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ONE SPEED 

AUTOMATIC WASHERS

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-130

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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

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Summary of Contents for ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS

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 3955156A ...

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 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: ...have some or all of the parts and features listed below 1 Control panel 2 Model and serial number label 3 Agitator 4 Lid 5 Basket 6 Tub Other features your washer may have SURGILATOR Agitator Clothes Mover Agitator Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Temperature selector Load size selector Control panel ...

Page 5: ...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 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 Dr...

Page 6: ...reely for best fabric care See Loading You may change the load size selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting 5 Set the TEMPERATURE selector on some models to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed Use the warmest water safe for fabric Follow garment label instructions NOTE On models with temperature selections in the C...

Page 7: ...cle features a cool down rinse to minimize wrinkling of permanent press blends and synthetic fabrics Select 6 to 10 minutes of wash time to clean lightly to moderately soiled loads Gentle cycle This cycle features a series of brief agitations and soaks followed by a short spin Select up to 6 minutes of wash time to gently clean special care items that are lightly or moderately soiled Delicates cyc...

Page 8: ...and towels nonabsorbent If this happens use less fabric softener or do not use it every time WASHER CARE CleaningYourWasher 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 50...

Page 9: ...your 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 stan...

Page 10: ...ops 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 Casual 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 en...

Page 11: ...sion etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further ...

Page 12: ...horized modifications made to the appliance 8 In Canada travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND WHIRLPOOL CANADA 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 wa...

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