the United States. 

To locate the Estate designated service company in your area, 
you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Estate with any 
questions or concerns at:

Estate Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
MD 8020
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI  49022-2400

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Gearcase assembly covered by your warranty 

Summary of Contents for 3953962

Page 1: ...PEED AUTOMATICWASHERS Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www estateappliances com Table of Contents 2 3953962 ...

Page 2: ...rmal Washer Sounds 5 Starting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time 7 Rinse and Spin 7 Drain and Spin 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: ...some or all of the parts and features 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 Additional features Self cleaning lint filter White porcelain basket On some models Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 5: ...ou 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 befor...

Page 6: ...wn into the washer basket Use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser 3 OPTIONAL STEP Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser on some models 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...

Page 7: ...all of the cycles described Cycle Control knob Normal cycle This cycle features high speed agitation and longer spin speeds to shorten drying time Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics Select up to 14 minutes of wash time depending on whether your load is heavily moderately or lightly soiled Ex Heavy Select this 18 minute cycle to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil rem...

Page 8: ...d 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 it under a water faucet Replace it after cleaning NOTE Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed Do not add detergent or bleac...

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: ...ll the Customer Interaction Center at 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors...

Page 12: ...tion 4 Any labor costs during the limited warranties 5 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some state...

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