3950326
www.whirlpool.com
EASY-TO-USE
AUTOMATIC
WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
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Страница 1: ...3950326 www whirlpool com EASY TO USE AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use CareGuide Table of Contents 2 ...
Страница 2: ...sher Sounds 5 Starting Your Washer 6 Selecting a Cycle Time and Temperature 7 Rinse and Spin 8 Drain and Spin 8 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 9 Cleaning Your Washer 9 Self cleaning Lint Filter 9 Water Inlet Hoses 9 Vacation Storage and Moving Care 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 13 In the U S A 13 In Canada 13 WARRANTY 16 ...
Страница 3: ...bstances 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 each for severa...
Страница 4: ...el and serial number label 3 Liquid fabric softener dispenser 4 XTRA ROLL ACTION agitator 5 Lid 6 Liquid bleach dispenser 7 Basket 8 Tub Other features your washer may have MAGIC CLEAN lint filter DURASMOOTH white porcelain basket Control panel ...
Страница 5: ...you may be concerned about them These sounds are normal During washing When you select a small load size setting your washer has a lower water level This can cause 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 befo...
Страница 6: ...ith a smaller load size Follow the manufacturer s directions for safe use To avoid spilling use a cup with a pouring spout Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into the washer basket Make sure you use only liquid chlorine bleach in this dispenser 4 OPTIONAL STEP Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the liquid fabric softener dispenser Do not spill or drip any fabric softener on the cloth...
Страница 7: ...onal rinse and spin at the end of a wash cycle set the EXTRA RINSE selector to ON 9 Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting See Selecting a Cycle Time and Temperature 10 Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer NOTE To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control knob To restart th...
Страница 8: ...se The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed NOTE Some Hand Wash items particularly wool naturally shrink when washed either in the sink or in the Hand Washables cycle Keep this in mind when you purchase items labeled Hand Wash Properly sort and then use your Hand Washables cycle for gentle washing If items appear to be floating due t...
Страница 9: ...er drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer WaterInletHoses 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 Vacation Storage andMovingCare Install and stor...
Страница 10: ...nue The Hand Washables cycle features periods of agitation and soak Is the machine overloaded Wash smaller loads Washer won t drain or spin Is the drain hose clogged or the end of the drain hose more than 72 inches 183 cm above the floor See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain hose Is the lid open The lid must be closed during operation Is there excessive sudsing Always ...
Страница 11: ...oftener Carefully pour into the dispensers Wipe up all spills Dilute fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser Did you put powdered or color safe bleach in the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Add powdered or liquid color safe bleach directly to the basket Do not use the chlorine bleach dispenser for color safe bleach Load too wet Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed Select...
Страница 12: ...ou properly sort the load Dye transfer can occur when mixing whites and colors in a load Sort dark clothes from whites and lights Was the wash temperature too low Use hot or warm washes if safe for the load Hot water should be at least 120 F 49 C to clean heavy or greasy soils Did you use enough detergent or do you have hard water Use more detergent for washing heavy soils in cold or hard water Ar...
Страница 13: ...ision 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...
Страница 14: ...e abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation or installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes 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 unautho...
