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Page 1: ...nderstanding Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your washefsFeatures 4 P kg Your asher 5 otherFeature s 10 hmdry Tips 11 NYqu Need PEz 21 Warranty 24 1 800 253 1301 callUS with qlestions orcammmltr ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL TAWM400A ...

Page 2: ... symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury bums fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You N...

Page 3: ...inside your washer Super l Maintain washer properly vise children closely when your washer is Protect washer from the weather and used near them keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing l Before your washer is removed from service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment After starting a cycle do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushe...

Page 4: ...amiliar with all parts and features before using your washer Load size Temperature 8electcr dector Consumer Assistance CeMer number l e0 252 1301 Bleach cli pensw Cycle ccntrol knob Madel and serial number plate under lid n Agitator Other feature not shown Manual cleuan llnt filter lndde agltator 4 ...

Page 5: ...and Care Guide Starting or stopping your washer Starting your washer 1 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time 2 Select a load size and a water temperature 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Stopplng and rsstartlng your washer l To stop the washer at any...

Page 6: ... rinse temperatures Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top temperature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Short cycles For heavily soiled permanent press items use hot wash water l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soil...

Page 7: ... 10 minutes of wash time to clean moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetics NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal for washer operation Permanent prw0 cycle Short cycle Short cycle 7 ...

Page 8: ... illustrated 2 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The washer will fill to selected load size agitate drain and spin Using drain and spin A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special care items by removing excess water 1 Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clock wise until indicator points to one of the bars on the dial as illustrated 2 Pull Cycle Control Knob out The w...

Page 9: ...fter agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation Permanent Press cycle Regular and Short cycles Fill to selected load size Wash selected time Drain No agitation Spin M 4 Fill w Rinse Drain No agitation Spin Fill to selected load size Wash selected time u Partial drai...

Page 10: ... carefully into dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted automatically during the wash part of the cycle NOTE Do not add all fabric bleach to the dispenser The dispenser can clog Manual clean lint filter Clean lint filter after every load 1 To remove grasp the top of the agita...

Page 11: ...ashed promptly for best results Sorting l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from non colorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items l Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even it they would normally be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers ...

Page 12: ... stained laundry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules l Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreatment products l Before treating any stain find out 1 What kind of stain it is 2 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast check label 12 3 How old the stain is washing and drying can set some stains l St...

Page 13: ...ream milk Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain or ke cream remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash Deodorants Llght stsln Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest wat...

Page 14: ...ains in your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Paint Always hand wash before m...

Page 15: ...owdered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water l Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils To check your hot water temperature with a Water hardness candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness To check your water hardness 2 Place a candy o...

Page 16: ...y soiled items l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudsing detergents l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water try a low sudsing detergent Fabric softeners l Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse l Alway...

Page 17: ...ing to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Curtains drapes slipcovers Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTE l Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed Diapers l Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp Th...

Page 18: ...e until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Plastic rubber Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a Items mesh bag Quitts bedspreads Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless they...

Page 19: ...rting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items damaged before washi...

Page 20: ... Wash full loads l Use lower water levels when washing small loads l Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent pretreat stains or heavy soils do not over load use the cycles and wash times recom mended for the fabric and soil sort properly l Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company Winterizing your washer Install and store your washer where it ...

Page 21: ...e fuse with a timedelay fuse of circuit breaker has tripped A the correct capacity Reset circuit timedelay fuse has not been breaker used Washer does not spin Both hot and cold water faucets Open both faucets are not open Water supply hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Cycle control knob is not set or Set cycle control knob and pull out pulled out firmly Lid is open Close lid firmly Power cord is n...

Page 22: ...a CO PROBLEM Washer fills and drains without running Washer drains during wash and rinse cyclas or water siphons out POSSIBLE CAUSE Cycle control knob is not pointing to a number in the cycle Drain hose is lower than the water level in the washer SOLUTION Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer 4 If you need FS...

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Page 24: ...ousehold use C Pickup and delivery Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your washer caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranties F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance S 92 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT...

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