Whirlpool 4PGSC9455JQ0 Use & Care Manual Download

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Hand Washables cycle

This cycle features a series of brief, low-speed agitations and
short soaks to gently clean special-care items. Low spin speeds
minimize wrinkling. Wash small loads. If items appear to be
floating (due to trapped air), stop the washer by pushing in the
Cycle Control knob. Push items down into the washer. Restart
the washer.

Quick Wash cycle

This cycle features low-speed agitation for gentle soil removal,
while providing high spin speeds to shorten drying times. Select
this cycle for small loads of lightly soiled items that you need in a
hurry.

Soak cycle

This cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water when soaking laundry. Hot water can set stains. Use the
amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by the
manufacturer. When the Soak cycle ends, add detergent and
start a new wash cycle.

Prewash cycle

This cycle feature a brief period of high-speed agitation to help
remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. Use warm
water for prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set some
stains. After the Prewash cycle ends, add detergent and select a
new wash cycle.

Rinse and Spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing
special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is
needed.

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Rinse settings.

Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer fills to the
selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

NOTE:

An Extra Rinse option is available (on some models). See

“Starting Your Washer.”

Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy
fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to any of
the Spin settings.

Pull out the Cycle Control knob. The washer drains, then
spins.

Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid
spilling.

Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the
rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly on
the load.

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Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine
bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.

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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.

Adding Liquid Fabric Softener

Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL)
warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

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Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.

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Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry
products. Greasy stains can form. To remove greasy stains,
wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or a bar of soap.
Rewash.

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Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and
towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, use less fabric
softener, or do not use it every time.

WASHER CARE

Cleaning Your Washer

Cleaning the 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:

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 it under a water faucet. Replace it after
cleaning.

NOTE:

Do not wash clothes with this dispenser removed. Do not

add detergent or bleach to this dispenser; it is for liquid fabric
softener use only.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of
hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if
bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement
on the label with a permanent marker.