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ESTATE

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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

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 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.

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 states 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.

Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. 
Contact your authorized Estate 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:  Estate Brand Home Appliances, Customer 
Interaction Center, c/o Correspondence Dept., MD 8020, 
553 Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2400.                

 

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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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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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