UseAndCare TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS PART NO. 3363565 A Note to You ... Washer Safety ... Parts and Features ... 4 Operating Your Washer ... 5 Starting your washer..5 Stopping/restarting your washer ... Selecting a cycle and time .. .6 Using rinse and spin ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your washer properly and safely.
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY Read all instructions before using your washer.
Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. NOTES: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book.
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Starting your washer 1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. Sort and load clothes as described on pages 12 and 13.
6. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. 7. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to start the washer. 8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, measured liquid fabric softener rinse water. See page 10. Stopping/restarting To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.
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Normal Cycle The Normal cycle features the Gentle Wash system, and high agitation and spin speeds to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select 10 (REGULAR) or 14 (HEAVY) minutes of wash time, depending on whether your load is moderately or heavily soiled.
Using 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. 1. To add an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
Understanding what When the Cyde Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area and the cycle ends.
Adding liquid chlorine Use your washer’s liquid chlorine bleach dispenser to add bleach to the wash load. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques information. Preparing clothes Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior. Remove non- washable trim and ornaments. Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
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Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest load size setting. LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Clothes 1 double sheet 2 pair pants 1 tablecloth 3 shirts 1 dress 3 pair jeans 1 blouse 1 coverall 2 slacks...
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Water guidelines water temperatures Selecting WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED Work clothes 130°F (54°C) Sturdy whites/colorfast or above pastels Diapers WARM . DarWnoncolorfast 90-l 10°F Permanent press items (32-44”(Z) Nylon, polyester, acrylics, silks, woolens Knits/delicate COLD Extra-sensitive 70-90°F Noncolorfast (21-32”(Z) Hand washables ’...
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Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering follow care label directions when they are available. tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, (electric or woolen) time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses may be necessary.
Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh.
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STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. and anti- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo- nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
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STAIN TO REMOVE Meat juice, Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and a color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 21. Common laundry problems PROBLEM CAUSE Brown, yellow Chlorine staining...
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Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
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.