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TWO SPEED 

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

or visit our website at...

www.whirlpool.com

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Page 1: ...PEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 3955164B ...

Page 2: ...Normal Sounds 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 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 ea...

Page 4: ...ve 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 feature your washer may have White porcelain basket On some models Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 5: ...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 Drai...

Page 6: ...g 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 softener dispenser see Adding Liquid Fabric Softener 4 Close the washer lid 5 Turn the LOAD SIZE selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being wash...

Page 7: ... moderately or heavily soiled Super Select the Super setting to wash heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal Use twice the amount of detergent recommended for a wash cycle Permanent Press cycle This cycle starts with high speed agitation and then steps down to low speed agitation for cleaning permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics To minimize wrinkling this cycle features a cool ...

Page 8: ...essary 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 upward with thumbs Clean the dispenser by rinsing it under a water faucet Replace it after cleaning NOTE Do not wa...

Page 9: ... 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 standpip...

Page 10: ... as it 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 ...

Page 11: ... Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 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 repair parts distributors and servic...

Page 12: ... costs during the limited warranty periods 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 THIS KIRKLAND SIGNATURE APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION IS NOT L...

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