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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

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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

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 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,” or call our 
Customer Interaction Center at 1-800-253-1301 from anywhere 
in the U.S.A., or write:  Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances, 
Customer Interaction Center, 553 Benson Road, 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 __________________________________________________

3955155A

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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 3955155A

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 3955155A ...

Page 2: ...al Washer Sounds 5 Starting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle and Time 7 Rinse and Spin 8 Drain and Spin 8 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach 8 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener 8 WASHER CARE 8 Cleaning Your Washer 8 Water Inlet Hoses 8 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 9 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 ea...

Page 4: ...s and features listed below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4 Agitator 5 Lid 6 Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser 7 Basket 8 Tub Other features your washer may have XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS agitator DURASMOOTH white porcelain basket Extra rinse selector On some models Control panel ...

Page 5: ...und 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 Drain No agitat...

Page 6: ... 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 fabric softener on the clothes Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser NOTE On models without a fabric softe...

Page 7: ...rmal Washer Sounds to learn more about the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle Refer to Understanding Washer Cycles to learn what happens during a wash cycle NOTE This manual covers several different washer models The washer you have purchased will not have all of the cycles described Heavy cycle This cycle features high speed agitation followed by brief periods of low speed agitation for clea...

Page 8: ...e load Follow directions on the care labels Do not use chlorine bleach on wool silk spandex acetates or some flame retardant fabrics When soaking with chlorine bleach add detergent to soak water NOTE Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches The damage appears as rips holes tears or color loss and may not show up until several washings later AddingLiquidFabricSoftener Always dilute fabric...

Page 9: ...ded 3 prong outlet Is the indicator on the Cycle Control knob properly lined up with a cycle Turn the Cycle Control knob to the right slightly and pull to start Are the water inlet valve screens clogged Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on Is the water inlet hose kinked Is there power at the plug Check your electrical source or call an electrician Has a fuse blown or is the circuit br...

Page 10: ...se the right cycle for the load being washed Select a cycle with a higher spin speed if available Did you use a cold rinse Cold rinses leave loads wetter than warm rinses This is normal Residue or lint on load Did you sort properly Sort lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics Also sort by color Did you overload the washer The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded L...

Page 11: ...very new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area In the U S A call the Customer Interaction Center at 1 800 253 1301 or your nearest designated service center In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or your nearest designated service center IntheU S A Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specific...

Page 12: ...tside 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 stat...

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